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.
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
Performing Arts
Denver MountainAires Chapter SPEBSQSA, Inc (Colorado Chord Company)
Mission Statement
A dynamic, growing, diverse and effective organization of vocal artists mastering barbershop harmony who enjoy the fun and fellowship of singing among themselves, for and in service to others.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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
Visual Arts
Think 360 Arts for Learning
Mission Statement
To lead Colorado in cultivating and sustaining the arts as essential to all learning through creative experiences for students and teachers.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Thorne Nature Experience
Mission Statement
To build Earth stewardship by providing youth with joyful, hands-on, place-based environmental education experiences that foster an emotional connection to nature.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Denver Botanic Gardens
Mission Statement
To connect people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Colorado Brass
Mission Statement
Mission Statement: Building a brass band community through education, performance, and competition.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Littleton Town Hall Arts Center
Mission Statement
To enrich the cultural, social and educational life of the community through professionally produced live theatre, concerts, other cultural events and year-round educational programs for children and adults.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Mizel Arts & Culture Center
Mission Statement
To produce, present, advance and preserve the arts-serving as a performance and exhibition venue and an educational resource for every stage of life.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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 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.
Colorado Mountain Club
Homeschool Learning Lab- Intro to Wilderness First Aid Grade 7-12
Colorado Railroad Museum
Colorado Railroad Museum SCFD Free Day
Colorado Mountain Club
Homeschool Learning Lab: Wilderness Survival Grades 1-6
Mizel Institute
Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: SCFD Free Day
Denver Botanic Gardens
Free Days Denver Botanic Gardens at Plains Conservation Center
Carousel of Happiness
Tom & Glenna Carline Free Ride Day
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.
Four Mile Historic Park
2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
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.
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