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.
Performing Arts
Athena Project
Mission Statement
Athena Project empowers women through the arts. We envision a world with gender equity where women's voices are valued and amplified in the arts. We value (in order): 1) The inherent power in the artistic voices of women. 2) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. 3) Equality in opportunities, representation, and pay. 4) The creative process. 5) The power of art to connect communities.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Denver Audubon Society
Mission Statement
To advocate for the environment, connecting people with nature through education, conservation, and research.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
The Arts Hub
Mission Statement
To grow a strong arts community by connecting and providing opportunities for diverse populations through a wide-range of engaging arts services.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Central City Opera
Mission Statement
To present innovative opera productions spanning all genres that meet the highest artistic standards, prepare young singers for professional careers through the artists training program, provide performances and arts experiences that inspire audiences of all ages through the Education & Community Engagement Activities, and preserve and improve historic properties owned by the Company.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Denver Film Society
Mission Statement
To develop opportunities for diverse audiences to discover film through creative, thought-provoking experiences.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Historic Boulder, Inc.
Mission Statement
To save important places and buildings through advocacy, education, alliances and action.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Bluff Lake Nature Center
Mission Statement
Bluff Lake Nature Center is a unique urban natural area dedicated to educating and inspiring people of all ages to respect, protect, and connect with our natural world.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural History
Morrison Natural History Museum
Mission Statement
To serve the curious by acquiring, preserving, and displaying objects related to local paleontology while promoting critical thinking and science literacy.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County
Mission Statement
To advance the development of fine arts as an integral part of the community, and to exhibit high quality, original work from artists in membership.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Evergreen Players
Mission Statement
To create community through the power of theater.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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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Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre
FREE Family Film Series – GHOSTBUSTERS. Who you gonna call? Enjoy a free, family‑friendly screening of Ghostbusters, the beloved supernatural comedy that brings laughs, adventure, and just the right amount of spooky fun. Bring favorite people for an evening of ghostly fun, mischievous ghosts, and iconic movie magic. Ghostbusters costume contest before the show! Come early to enjoy the spooky pre-show fun and our concession stand. It’s the perfect way to kick off a community night everyone can enjoy. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Film starts at 7:00 pm.
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Worldwide Knit in Public Day - Join other yarnies on the observation deck of the Buffalo Bill Museum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 13. Enjoy spectacular views and receive a free admission pass to the museum. Knitters and crocheters of all ages and levels are welcome! Bring a chair, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, and your current yarn project.
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Worldwide Knit in Public Day - Join other yarnies on the observation deck of the Buffalo Bill Museum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 13, for this FREE event. Enjoy spectacular views and receive a free admission pass to the museum. Knitters and crocheters of all ages and levels are welcome!
Theatre Artibus
Big Bubble Circus Created and Performed by Jim Jackson - Join world class clown Jim Jackson as he conjures a fantastic bubble circus out of his trunk. Magic, juggling, balancing, and comedy are combined with the wonder and science of ordinary soap bubbles to create 'The Big Bubble Circus.' Jim Jackson has been studying and working with bubbles for over thirty years so don't be surprised if he puts you inside of one. Great for all ages!
Clyfford Still Museum
Denver Pride Month - Free Day
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
South Suburban Park and Recreation – Cultural Department
Free Family Fun Nights - this event will take place every 3rd Friday from June through September at Sheridan Recreation Center from 5:30pm -7:30pm
Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado
The Lavender Lyre at Lighthouse Writer’s Workshop, 3844 York St., Denver
Four Mile Historic Park
2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
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.
Meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
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