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Take Part in SCFD’s Listening Tour!

Interested in joining a virtual Reauthorization Workshop? There’s still time!

 

Monday, August 3 from 3:00-4:00 p.m.:

-Link: https://gbsm.zoom.us/j/85217706273

-Meeting ID: 852 1770 6273

-The meeting will start promptly at 3:00 p.m. with a few introductory remarks. Following the introduction, you will be invited to join a Zoom breakout room for some small group discussions.

 

Tuesday, August 4 from 9:00-10:00 a.m.:

-Link: https://gbsm.zoom.us/j/82001288605

-Meeting ID: 820 0128 8605

-The meeting will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. with a few introductory remarks. Following the introduction, you will be invited to join a Zoom breakout room for some small group discussions.

We fund culture

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

Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association logo
Cultural History

Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association

Mission Statement

To provide educational opportunities through artistic, musical, theatrical, and dance events. To advance and preserve the natural and cultural history of Highlands Ranch residents and the surrounding communities.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts Academy logo
Performing Arts

Performing Arts Academy

Mission Statement

Creating Community, Building Character and Inspiring excellence through performing arts education.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Parker Arts logo
Performing Arts

Parker Arts

Mission Statement

To enhance local economic vitality and quality of life by offering unique gathering spaces and providing access to a wide variety of high-quality performances, exhibits, and educational programs in arts, culture, history and science.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
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Natural Sciences

Growing Gardens of Boulder County

Mission Statement

To enrich the lives of our community through sustainable urban agriculture. To provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with their food, the land and each other.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Grand Design logo
Cultural History

Grand Design

Mission Statement

To preserve and keep alive primarily the performing arts of African Americans yet inclusive of other cultural performing arts, community. To provide entertainment and raise the awareness and appreciation of the public through performances, concerts, presentations, visual art exhibits and cultural awareness training for the benefit of the residents of Aurora and the metropolitan area.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Turning the Wheel logo
Performing Arts

Turning the Wheel

Mission Statement

Turning the Wheel Productions is a national nonprofit arts and education organization dedicated to making body-based creative expression and play accessible to individuals of all ages, experiences, genders, and cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are committed to being a contributing force in fostering vibrant, healthy communities nationwide.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Littleton Symphony Orchestra logo
Performing Arts

Littleton Symphony Orchestra

Mission Statement

To bring quality classical music experiences to the community through performances that elevate the human spirit.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder Chorale logo
Performing Arts

Boulder Chorale

Mission Statement

Our mission is to enrich and inspire a broad community through music.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder Jewish Community Center logo
Cultural History

Menorah: Arts, Culture, and Education at the Boulder JCC

Mission Statement

To provide enlightening and entertaining arts, cultural, and educational programs for the Jewish community and the community at large.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Bug Theatre logo
Performing Arts

Bug Performance and Media Art Center

Mission Statement

To foster a supportive community of artists in Denver by providing the opportunity for the development of unique voices, a diverse audience, and dynamic programming. We believe in the spirit of artistry as the driving force behind every production, in the integrity of the creative individual, and in the power of shared artistic experience.
1 of 347 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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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 Aug 03, 9AM-3PM
Littleton, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts

Marjorie Park SCFD Free Day
Wed Aug 05, 10AM-4PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts

SCFD Free Day
Wed Aug 05, 10AM-4PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Highlands Ranch Concert Band

A Summer of Movies Concert during HR Ice Cream Social
Wed Aug 05, 5:30-8PM
Highlands Ranch, 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 Aug 06, 4-7PM
Denver, CO
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Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Youth Voices Open Mic with Lighthouse and Soul Stories
Thu Aug 06, 6-8PM
Denver, CO
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40 West Arts

Cruisin' Colfax Art Crawl
Fri Aug 07, 5-9PM
Lakewood, CO
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Carousel of Happiness

Mary Wingate Free Ride Days - Annual weekend celebrating Mary Wingate, with free rides for all on Saturday and Sunday.
Sat Aug 08, 10AM-5PM
Nederland, CO
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Carousel of Happiness

Mary Wingate Free Ride Days - Annual weekend celebrating Mary Wingate, with free rides for all on Saturday and Sunday.
Sun Aug 09, 10AM-5PM
Nederland, 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.

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

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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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