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
Band of Toughs
Mission Statement
Band of Toughs is committed to producing original, genre-mashing, theatrical work; developing projects in a creative, educational, laboratory process in which the audience is invited to engage in an exchange of ideas as collaborators. Audience responses are incorporated into the ensuing rehearsal process and directly inform the development of final productions.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Littleton Fine Arts Guild (Depot Art Gallery)
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to be an inspirational leader in artistic creativity and craftsmanship for the benefit of our entire community.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural History
Morrison Natural History Museum
Mission Statement
To serve the curious by acquiring, preserving, and displaying objects related to local paleontology while promoting critical thinking and science literacy.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Control Group Productions
Mission Statement
Control Group Productions is a platform for live arts research, development, distribution, and advocacy. Driven by the belief that art is integral to a healthy society, and guided by values of bold innovation in artistic excellence, we advance the Denver community and the global culture by creating original works, supporting other artists' work, and engaging the public with powerful, immersive aesthetic experiences, dialog, and education.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
WOW! Children’s Museum World of Wonder
Mission Statement
To engage all families in educational, hands-on experiences that connect curiosity, creativity, and discovery.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Town of Bennett
Mission Statement
The mission of the Bennett Arts Council is to promote, connect and empower arts and culture for all ages. It values sustainability, collaboration, innovation and the transformative power of the arts.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
The Denver Brass
Mission Statement
To bring the highest quality of brass performance and literature to a diverse and expanding audience in the seven-county region, the state of Colorado, the United States and the world. To educate audiences in regard to musical styles and the art of brass playing. To educate brass musicians in technical and musical skills. To contribute to new brass literature through commissions and publication.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Alliance Francaise de Denver
Mission Statement
Our mission is to encourage the study of French and Francophone cultures and language, and foster cultural, intellectual, artistic, and friendly exchanges between the French-speaking world and our local community. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and your membership and donations are tax-deductible.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
The Upstart Crow Theatre Company
Mission Statement
To staging the finest works of classical theater and providing the community with affordable access to these works.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Boulder Concert Band
Mission Statement
The Boulder Concert Band was formed with the aim of bringing to the Boulder area a community based symphonic band.
1 of 346 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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Open Studios
Open Studios Tour takes place in artists' studios in all towns in Boulder County as well as studios in unincorporated areas.
Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts
Center for Musical Arts Open House
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Queer Creatives Fest: Queermunity Dinner—A HalloQween Feature with Alice Glamoure
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Queermunity Dinner—A HalloQween Feature with Alice Glamoure
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
Open Studios
Open Studios Tour takes place in artists' studios in all towns in Boulder County as well as studios in unincorporated areas.
WOW! Children’s Museum World of Wonder
Indigenous People's Day at WOW!
Denver Art Museum
Free Day at the Denver Art Museum - During Free Days 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. For information on exhibitions on view on this day, visit https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions. Special ticketed exhibitions require additional ticket.
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.
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.
Community is Culture
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