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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

Central City Opera

Mission Statement

To present innovative opera productions spanning all genres that meet the highest artistic standards, prepare young singers for professional careers through the artists training program, provide performances and arts experiences that inspire audiences of all ages through the Education & Community Engagement Activities, and preserve and improve historic properties owned by the Company.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Sound of the Rockies logo
Performing Arts

Sound of the Rockies

Mission Statement

To entertain with excellence To mold singers* of all ages To enrich and inspire our communities Sound of the Rockies is an affiliate of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) This IRS filing covers BHS and affiliates: BHS VISION: Everyone in Harmony: A B
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Three dancers leaping in unison.
Performing Arts

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

Mission Statement

To provide cross-cultural instruction, performances and enrichment programs empowering all our communities by cultivating the healthy mind, body and spirit development for intergenerational students, artists and audiences.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art logo
Visual Arts

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Mission Statement

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is a catalyst for creative experiences through the exploration of significant art of our time.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Evergreen Players on stage
Performing Arts

Evergreen Players

Mission Statement

To create community through the power of theater.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Visual Arts

Museum of Outdoor Arts

Mission Statement

To make art a part of everyday life.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
eTown logo
Performing Arts

eTown

Mission Statement

To educate a diverse audience through music and conversation, to create a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable world.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum logo
Cultural History

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

Mission Statement

To collect, preserve, exhibit and educate the public about quilts; honor quilt making traditions; and embrace the evolution of the art and craft of quilting.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts

Colorado Cello Summit

Mission Statement

To build and grow the cello-playing community in Colorado by creating an environment where cellists can come together to learn and make music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Playground Ensemble logo
Performing Arts

The Playground Ensemble

Mission Statement

To promote the music of our time through performance, new music commissions, education, and community outreach.
1 of 346 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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Platte Valley Players

Goodnight Moon - Based on the beloved children’s classic by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd, and adapted for the live stage by Chad Henry, Goodnight Moon brings the familiar world of the bedtime story to life through music, movement and playful storytelling. Goodnight Moon is a gentle, imaginative celebration of wonder, comfort and the simple magic of saying “goodnight.” A charming theatrical experience for young audiences and the young at heart. SHOWTIMES: 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM
Mon Nov 09, 10AM-12:30PM
Brighton, CO
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Colorado Chamber Players

Women of the Baroque at TrailWinds Rec Center (Active Adult Wing) 13495 Holly St, Thornton, 80602. Call to reserve a FREE spot at: Janice Koch 720-977-5855
Mon Nov 09, 4-5PM
Thornton, CO

South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Nature Center and Park Visitation - The Carson Nature Center is open Tuesday through Friday for drop in visitation from 12 - 4:30pm. Visit live animals, build city on our flood table, and explore exhibits. Over 6 miles of trails in the open space, and five fishing lakes are open sunrise to sunset daily.
Tue Nov 10, 12-4:30PM
Littleton, CO
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Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Days
Wed Nov 11, All Day
Denver, CO
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Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation

Veterans Day Tour - Honoring our Vets
Wed Nov 11, 10-11:30AM
Sedalia, CO
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Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Days
Sat Nov 14, All Day
Denver, CO
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Denver Botanic Gardens

Free Days Denver Botanic Gardens at Plains Conservation Center
Sat Nov 14, 10AM-3PM
Aurora, CO
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Thornton Community Band

TCB Chamber Winds Fall 2026 Recital
Sat Nov 14, 2:30-3:30PM
Thornton, CO
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Motus Theater

Motus Theater Presents: What Love Requires in Lafayette, CO
Sat Nov 14, 6:30-8:30PM
Lafayette, 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.

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Meet Daphne Rice-Allen, Board Chair of the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center

Dare to wonder with us in this new season of the SCFD Wonder-Cast! In this episode we chat with Daphne Rice-Allen about the Denver metro area’s vibrant Black history and…

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Add Sparkle to Your Summer with SCFD

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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

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