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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

Denver Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Mission Statement

To foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and inspire passion for the organ.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performers of the Boulder Opera
Performing Arts

Boulder Opera

Mission Statement

To making opera accessible, inspiring and engaging to the community.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Carousel of Happiness logo
Cultural History

Carousel of Happiness

Mission Statement

To inspire happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Local Theater Company logo
Performing Arts

Local Theater Company

Mission Statement

To engage audiences through innovative performances that spark camaraderie, learning, and contemplation, and provide a resourceful environment for theater artists to take creative risks and develop their work.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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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 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Latino Cultural Arts

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Latino Cultural Arts Center is to develop, elevate and showcase the artistic and intellectual contributions of Latinos by centering, celebrating, and activating Latinidad. The LCAC provides education, training, mentoring, and incubation for emerging creatives specializing in visual, digital, performing, musical, culinary, and literary arts.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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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 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts

Sage Singers

Mission Statement

The Mission of Sage Singers is: to celebrate the lives of LGBTQ elders through story and song; to create a safe and supportive community for LGBTQ elders; and to serve and engage the general public by sharing our music.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performers of the Boulder Opera
Performing Arts

Opera Colorado

Mission Statement

To enrich the quality of life through the presentation of opera performances that inspire our audience, and serves the community through education and cultural programs.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

The Denver Brass

Mission Statement

To bring the highest quality of brass performance and literature to a diverse and expanding audience in the seven-county region, the state of Colorado, the United States and the world. To educate audiences in regard to musical styles and the art of brass playing. To educate brass musicians in technical and musical skills. To contribute to new brass literature through commissions and publication.
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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Colorado Railroad Museum

Colorado Railroad Museum SCFD Free Day
Thu Mar 12, 9AM-5PM
Golden, CO
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Colorado Mountain Club

Homeschool Learning Lab: Wilderness Survival Grades 1-6
Tue Mar 17, 10AM-1PM
Golden, CO
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Mizel Institute

Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: SCFD Free Day
Fri Mar 20, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Opera Colorado

Family Day
Sat Mar 21, 9:30AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Botanic Gardens

Free Days Denver Botanic Gardens at Plains Conservation Center
Sat Mar 21, 10AM-3PM
Aurora, CO
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Carousel of Happiness

Tom & Glenna Carline Free Ride Day
Mon Mar 23, 11AM-5PM
Nederland, CO
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Friends of Dinosaur Ridge

Celebrate the Sesquicentennial Dino Ridge Style! - Visitors enjoy free entry to our Exhibit Hall at the Main Visitor Center and can save $5 on guided bus tours of Dinosaur Ridge.
Fri Mar 27, 9AM-4PM
Morrison, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
Fri Mar 27, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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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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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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