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
Museo de las Americas
Mission Statement
To educate our community through collecting, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the diverse arts and cultures of the Americas from ancient to contemporary, through innovative exhibitions and programs.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)
Mission Statement
To provide the finest possible youth orchestra programs, inspiring and educating young musicians through the performance of great works of music, and offering valuable cultural opportunities to the community.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Street Wise Arts
Mission Statement
Our mission is to support artists and to build vibrant, resilient communities through public art projects, creative events, and hands-on education programs that beautify spaces and amplify cultural diversity and social justice.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Motus Theater
Mission Statement
To create original theater to facilitate dialogue on critical issues of our time. We aim to use the power of art to build alliances across diverse segments of our community.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Firehouse Art Center
Mission Statement
To promote cultural awareness of the arts in the community by: diverse educational programs, events, and curation of local, regional and national exhibits.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Rocky Mountain Arts Association
Mission Statement
Rocky Mountain Arts Association’s member choruses, the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus and the Denver Women’s Chorus, are committed to building community through music. Mission: To spread a message of equality, acceptance and empowerment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals by providing artistic, educational, cultural and social enrichment for our audiences and our singers.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Forney Museum of Transportation
Mission Statement
The Forney Museum of Transportation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which exists to collect, preserve, and exhibit items of artistic, historical and technological interest relating to transportation for the purposes of education and personal enrichment.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Colorado Ballet
Mission Statement
To present exceptional classical ballet and contemporary dance through performances, training, education and community engagement while inspiring and growing an increasingly diverse audience base.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Performance Now Theatre Company
Mission Statement
To bring professional, affordable entertainment to you and your family; enriching your lives through musicals, dramas, and comedies, while providing an opportunity for the next generation of performers in live theatre.
1 of 346 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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Denver Center for the Performing Arts
First Act
Denver Art Museum
Friendship Powwow and Free Day at the Denver Art Museum - Celebrate Native American art and culture at the annual Friendship Powwow! Enjoy music and dance performances, artmaking opportunities, local Native organizations selling fry bread and Indian tacos, vendors showcasing jewelry, art, crafts, clothing and more. Engage with art, explore onsite activities, and experience exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission! Free Days include access to the entire Denver Art Museum campus, including the Hamilton Building, Martin Building, and The Kirkland. Special ticketed exhibitions require additional ticket. For information on exhibitions on view on this day, visit https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions.
City of Brighton Arts and Culture
Art in the Park
City of Brighton Arts and Culture
Brighton Art in the Park
Motus Theater
El Pueblo Cuida al Pueblo: Resource Fair and Monologue Performance
Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre
FREE Family Film Series – COCO. Celebrate community, culture, and the power of family at a free, family‑friendly screening of Coco, the heartwarming Pixar adventure that brings music, memory, and tradition to life. Follow young Miguel on his vibrant journey through the Land of the Dead as he discovers the importance of heritage and staying true to yourself. Don’t miss face-painting and our cultural celebration before the show featuring a special ballet folklorico performance. Doors open at 1:00 pm. Film starts at 2:00 pm.
Motus Theater
Motus Playback Theater Presents: Erie Stories of Good Neighbors
Control Group Productions
The Truth About 250-150 is a free, immersive gallery installed inside a renovated school bus, a cargo trailer, a tipi, and a shade tent. Created in response to Colorado's 150th anniversary and the nation's 250th, it challenges official state narratives and bears witness to the legacy of violence, land dispossession, and systemic injustice against Native peoples — amplifying Native voices through murals, interactive installations, a zine, youth art, audio, and video. The experience combines education, artistry, and somatic practice to invite guests into healing, reflection and reparations. See website for full tour info.
Youth On Record
16 LIVE is bringing Denver's Dance & DJ culture to downtown. Two Thursdays a month August - October.
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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