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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.

Visual Arts

Groundworks Art Lab

Mission Statement

Groundworks Art Lab's mission is to cultivate the artist in each of us by inviting creative collaboration in the study, practice, and advancement of the studio arts.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Society

Mission Statement

To share the gift of live music in an intimate setting with a diverse community of musicians and music lovers. To promote the appreciation of excellence in orchestral and chamber music through concerts, educational programs for students and adults, volunteer opportunities, and the commissioning and performance of new works.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Youth On Record

Mission Statement

Youth on Record empowers young creatives to achieve their artistic, personal, and academic best by employing Colorado musicians and artists as their coaches and mentors.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Lone Tree Arts Center

Mission Statement

To produce and present remarkable professional experiences; prioritize the patron experience; create arts engagement opportunities for children, seniors, and other underserved communities; and place a high value on planning and professional stewardship.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Parlando School of Musical Arts

Mission Statement

To provide access to people of all ages and abilities, inspiring them to share in the love of music and the arts through education, community collaboration, and performance opportunity.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Jefferson Symphony Association

Mission Statement

To enrich the greater Jefferson County (Jeffco) community through quality musical experiences and educational programs.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Mission Statement

To educate and inspire people of all ages about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present and future.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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Natural Sciences

HawkQuest

Mission Statement

To provide an educational opportunity to understand and appreciate the interaction of wild living things in their natural environment, and the importance of preserving the world in which they live.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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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 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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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 336 organizations funded by SCFD

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

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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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City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts

INSPIRE Arts Lakewood - More than 20 locations will offer free and low-cost arts and culture experiences May 30 through July 3 during INSPIRE Arts Lakewood. This month-long celebration of art includes galleries, cultural centers and shops throughout the city. View a full schedule on the Inspire website or read the full story in Bravo Magazine, available at any Lakewood arts facility.
Fri Jun 27, All Day
Lakewood, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

SCFD Free General Admission Day
Fri Jun 27, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Clyfford Still Museum

SCFD Free Day - Denver PrideFest Weekend
Sun Jun 29, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street & Chatfield Farms
Thu Jul 03, 9AM-8PM
Denver, CO
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City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts

Big Belmar Bash - Celebrate Independence Day in Belmar, the heart of Downtown Lakewood! Get ready for an evening filled with excitement and fun for all ages.
Thu Jul 03, 5-10PM
Lakewood, CO
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Youth On Record

Youth Open Mic - this free community event provides performance opportunities for emerging artists every first Friday. If you're wanting to explore live performance, this event is a perfect opportunity for both first timers and experienced performers, alike! The environment is friendly, encouraging, and non-judgmental. Prizes will be awarded to participants. Food and drinks will be provided. Friends and family members are encouraged to attend!
Fri Jul 04, 4-8PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Art Museum

Free Day at the DAM: Engage with art, explore onsite activities, and experience exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission!
Tue Jul 08, 10AM-8PM
Denver, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts

SCFD Free Day at Marjorie Park
Wed Jul 09, 10AM-5PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Sacred Voices

Sacred Voices LIVE is our monthly open mic night that takes place in Denver Community Media at 2101 Arapahoe St in Downtown Denver. It takes place on the 2nd Friday of every month.
Fri Jul 11, 6:30-8:30PM
Denver, CO
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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.

A young girl smiles down at a water bottle filled with river sediment as students wade through a river behind her.

A Penny’s Journey: From Your Pocket to Local Rivers and Beyond

A resident living here in the 7-county metro area may go buy coffee and a pastry at their favorite local cafe. As they sip on their drink, they may look…

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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

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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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