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.
Cultural History
Grand Design
Mission Statement
To preserve and keep alive primarily the performing arts of African Americans yet inclusive of other cultural performing arts, community. To provide entertainment and raise the awareness and appreciation of the public through performances, concerts, presentations, visual art exhibits and cultural awareness training for the benefit of the residents of Aurora and the metropolitan area.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Performing Arts Academy
Mission Statement
Creating Community, Building Character and Inspiring excellence through performing arts education.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Tesoro Cultural Center
Mission Statement
To create community-based events and education programs that are designed to enrich and celebrate our cultural heritage.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
SeriesFest
Mission Statement
SeriesFest, a non-profit organization, champions and empowers artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling by providing year-round opportunities for creators and industry experts to connect, collaborate, and share stories, which inspire and impact global audiences.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Golden Eagle Concert Band
Mission Statement
To maintain and operate a community concert band for the purpose of presenting concerts for the general public. To educate and entertain the general public in the music of the American Hometown Band through the organization's public concerts To perpetuate the tradition of the American Hometown Band which was prevalent at the turn of the 20th Century.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Art Students League of Denver
Mission Statement
The Art Students League of Denver provides an inclusive art community where professional artists guide individuals of all abilities to reach their highest potential. Our core values include: Community, Inclusiveness, Learning and Artistic Self-Expression.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance
Mission Statement
Our mission is to elevate the care and protection of wildlife by fostering a sense of community and collaboration through the Alliance!
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
The Alpine Chorale
Mission Statement
To achieve choral excellence, to enrich the human spirit, and to celebrate the timeless diversity in music.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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 336 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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Sacred Voices
Sacred Voices LIVE is our monthly open mic night that takes place in Denver Community Media at 2101 Arapahoe St in Downtown Denver. It takes place on the 2nd Friday of every month.
Denver Botanic Gardens
Free Days at Plains Conservation Center: This Aurora-based center helps students and adults grow their knowledge and appreciation of the prairie ecosystem and the cultural history of Colorado through a variety of educational programs managed by Denver Botanic Gardens in cooperation with the City of Aurora.
Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre
Concerts in the Carousel
Mizel Institute
Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: SCFD Free Day
Four Mile Historic Park
SCFD Free General Admission Day
Evergreen Jazz Festival
Evergreen Jazz Festival Free Education Clinic with Doug Tidaback and the student bands
Evergreen Jazz Festival
Queen City Jazz Band Gospel Service with Wende Harston
Clyfford Still Museum
SCFD Free Day
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!
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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