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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.

Growing Gardens logo
Natural Sciences

Growing Gardens of Boulder County

Mission Statement

To enrich the lives of our community through sustainable urban agriculture. To provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with their food, the land and each other.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Motus Theater logo
Performing Arts

Motus Theater

Mission Statement

To create original theater to facilitate dialogue on critical issues of our time. We aim to use the power of art to build alliances across diverse segments of our community.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Denver Young Artists Orchestra logo
Performing Arts

Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)

Mission Statement

To provide the finest possible youth orchestra programs, inspiring and educating young musicians through the performance of great works of music, and offering valuable cultural opportunities to the community.
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
Dairy Arts Center logo
Performing Arts

The Dairy Center for the Arts

Mission Statement

To connect a dynamic and diverse community to create inspiring and engaging experiences in the performing, cinematic and visual arts.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Wow logo
Natural Sciences

WOW! Children’s Museum World of Wonder

Mission Statement

To engage all families in educational, hands-on experiences that connect curiosity, creativity, and discovery.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Thornton Community Band logo
Performing Arts

Thornton Community Band

Mission Statement

To provide continuing opportunity for community musicians to perform music that is challenging and interesting to both musicians and audiences, to serve the community through the performance of a variety of band and ensemble music via formal concerts and community events, and to encourage and to assist young musicians in developing and pursuing their love of performing music.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Rocky Mountain Music Association logo
Performing Arts

Rocky Mountain Arts Association

Mission Statement

Rocky Mountain Arts Association’s member choruses, the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus and the Denver Women’s Chorus, are committed to building community through music. Mission: To spread a message of equality, acceptance and empowerment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals by providing artistic, educational, cultural and social enrichment for our audiences and our singers.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Museo de las Americas logo
Visual Arts

Museo de las Americas

Mission Statement

To educate our community through collecting, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the diverse arts and cultures of the Americas from ancient to contemporary, through innovative exhibitions and programs.
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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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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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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Colorado Mountain Club

Homeschool Learning Lab- Intro to Wilderness First Aid Grade 7-12
Tue Mar 10, 10AM-1PM
Golden, CO
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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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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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