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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.

Mizel Institute logo
Cultural History

Mizel Institute

Mission Statement

To develop more educated, conscientious and empowered communities in order to create a world that is safer and more inclusive.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Longmont Museum logo
Cultural History

Longmont Museum

Mission Statement

To explore history, experience art, and discover new ideas through dynamic programs, exhibitions, and events.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Highlands Ranch Concert Band logo
Performing Arts

Highlands Ranch Concert Band

Mission Statement

To provide a platform for area professional and amateur musicians to provide quality educational public concerts with a variety of musical literature. To promote an educational experience for both the musicians and the public attending the concerts. To provide band and ensemble musical arts and entertainment for this area.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Arapahoe Philharmonic logo
Performing Arts

Arapahoe Philharmonic, Inc.

Mission Statement

The Arapahoe Philharmonic's mission is to engage, enrich and inspire our community through musical performance, education and outreach.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Historic Elitch Theatre logo
Performing Arts

Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre

Mission Statement

To aid in the restoration of the theatre and to highlight it's historical significance as one of the nations most iconic theatres, while providing affordable family- friendly cultural art events that honor the legacy of Mary Elitch.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Orpheus Pagan Chamber Choir logo
Performing Arts

Orpheus Pagan Chamber Choir

Mission Statement

To broaden the greater community's understanding of Pagan beliefs and cultural influences through innovative choral performances.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Visual Arts

40 West Arts

Mission Statement

The 40 West Arts mission is to enrich the community and enhance the creative, cultural, and economic vitality of the historic West Colfax corridor by creating community arts spaces and community arts events and by supporting creative enterprises, experiences, and activities in the district.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder Jewish Community Center logo
Cultural History

Menorah: Arts, Culture, and Education at the Boulder JCC

Mission Statement

To provide enlightening and entertaining arts, cultural, and educational programs for the Jewish community and the community at large.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Gift of Jazz

Mission Statement

To enrich the community through the creation, promotion, and preservation of the art of Jazz in the Rocky Mountain region, and to broaden the audience for jazz music through jazz education and outreach.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Denver Film Society

Mission Statement

To develop opportunities for diverse audiences to discover film through creative, thought-provoking experiences.
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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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 Presents "What Love Requires:" Stories from Parents of Trans & Nonbinary Adults
Sat Mar 28, 7-8:30PM
Boulder, CO
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Motus Theater

Motus Theater & CAPU Present: Motus Playback: Adoptee Journeys of Belonging
Sun Mar 29, 4-6PM
Denver, CO
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Motus Theater

In Honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, Motus Theater Presents: TRANSformative Stories at the Colorado Capitol
Tue Mar 31, 7:45-9AM
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 Apr 01, 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 Apr 02, 4-7PM
Denver, CO
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Access Gallery

Access Gallery Presents Paper Works from April 3 through May 16, 2026. The exhibition features more than 20 drawings, prints, and other works on paper by Access Gallery artists and was developed through a collaborative curatorial process with Denver artist and longtime Access Gallery collaborator James-Allan Holmes and Access Gallery artists Brittany Murdock and Stephen Ray Esparza.
Fri Apr 03, 6-8PM
Denver, CO
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Theatre Artibus

BETC's MAD LIBrarians (Curious Kids Theatre Series)
Sat Apr 04, 1:30-2:30PM
Denver, CO
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David Taylor’s Zikr Dance Ensemble

Zikr Dance Ensemble's Open Rehearsal Days! Our SCFD Free Days will be held on April 7 and April 14 from 10:45am - 12:45pm at Premier School of Dance, 12351 Grant Street, Thornton. Members of the public are invited to attend a live rehearsal of our Spring season production. Visitors may attend all or part of either or both rehearsals. Tickets and advance registration are NOT required.
Tue Apr 07, 10:30AM-1PM
Thornton, CO
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David Taylor’s Zikr Dance Ensemble

Open rehearsal for "Runes" at Premier School of Dance, 12351 Grant St. Thornton 80241
Tue Apr 07, 10:45AM-12:45PM
Thornton, 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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Emma and Kin smile in front of microphones on a blue background

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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