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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.

The Arts Hub logo
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 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Longmont Theatre Company logo
Performing Arts

The Longmont Theatre Company

Mission Statement

To provide a high quality live theatre performance with a strong educational component for and by the citizens of the Greater Boulder County area and to successfully manage a self-sufficient performing arts center.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts
Cultural History

City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts

Mission Statement

To enrich and inspire people through places and programs that engage, celebrate and build community through heritage, culture and the arts.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Dairy Arts Center logo
Performing Arts

The Dairy Center for the Arts

Mission Statement

To connect a dynamic and diverse community to create inspiring and engaging experiences in the performing, cinematic and visual arts.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Ocean First Institute
Natural Sciences

Ocean First Institute

Mission Statement

Our goal is ocean conservation through research and education. We educate and empower future generations to preserve our ocean and become future leaders in conservation. We do this by connecting youth with the wonders of the ocean and the importance of hands-on conservation through programming that highlights scientific exploration.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder Chamber Orchestra logo
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.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Platte Valley Players logo
Performing Arts

Platte Valley Players

Mission Statement

To enrich, educate, and entertain our community members by providing a creative and superior theatrical experience and create an outlet for community involvement toward quality entertainment.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Youth on Record logo
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 346 organizations funded by SCFD
One World Singers logo
Performing Arts

One World Singers

Mission Statement

To promote understanding of our common humanity. The organization realizes this goal by performing choral music from diverse cultures and traditions; nurturing the musical abilities of all who wish to sing; presenting free and paid admission concerts in the local community; and touring regionally, nationally and internationally.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Denver Concert Band logo
Performing Arts

The Denver Concert Band

Mission Statement

To enrich the cultural fabric of our community by presenting dynamic musical experiences, by supporting and educating Colorado youth and music lovers of all ages, and by providing opportunities for adult musicians to continue their avocation.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD

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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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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
Tue Sep 01, 4-9PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Free Night: Sturm Family Wing Grand Opening
Tue Sep 01, 4-9PM
Denver, 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 Sep 03, 4-7PM
Denver, CO
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Youth On Record

16 LIVE is bringing Denver's Dance & DJ culture to downtown. Two Thursdays a month August - October.
Thu Sep 03, 5-9PM
Denver, CO
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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.
Fri Sep 04, 9AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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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.
Sat Sep 05, 9AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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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.
Sun Sep 06, 9AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Hudson Gardens Self-Guided Field Trips - Explore the Gardens with your group at your own pace. Facilitators are welcome to bring their own activities and lessons to aid in the field trip experience.
Mon Sep 07, 9AM-3PM
Littleton, 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 Sep 08, 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…

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Meet Kin Quitugua, Master Falconer at HawkQuest

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

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Meet Cynthia Cazanas Garin on the SCFD Wonder-Cast

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