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Life is more colorful with SCFD

We fund culture

Seven counties. 300 organizations. One mission: To make sure you have amazing experiences. Let us introduce you to our funded partners.

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Natural Sciences

Thorne Nature Experience

Mission Statement

To build Earth stewardship by providing youth with joyful, hands-on, place-based environmental education experiences that foster an emotional connection to nature.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Filipino-American Community of Colorado
Cultural History

Filipino-American Community of Colorado

Mission Statement

To create a community which preserves and shares Filipino heritage and culture.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Red Line logo
Visual Arts

RedLine

Mission Statement

To foster education and engagement between artists and communities to create positive social change.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Littleton Community Music Association logo
Performing Arts

Littleton Community Music Association

Mission Statement

To educate youth and adults in instrumental performance and appreciation and engage the community as an audience for amateur and professional musicians.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
JLF Colorado logo
Performing Arts

JLF Colorado

Mission Statement

The mission of JLF Colorado is to cultivate culturally diverse, literary, visual and performing arts programming; provide platforms for intercultural conversations, and to disseminate knowledge from diverse cultural perspectives.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Colorado Youth Symphony logo
Performing Arts

Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestras

Mission Statement

Provide access to musical understanding, fostering social growth, self-esteem, and lifelong love of music for all aspiring musicians.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Leon Gallery logo
Visual Arts

Leon Gallery

Mission Statement

To nurture and promote emerging artists and connect them with larger career opportunities to develop their practice, expand their audience, and forge a sustainable artistic career.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Rocky Mountain Revels logo
Performing Arts

Rocky Mountain Revels

Mission Statement

To build community through music, dance and drama. To engage audiences in performances that bring the world's cultural traditions to life.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Colorado Chord Company logo
Performing Arts

Denver MountainAires Chapter SPEBSQSA, Inc (Colorado Chord Company)

Mission Statement

A dynamic, growing, diverse and effective organization of vocal artists mastering barbershop harmony who enjoy the fun and fellowship of singing among themselves, for and in service to others.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities

Mission Statement

To strive for quality programs by nurturing creative ideas, fostering community participation, facilitating professional excellence in member offerings, and ensuring inclusive access for residents of Broomfield and the surrounding communities.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD

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SCFD funds over 300 organizations in the 7-county Denver metro area.

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Free Days Are Back

Enjoy in-person and virtual programming from the cultural community. Please always check with organizations prior to attending as dates and times are subject to change.

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Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Homeschool Enrichment Preview Class
Fri May 22, 10-11AM
Denver, CO
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Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

Joy Park Free Night
Fri May 22, 4:30-8PM
Denver, CO
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Nature Center and Park Visitation - The Carson Nature Center is open for drop in visitation weekends from 9:30am - 4:30pm. Visit live animals, build city on our flood table, and explore exhibits. Over 6 miles of trails in the open space, and five fishing lakes are open sunrise to sunset daily.
Sat May 23, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Littleton, CO
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Thornton Community Band

Rhythm & Reels Concert at Harley Brown Amphitheater 3498 E 112th Ave, Thornton, CO
Thu May 28, 6-7:30PM
Thornton, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
Fri May 29, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
Sat May 30, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Hudson Gardens Self-Guided Field Trips - Explore the Gardens with your group at your own pace. Facilitators are welcome to bring their own activities and lessons to aid in the field trip experience.
Mon Jun 01, 9AM-3PM
Littleton, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts

Marjorie Park SCFD Free Day
Wed Jun 03, 10AM-4PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum

SCFD Free Evenings - First Thursday of each month, free evening for SCFD Residents only from 4-7pm.
Thu Jun 04, 4-7PM
Denver, CO
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There's so much culture to experience. Learn more about SCFD-funded organizations here.
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Wonder looks good on you

Culture creates vibrancy for us individually and collectively. It gives our kids a unique perspective and understanding of the world. It inspires all of us to get off the couch, discover the radical and the beautiful, and stretches our capacity to be transformed. Through our diverse, local culture, we come together, we come to new ideas, we come to our senses.

SCFD Wonder-Cast host Emma sits across from Animal Care Specialist Krystin at a white table on a blue background

Meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

In the season 1 finale of the SCFD Wonder-Cast, meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! Learn more about DZCA’s animal ambassador program…

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Meet Kin Quitugua, Master Falconer at HawkQuest

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Meet Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast

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Meet Cynthia Cazanas Garin on the SCFD Wonder-Cast

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