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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.

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Performing Arts

Visionbox Studio

Mission Statement

To help raise the overall quality of the Performing Arts in Denver by providing student and professional actors with graduate level training.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Lone Tree Arts Center logo
Performing Arts

Lone Tree Arts Center

Mission Statement

To produce and present remarkable professional experiences; prioritize the patron experience; create arts engagement opportunities for children, seniors, and other underserved communities; and place a high value on planning and professional stewardship.
1 of 349 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 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Colorado Railroad Museum logo
Cultural History

Colorado Railroad Museum

Mission Statement

The mission of the Colorado Railroad Museum is to preserve and convey the rich history of railroading in the Rocky Mountain region through acquisition, research, exhibition, and education.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Ovation West Performing Arts logo
Performing Arts

Ovation West Performing Arts

Mission Statement

To teach, create, and perform outstanding music and musical theatre and to provide a high quality performing arts venue.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Ballet Melange

Mission Statement

Mission Statement: Ballet Melange aims to bring the highest quality of dance to a wide variety of audiences throughout the Denver area, including those who do not have regular access to the arts. We work with national and international choreographers to provide a creative platform for dancers, from early career artists to seasoned professionals.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation logo
Cultural History

Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation

Mission Statement

To preserve the natural environment, enhancing cultural life in Colorado and providing educational opportunities devoted to western heritage, wildlife and the arts.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
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Visual Arts

Open Studios

Mission Statement

To advance and enrich the visual arts and promote the role of artists in the Boulder community.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado

Mission Statement

The Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado seeks to inspire and engage audiences through creative and collaborative live performances of Baroque music, and to enhance our community and enrich lives through artistic excellence, changing the way we experience the world. "
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Parker Area Historical Society

Mission Statement

The mission of the Parker Area Historical Society (PAHS) is to study, record, preserve and make available the history of the Parker and surrounding areas by encouraging historic research, recording historic events and sites, promoting preservation and restoration projects, and by publicly displaying historic artifacts and literature.
1 of 349 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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Denver Botanic Gardens

Free Days at Denver Botanic Gardens - York Street and Chatfield Farms
Wed Apr 22, All Day
Denver, 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 Apr 24, 9AM-4PM
Morrison, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
Fri Apr 24, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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The Art Garage

Adult Open Studio - Need space to work on your art? Join our monthly open studio available at a pay-what-you-can donation to The Art Garage! This is a chance to bring your own work and materials, engage in a focused environment surrounded by other local artists, work at your own pace, and give and get creative feedback from peers.
Fri Apr 24, 5:30-8:30PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
Sun Apr 26, 9AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Art Museum

Día del Niño Celebration & Free Day at the Denver Art Museum - This Free Day at the DAM is also our annual Día del Niño Celebration! Enjoy live performances, artmaking, 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
Sun Apr 26, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Clyfford Still Museum

Clyfford Still SCFD Free Day with Día del Niño Celebration Program from 10:30am -12:30pm
Sun Apr 26, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Art Museum

Dia Del Nino 2026
Sun Apr 26, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Brightonmusic Choir and Orchestra Inc.

Stage & Screen Concert
Sun Apr 26, 4-6PM
Brighton, 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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