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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.

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Performing Arts

Presenting Denver

Mission Statement

Mission Statement: The mission of Presenting Denver is to create connections and opportunities for dance artists, and increase appreciation and recognition of dance by curating compelling dance experiences in the Denver metro area.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Mission Statement

The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, a facility owned and operated by the City and County of Denver, exists to preserve the memory of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. To this end it maintains the Cody gravesite and related structures on Lookout Mountain Park; collects, cares for and interprets artifacts associated with "Buffalo Bill" Cody's life and times between 1846 and 1917; and records Cody's ongoing influence on American culture.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Mission Statement

We engage and inspire through the transformative power of live theatre.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

St. Martin’s Chamber Choir

Mission Statement

To perform classical choral music to the highest professional standards, and to inspire appreciation of the choral art by educating audiences and the wider community.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Life/Art Dance Ensemble

Mission Statement

To create and provide professional dance and music to Denver Metro communities through artistic collaboration, positive outreach, and education.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Longmont Youth Symphony

Mission Statement

To be an accessible resource for young musicians wishing to develop and excel in their musical abilities under the guidance and leadership of professional music instructors in a creative and stimulating environment.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Mile High Community Band

Mission Statement

To bring high quality concert and jazz band music and music education to a diverse population in the Denver Metropolitan area, including performance experience and music education for band members.
1 of 346 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 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Thornton Community Band

Mission Statement

To provide continuing opportunity for community musicians to perform music that is challenging and interesting to both musicians and audiences, to serve the community through the performance of a variety of band and ensemble music via formal concerts and community events, and to encourage and to assist young musicians in developing and pursuing their love of performing music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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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 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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Open Studios

Open Studios Tour takes place in artists' studios in all towns in Boulder County as well as studios in unincorporated areas.
Sat Oct 03, 12-5PM
Boulder, CO
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Chicano Humanities and Arts Council

Celebrar las Culturas
Sat Oct 03, 1-7PM
Brighton, CO
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Open Studios

Open Studios Tour takes place in artists' studios in all towns in Boulder County as well as studios in unincorporated areas.
Sun Oct 04, 12-5PM
Boulder, CO
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Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)

Scènes de Ballet
Sun Oct 04, 2:30-4PM
Denver, CO
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Hudson Gardens Self-Guided Field Trips - Explore the Gardens with your group at your own pace. Facilitators are welcome to bring their own activities and lessons to aid in the field trip experience.
Mon Oct 05, 9AM-3PM
Littleton, CO
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Parker Arts

Art Reception: Sublime Nature: Kate Breakey and Tony Hochstetler. Celebrate Sublime Nature during this free community reception at the PACE Center Gallery. Meet fellow art enthusiasts, enjoy light refreshments and music, and experience the exhibition in a welcoming gallery setting. Bring your friends and family to explore the exhibition and discover the extraordinary beauty of the natural world through the eyes of Kate Breakey and Tony Hochstetler. Admission is free and open to the public, but please RSVP for the reception.
Thu Oct 08, 6-7:30PM
Parker, CO
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Forney Museum of Transportation

Free Day
Fri Oct 09, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Forney Museum of Transportation

Free Day at the Forney Museum of Transportation
Fri Oct 09, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Open Studios

Open Studios Tour takes place in artists' studios in all towns in Boulder County as well as studios in unincorporated areas.
Sat Oct 10, 12-5PM
Boulder, 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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