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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.

Visitors at the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum
Cultural History

Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum

Mission Statement

To preserve the memories of America's military history and strengthen the bonds to the community by facilitating the stories of veterans as supported by displays and artifacts for the benefit and education of generations to come.
1 of 339 organizations funded by SCFD
St. Andrew's Society logo
Cultural History

St. Andrew Society of Colorado

Mission Statement

To advance Celtic and Scottish history, culture, traditions, education, sports & music and provide an organizational structure for all persons with an interest in Scotland the opportunity to pursue their interest in the shared history, heritage, culture, education, and traditions.
1 of 339 organizations funded by SCFD
Friends of Dinosaur Ridge logo
Natural History

Friends of Dinosaur Ridge

Mission Statement

To educate the public about, and ensure the preservation of, the natural and historic resources of Dinosaur Ridge, Triceratops Trail, and the surrounding areas.
1 of 339 organizations funded by SCFD
Casa Milagro Youth Solutions logo
Performing Arts

Casa Milagro Youth Solutions

Mission Statement

To provide safe, welcoming and inclusive artistic educational programs primarily to underserved children and teens to create positive options to abuse and healing from abusive situations.
1 of 339 organizations funded by SCFD
Atomic Theater nuclear logo
Performing Arts

Atomic Theatre

Mission Statement

Mission Statement: To conduct and promote theatrical productions and other visual and performance arts events to enhance the community's cultural and social awareness; to promote charitable performing and visual arts events that foster community spirit, social awareness, and diversity; and to provide opportunities for relatively unknown artists and students to practice their art.
1 of 339 organizations funded by SCFD
Tesoro Cultural Center logo
Cultural History

Tesoro Cultural Center

Mission Statement

To create community-based events and education programs that are designed to enrich and celebrate our cultural heritage.
1 of 339 organizations funded by SCFD
Evergreen Children's Chorale logo
Performing Arts

Evergreen Children’s Chorale

Mission Statement

To Inspire and engage young performers through quality experiences that create community and nurture a love of the arts.
1 of 339 organizations funded by SCFD
A Child's Song logo
Performing Arts

A Child’s Song

Mission Statement

To provide music education and appreciation for the entire family in order to fully develop the brain on individual, group, and community levels in an atmosphere and environment that nurtures, advances, and preserves the art of creating music.
1 of 339 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

The Playground Ensemble

Mission Statement

To promote the music of our time through performance, new music commissions, education, and community outreach.
1 of 339 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver

Mission Statement

To promote the appreciation and educational power of chamber music.
1 of 339 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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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

SCFD Free Day - Satisfy your science curiosity during our SCFD Free Days and Free Nights. No need to reserve your ticket ahead of time online. Walk up anytime during Free Days or Free Nights and gain access to the Wildlife Halls or our permanent exhibitions. A separate ticket is required if you'd like to visit the planetarium or the brand-new Infinity Theater.
Sun Dec 08, 9AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Highlands Ranch Concert Band

Sounds of the Seasons Winter Concert
Sun Dec 08, 3-4PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Denver Art Museum

Free Days at the DAM: Engage with art, explore onsite activities, and experience exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission!
Tue Dec 10, 10AM-8PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Center for the Performing Arts

DCPAccess On Sale Day
Wed Dec 11, 12-12PM
Denver, CO
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City of Aurora Open Space & Natural Resources

SCFD Free Days at Plains Conservation Center: Join us for wagon rides on the prairie to see resident wildlife, tours of the 1880's tipi camp and homestead village, and presentations by HawkQuest with live eagles, owls, falcons, and more during our SCFD free days
Thu Dec 12, 10AM-3PM
Aurora, CO
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Mizel Institute

Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: SCFD Free Days at the all-new, state-of-the-art CELL Exhibit: Through this interactive and educational exhibit, you will discover the most pressing issues impacting national security and how you can play a role in enhancing public safety.
Fri Dec 13, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Longmont Museum

Longmont Museum Free Second Saturday: The second Saturday of each month is free admission at the Longmont Museum.
Sat Dec 14, 9AM-5PM
Longmont, CO
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Roshni

Open Mic & Mingle: Open Mic & Mingle is our ongoing effort to bring together Community, Art and Artists of all genres and disciplines. It takes place every 4th Friday of the month at House of Friendship on 9641 E 16th Ave, Aurora.
Fri Dec 27, 6-8PM
Aurora, CO
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day
Sun Jan 12, 9AM-5PM
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.

Local naturalist and writer India Wood snaps a photo of a green landscape, an SCFD banner hanging on her backpack.

Going the Distance with India Wood

Over the course of 10 days in May, local naturalist and writer, India Wood, embarked on a diagonal hike across the Denver metro region. She had already hiked the first…

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A MahlerFest poster depicting Gustav Mahler standing next to Jimi Hendrix in front of the Flatirons.

Embracing Everything with Colorado MahlerFest

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Dr. Martin Lockley, the late co-founder of Dinosaur Ridge, examining trace fossils on a rocky slope.

Following in the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Lockley at Dinosaur Ridge

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A rehearsal of Roshni's play, Yatra: A Journey to Truth, Light and Life

The Power of a Story

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