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
Forney Museum of Transportation
Mission Statement
The Forney Museum of Transportation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which exists to collect, preserve, and exhibit items of artistic, historical and technological interest relating to transportation for the purposes of education and personal enrichment.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Colorado Railroad Museum
Mission Statement
The mission of the Colorado Railroad Museum is to preserve and convey the rich history of railroading in the Rocky Mountain region through acquisition, research, exhibition, and education.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Ballet Melange
Mission Statement
Mission Statement: Ballet Melange aims to bring the highest quality of dance to a wide variety of audiences throughout the Denver area, including those who do not have regular access to the arts. We work with national and international choreographers to provide a creative platform for dancers, from early career artists to seasoned professionals.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
One World Singers
Mission Statement
To promote understanding of our common humanity. The organization realizes this goal by performing choral music from diverse cultures and traditions; nurturing the musical abilities of all who wish to sing; presenting free and paid admission concerts in the local community; and touring regionally, nationally and internationally.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Platte Valley Players
Mission Statement
To enrich, educate, and entertain our community members by providing a creative and superior theatrical experience and create an outlet for community involvement toward quality entertainment.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Colorado Chamber Players
Mission Statement
To provide access to great music, thus bringing beauty into people's lives.
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
Performing Arts
Youth On Record
Mission Statement
Youth on Record empowers young creatives to achieve their artistic, personal, and academic best by employing Colorado musicians and artists as their coaches and mentors.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA)
Mission Statement
To strengthen the community through the arts with a primary focus on youth engagement. Every student that walks through our doors experiences the transformative power of high quality out-of-school programs that develop art, social, and life skills.
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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Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Wings Over the Rockies Free Days
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.
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Fall Birding Festival
Littleton Symphony Orchestra
Family Concert: Animals!
Friends of Dinosaur Ridge
Free Exhibit Hall Entry
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day
City of Lafayette Arts & Cultural Resources Department
Lost and Found: Art with Found Objects - This is a gallery exhibit that is free and open to the public through September 21 during our open hours.
Mizel Institute
Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: SCFD Free Day
Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Free Night - Joy Park and Adventure Forest will be open for free on Friday, September 19 from 4:30 - 7pm. Aside from the restrooms, the inside of the Museum is closed.
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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