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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.

Denver Audubon logo
Natural Sciences

Denver Audubon Society

Mission Statement

To advocate for the environment, connecting people with nature through education, conservation, and research.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Warm Cookies of the Revolution logo
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.
1 of 336 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 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder County Audubon Society logo
Natural Sciences

Boulder County Audubon Society

Mission Statement

Boulder County Audubon Society is a voice for birds and wildlife conservation through habitat protection, conservation advocacy, and nature education.
1 of 336 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 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Levitt Pavilion logo
Performing Arts

Levitt Pavilion Denver

Mission Statement

To build community through music.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Morrison Natural History Museum logo
Natural History

Morrison Natural History Museum

Mission Statement

To serve the curious by acquiring, preserving, and displaying objects related to local paleontology while promoting critical thinking and science literacy.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
StageDoor Theatre logo
Performing Arts

StageDoor Theatre

Mission Statement

To inspire the hearts and minds of its performers and patrons of all ages.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
St. Martin's logo
Performing Arts

St. Martin’s Chamber Choir

Mission Statement

To perform classical choral music to the highest professional standards, and to inspire appreciation of the choral art by educating audiences and the wider community.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
NOBO Art District logo
Performing Arts

NoBo Art District

Mission Statement

The Mission of the NoBo Art District is to elevate the arts in Boulder, continue the artistic and economic development of north Boulder, and support and enhance the local community. We achieve these goals by: Providing opportunities for artists to enrich and advance their careers. Continuing to build the NoBo Art District as an artistic and business destination. Providing the community with events, education opportunities, and creative outlets.
1 of 336 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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Museum of Outdoor Arts

SCFD Free Day at Marjorie Park
Wed May 21, 10AM-5PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

SCFD Free General Admission Day
Fri May 23, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Forney Museum of Transportation

SCFD FREE DAY
Mon May 26, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Forney Museum of Transportation

Free Day - On May 26th from 10am-5pm, we are having a free day! Come and see all we have to offer and bring your friends!
Mon May 26, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts

INSPIRE Arts Lakewood - More than 20 locations will offer free and low-cost arts and culture experiences May 30 through July 3 during INSPIRE Arts Lakewood. This month-long celebration of art includes galleries, cultural centers and shops throughout the city. View a full schedule on the Inspire website or read the full story in Bravo Magazine, available at any Lakewood arts facility.
Fri May 30, All Day
Lakewood, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts

SCFD Free Day at Marjorie Park
Wed Jun 04, 10AM-5PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Is He Really Buried Here? This free, 15-minute program is presented every Wednesday in June, July and August at 11:30, noon, 2pm and 2:30.
Wed Jun 04, 11:30AM-2:45PM
Golden, CO
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City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts

INSPIRE Arts Lakewood - More than 20 locations will offer free and low-cost arts and culture experiences May 30 through July 3 during INSPIRE Arts Lakewood. This month-long celebration of art includes galleries, cultural centers and shops throughout the city. View a full schedule on the Inspire website or read the full story in Bravo Magazine, available at any Lakewood arts facility.
Fri Jun 06, All Day
Lakewood, CO
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Youth On Record

Youth Open Mic - this free community event provides performance opportunities for emerging artists every first Friday. If you're wanting to explore live performance, this event is a perfect opportunity for both first timers and experienced performers, alike! The environment is friendly, encouraging, and non-judgmental. Prizes will be awarded to participants. Food and drinks will be provided. Friends and family members are encouraged to attend!
Fri Jun 06, 4-8PM
Denver, 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.

A young girl smiles down at a water bottle filled with river sediment as students wade through a river behind her.

A Penny’s Journey: From Your Pocket to Local Rivers and Beyond

A resident living here in the 7-county metro area may go buy coffee and a pastry at their favorite local cafe. As they sip on their drink, they may look…

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Local naturalist and writer India Wood snaps a photo of a green landscape, an SCFD banner hanging on her backpack.

Going the Distance with India Wood

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A MahlerFest poster depicting Gustav Mahler standing next to Jimi Hendrix in front of the Flatirons.

Embracing Everything with Colorado MahlerFest

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Dr. Martin Lockley, the late co-founder of Dinosaur Ridge, examining trace fossils on a rocky slope.

Following in the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Lockley at Dinosaur Ridge

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