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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.

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Performing Arts

Young Voices of Colorado

Mission Statement

To achieve excellence in children's choral music through education and performance.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts

Kutandara Center

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the joy and connectedness of African music.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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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.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Greater Boulder Youth Orchestra
Performing Arts

Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras

Mission Statement

To provide a variety of opportunities for young musicians to deepen their musical skills and passion and to engage the community through performances of the highest possible artistic level.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Curious Theatre Company logo
Performing Arts

Curious Theatre Company

Mission Statement

To engage the community in important contemporary issues through provocative modern theatre.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Red Line logo
Visual Arts

RedLine

Mission Statement

To foster education and engagement between artists and communities to create positive social change.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Colorado Music Festival logo
Performing Arts

Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts

Mission Statement

To inspire and connect community members of all ages by providing access to the best of the world's music through education and performance.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Cantabile Singers logo
Performing Arts

Cantabile Singers

Mission Statement

The Cantabile Singers provide community enrichment through dedication to high-quality performance of choral repertoire, ancient to contemporary. In addition to performing, we foster a sense of community, both within our choir and by outreach to others.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Colorado Repertory Singers logo
Performing Arts

Colorado Repertory Singers

Mission Statement

For the education, cultural enlightenment, and entertainment of the public through the presentation of a variety of choral music; Provides singers of all ages an environment that encourages musical growth, provides access to a full range of vocal works, and fosters a sense of community among its membership.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Butterfly Pavilion logo
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.
1 of 350 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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Motus Theater

Motus Theater & Denver District 7 Present: Motus Playback: Loving Our Immigrant Neighbors
Sat Feb 28, 1-3PM
Denver, CO
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Mizel Arts & Culture Center

Denver Children’s Theatre Presents: Pete The Cat: The Musical
Sun Mar 01, 10-10AM
Denver, CO
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Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Free Admission the First Wednesday of the Month from November 2025-April 2026. For groups of 10 or more please make a reservation. Need a sign language interpreter or CART services? Let us know and we can request that for you from the city of Denver.
Wed Mar 04, 10AM-5PM
Golden, 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 Mar 05, 4-7PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
Fri Mar 06, 4-9PM
Denver, CO
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Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum

SCFD Free Evening
Sun Mar 08, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Thornton Community Band

HerStory - A Celebration of Women in Music
Sun Mar 08, 4-5:30PM
Thornton, CO
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Denver Botanic Gardens

Free Days at Denver Botanic Gardens - York Street and Chatfield Farms
Mon Mar 09, All Day
Denver, CO
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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! 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.
Tue Mar 10, 10AM-8PM
Denver, 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.

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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