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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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.
Four Mile Historic Park
SCFD Free General Admission Day
Clyfford Still Museum
SCFD Free Day - Denver PrideFest Weekend
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street & Chatfield Farms
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.
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!
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!
Museum of Outdoor Arts
SCFD Free Day at Marjorie Park
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.
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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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