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
Inside the Orchestra
Mission Statement
To bring orchestra music to young children in the greater Denver metropolitan community, cultivating music appreciation and enhancing their education through an engaging first-hand experience with the orchestra.
1 of 339 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Philippine-American Society of Colorado (PASCO)
Mission Statement
To cultivate, preserve, promote and share the Philippine culture and heritage through educational and cultural opportunities that would enrich and enhance the lives of its members and the people of Colorado.
1 of 339 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural History
Cal-Wood Education Center
Mission Statement
Cal-Wood’s mission is to offer a unique outdoor educational experience to youth and adults. Our founding vision has guided our organization since 1982: to inspire a greater appreciation for the natural world; to offer environmental education to those who would not otherwise experience it; and to provide unique educational opportunities in a special mountain setting. In all programs, Cal-Wood strives to grow the diversity and number of people who
1 of 339 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
CenterStage Theatre Company
Mission Statement
To create artistic productions and programs that enlighten, educate and entertain our community. We inspire and nurture a passion for the performing arts by providing opportunities for all ages and abilities.
1 of 339 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 339 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts
Mission Statement
To inspire and connect community members of all ages by providing access to the best of the world's music through education and performance.
1 of 339 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 339 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Augustana Arts
Mission Statement
Augustana Arts gathers community, supports the arts, and delights the spirit through performance, education, and engagement.
1 of 339 organizations funded by SCFD
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 339 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Empire Lyric Players
Mission Statement
To present the musical comedies of the English composers Gilbert & Sullivan through stage productions and recitals for the Denver community.
1 of 339 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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Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Day: Free Day tickets are only available online. Walk-ups will not be accepted on Free Days. You may book up to five tickets for each Free Day based on the number you need for your group. Limit one registration per person, per Free Day. Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day
Denver Art Museum
Free Day at the DAM
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.
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street & Chatfield Farms
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Day: Free Day tickets are only available online. Walk-ups will not be accepted on Free Days. You may book up to five tickets for each Free Day based on the number you need for your group. Limit one registration per person, per Free Day. Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Free Admission Day at the Buffalo Bill Museum: Visitors enjoy free admission the first Wednesday of the month from November through April.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Day: Free Day tickets are only available online. Walk-ups will not be accepted on Free Days. You may book up to five tickets for each Free Day based on the number you need for your group. Limit one registration per person, per Free Day. Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY.
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.
Going the Distance with India Wood
Over the course of 10 days in May, local naturalist and writer, India Wood, embarked on a diagonal hike across the Denver metro region. She had already hiked the first…
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Embracing Everything with Colorado MahlerFest
Following in the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Lockley at Dinosaur Ridge
