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We fund culture

Seven counties. 300 organizations. One mission: To make sure you have amazing experiences. Let us introduce you to our funded partners.

Boulder Philharmonic logo
Performing Arts

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra

Mission Statement

The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra's mission is to enhance lives through the experience of arts, by providing access, creating connections, and preserving creativity.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Mile High Community Band logo
Performing Arts

Mile High Community Band

Mission Statement

To bring high quality concert and jazz band music and music education to a diverse population in the Denver Metropolitan area, including performance experience and music education for band members.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder Symphony logo
Performing Arts

Boulder Symphony

Mission Statement

Boulder Symphony's mission is to connect with and profoundly affect the human spirit through performances of symphonic music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Aurora Singers logo
Performing Arts

Aurora Singers

Mission Statement

Bringing inspiration and joy through fine choral and musical revue performance to the Aurora/Denver Metro area and beyond.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Parker Symphony Orchestra logo
Performing Arts

Parker Symphony Orchestra

Mission Statement

To perform orchestral music that will educate, entertain, and inspire the people of Parker, Colorado and the surrounding communities.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Denver Center for the Performing Arts logo
Performing Arts

Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Mission Statement

We engage and inspire through the transformative power of live theatre.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Colorado Brass logo with blue crest
Performing Arts

Colorado Brass

Mission Statement

Mission Statement: Building a brass band community through education, performance, and competition.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado logo
Performing Arts

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company

Mission Statement

The Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company presents profound theatrical stories that inspire our audiences and enrich our community.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Casa Milagro Youth Solutions logo
Performing Arts

Casa Milagro Youth Solutions

Mission Statement

To provide safe, welcoming and inclusive artistic educational programs primarily to underserved children and teens to create positive options to abuse and healing from abusive situations.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Access Gallery logo
Visual Arts

Access Gallery

Mission Statement

To engage the community by opening doors to creative, educational, and economic opportunities for people with disabilities to access, experience, and benefit from the arts.
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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Four Mile Historic Park

2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
Fri Oct 23, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Nature Center and Park Visitation - The Carson Nature Center is open for drop in visitation weekends from 9:30am - 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.
Sat Oct 24, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Littleton, CO
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Motus Theater

Motus Playback Theater Presents: Stories of Your Family Rooting in Erie
Sat Oct 24, 7-9PM
erie, CO
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Highlands Ranch Concert Band

Music for a Darkened Theatre
Sun Oct 25, 3-4:15PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts

SCFD Free Day - Our dates are the 7th and 28th of October, and Nov 18th. The park opens at 10am on these dates and the last admission is 4pm...park closing at 5pm.
Wed Oct 28, 10AM-4PM
Greenwood Village, 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 Nov 02, 9AM-3PM
Littleton, CO
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Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum

Free EVERY DAY! We are open Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and on Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Tue Nov 03, 10AM-2PM
Broomfield, CO
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Denver Center for the Performing Arts

SCFD Access Sale
Wed Nov 04, 12-12PM
Denver, CO
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Phamaly Theatre Company

Pericles: An Adaptive Show for People with Cognitive Disabilities - From the creative hub of Flute Theatre in London, this adaptation of Shakespeare’s Pericles utilizes The Hunter Heartbeat Method – a unique style of storytelling geared towards audiences with all types of cognitive disabilities. Through a series of engaging sensory drama games, the audience will be transported into Shakespeare’s classic tale of adventure, loss, and redemption in this groundbreaking production, which aims to bring the gift of theatre to those who may not have ever experienced its transformational power. Have a cognitive disability? Sign up to participate in the drama games or watch from the outside. No prior knowledge of Shakespeare is necessary! All ages are welcome. Shows at 10am & 2pm.
Thu Nov 05, 10AM-4PM
Lone Tree, CO
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There's so much culture to experience. Learn more about SCFD-funded organizations here.
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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.

Community is Culture

This article was written as part of a partnership with the Colorado Ethnic Media Exchange.  On Santa Fe Drive, an arts hub hums with light and color. Prints and artwork…

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Add Sparkle to Your Summer with SCFD

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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

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Emma and Kin smile in front of microphones on a blue background

Meet Kin Quitugua, Master Falconer at HawkQuest

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