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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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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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.
Fri Jul 11, 6:30-8:30PM
Denver, CO
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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.
Sat Jul 12, 9AM-2PM
Aurora, CO
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Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre

Concerts in the Carousel
Sun Jul 13, 3-5PM
Denver, CO
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Mizel Institute

Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: SCFD Free Day
Fri Jul 18, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

SCFD Free General Admission Day
Fri Jul 25, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Evergreen Jazz Festival

Evergreen Jazz Festival Free Education Clinic with Doug Tidaback and the student bands
Fri Jul 25, 12-2PM
Evergreen, CO
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Evergreen Jazz Festival

Queen City Jazz Band Gospel Service with Wende Harston
Sun Jul 27, 9:30-10:30AM
Evergreen, CO
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Clyfford Still Museum

SCFD Free Day
Sun Jul 27, 10AM-5PM
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!
Sun Jul 27, 10AM-5PM
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.

A young girl smiles down at a water bottle filled with river sediment as students wade through a river behind her.

A Penny’s Journey: From Your Pocket to Local Rivers and Beyond

A resident living here in the 7-county metro area may go buy coffee and a pastry at their favorite local cafe. As they sip on their drink, they may look…

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Local naturalist and writer India Wood snaps a photo of a green landscape, an SCFD banner hanging on her backpack.

Going the Distance with India Wood

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A MahlerFest poster depicting Gustav Mahler standing next to Jimi Hendrix in front of the Flatirons.

Embracing Everything with Colorado MahlerFest

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Dr. Martin Lockley, the late co-founder of Dinosaur Ridge, examining trace fossils on a rocky slope.

Following in the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Lockley at Dinosaur Ridge

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