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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

Spoke N Motion Dance

Mission Statement

Spoke N Motion Dance’s mission is to unite the talents of dancers with and without disabilities in integrated dance, expanding opportunities for dance and challenging perceptions about people with disabilities.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Young Voices of Colorado logo
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
Denver Architecture Foundation logo
Visual Arts

Denver Architecture Foundation

Mission Statement

To inspire people to explore our dynamic city, experience the importance of design to our quality of life and envision an exceptional future for Denver.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder Chorale logo
Performing Arts

Boulder Chorale

Mission Statement

Our mission is to enrich and inspire a broad community through music.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities logo
Performing Arts

Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities

Mission Statement

To strive for quality programs by nurturing creative ideas, fostering community participation, facilitating professional excellence in member offerings, and ensuring inclusive access for residents of Broomfield and the surrounding communities.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
One World Singers logo
Performing Arts

One World Singers

Mission Statement

To promote understanding of our common humanity. The organization realizes this goal by performing choral music from diverse cultures and traditions; nurturing the musical abilities of all who wish to sing; presenting free and paid admission concerts in the local community; and touring regionally, nationally and internationally.
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
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 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Longmont Chorale logo
Performing Arts

Longmont Chorale

Mission Statement

To provide and support an open, non-audition community choir, enriching the lives of singers and patrons through the study, creation, and performance of beautiful choral music.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder Chamber Orchestra logo
Performing Arts

Chamber Music Society of Boulder

Mission Statement

To promote classical musical arts and education to ALL people, through an engaging and profound musical experience.
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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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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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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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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