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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.

Performing Arts

Chamber Music Society of Boulder

Mission Statement

To promote classical musical arts and education to ALL people, through an engaging and profound musical experience.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Visual Arts

Museum of Outdoor Arts

Mission Statement

To make art a part of everyday life.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Visual Arts

Art Students League of Denver

Mission Statement

The Art Students League of Denver provides an inclusive art community where professional artists guide individuals of all abilities to reach their highest potential. Our core values include: Community, Inclusiveness, Learning and Artistic Self-Expression.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Cultural History

Parker Area Historical Society

Mission Statement

The mission of the Parker Area Historical Society (PAHS) is to study, record, preserve and make available the history of the Parker and surrounding areas by encouraging historic research, recording historic events and sites, promoting preservation and restoration projects, and by publicly displaying historic artifacts and literature.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Performing Arts

Thornton Community Chorus

Mission Statement

To provide local, affordable and diverse vocal music offerings for the community and enhance the overall program of arts and culture with the City of Thornton and the surrounding communities. To provide a venue for a local community based group of talented volunteer performers who want to give back to the community through concerts of choral music.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Cultural History

Warm Cookies of the Revolution

Mission Statement

To engage community members in crucial civic issues by creating innovative and fun arts and cultural programs.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Performing Arts

Inside the Orchestra

Mission Statement

To bring orchestra music to young children in the greater Denver metropolitan community, cultivating music appreciation and enhancing their education through an engaging first-hand experience with the orchestra.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Visual Arts

Think 360 Arts for Learning

Mission Statement

To lead Colorado in cultivating and sustaining the arts as essential to all learning through creative experiences for students and teachers.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Performing Arts

Skyline Chapter, Sweet Adeline’s International

Mission Statement

Skyline Chorus makes music to bring joy to and transform lives.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Natural Sciences

Butterfly Pavilion

Mission Statement

To foster an appreciation of invertebrates by educating the public about the need to protect and care for threatened habitats globally, while conducting research for solutions in invertebrate conservation.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Don’t paws here!

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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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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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Nature Center and Park Visitation - The Carson Nature Center is open Tuesday through Friday for drop in visitation from 12 - 4:30pm. Visit live animals, build city on our flood table, and explore exhibits. Over 6 miles of trails in the open space, and five fishing lakes are open sunrise to sunset daily.

Tue Aug 11, 12-4:30PM

Littleton, 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.

SCFD Wonder-Cast host Emma sits across from Animal Care Specialist Krystin at a white table on a blue background

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

In the season 1 finale of the SCFD Wonder-Cast, meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! Learn more about DZCA’s animal ambassador program…

Life is more colorful with SCFD

Take Part in SCFD’s Listening Tour!

Chamber Music Society of Boulder

Mission Statement

Museum of Outdoor Arts

Mission Statement

Art Students League of Denver

Mission Statement

Parker Area Historical Society

Mission Statement

Thornton Community Chorus

Mission Statement

Warm Cookies of the Revolution

Mission Statement

Inside the Orchestra

Mission Statement

Think 360 Arts for Learning

Mission Statement

Skyline Chapter, Sweet Adeline’s International

Mission Statement

Butterfly Pavilion

Mission Statement

Don’t paws here!

Museum of Outdoor Arts

Museum of Outdoor Arts

Highlands Ranch Concert Band

Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

40 West Arts

Carousel of Happiness

Carousel of Happiness

South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

There's so much culture to experience. Learn more about SCFD-funded organizations here.

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

Meet Kin Quitugua, Master Falconer at HawkQuest

Meet Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast

Meet Cynthia Cazanas Garin on the SCFD Wonder-Cast