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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

Ballet Ariel

Mission Statement

Ballet Ariel presents original ballets that combine classical tradition and images of contemporary culture, while providing dance education and fostering appreciation of the art of ballet.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Local Theater Company

Mission Statement

To engage audiences through innovative performances that spark camaraderie, learning, and contemplation, and provide a resourceful environment for theater artists to take creative risks and develop their work.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

NoBo Art District

Mission Statement

The Mission of the NoBo Art District is to elevate the arts in Boulder, continue the artistic and economic development of north Boulder, and support and enhance the local community. We achieve these goals by: Providing opportunities for artists to enrich and advance their careers. Continuing to build the NoBo Art District as an artistic and business destination. Providing the community with events, education opportunities, and creative outlets.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association

Mission Statement

To offer the teachings, history, philosophies, theories, culture, and physical techniques of Shaolin Hung Mei. To promote authentic Chinese history and culture to our students and to the public through classes, performances, programs and special events.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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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 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Rocky Mountain Revels logo
Performing Arts

Rocky Mountain Revels

Mission Statement

To build community through music, dance and drama. To engage audiences in performances that bring the world's cultural traditions to life.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Flatirons Community Orchestra logo
Performing Arts

Flatirons Community Orchestra

Mission Statement

To provide an avenue for the extension of musical studies and lifetime enrichment for instrumentalists of all ages and expertise. To study and prepare orchestral repertoire through regular rehearsals and free performances for the general public. To supply musical accompaniment for special events.
1 of 350 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 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Greater Boulder Youth Orchestra
Performing Arts

Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras

Mission Statement

To provide a variety of opportunities for young musicians to deepen their musical skills and passion and to engage the community through performances of the highest possible artistic level.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Foothills Arts production
Performing Arts

Foothills-Arts & Events Agency

Mission Statement

To create, establish, put on, and provide classes and opportunities for District-wide cultural arts services for the benefit of the taxpayers of the District.
1 of 350 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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Museum of Outdoor Arts

Metaphorming Time Exhibition at Madden Gallery - The gallery is open for complimentary general admission Tues-Fri, 10am - 4pm
Tue Jan 20, 10AM-4PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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City of Brighton Arts and Culture

Brighton Art Night Out
Fri Jan 23, 5:30-8:00PM
Brighton, CO
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Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Days
Sun Jan 25, All Day
Denver, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts

Metaphorming Time Exhibition at Madden Gallery - The gallery is open for complimentary general admission Tues-Fri, 10am - 4pm
Tue Jan 27, 10AM-4PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Colorado Mountain Club

Family Climb Night at CMC
Fri Jan 30, 4-7PM
Golden, CO
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
Sun Feb 01, 9AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts

Metaphorming Time Exhibition at Madden Gallery - The gallery is open for complimentary general admission Tues-Fri, 10am - 4pm
Tue Feb 03, 10AM-4PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Free Admission the First Wednesday of the Month from November 2025-April 2026. For groups of 10 or more please make a reservation. Need a sign language interpreter or CART services? Let us know and we can request that for you from the city of Denver.
Wed Feb 04, 10AM-5PM
Golden, CO
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Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum

SCFD Free Evenings - First Thursday of each month, free evening for SCFD Residents only from 4-7pm.
Thu Feb 05, 4-7PM
Denver, 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 Kin Quitugua, Master Falconer at HawkQuest

In today’s episode of the SCFD Wonder-Cast, meet Kin Quitugua, the Master Falconer at HawkQuest and Rico, one of HawkQuest’s Harris’s hawks! Kin became fascinated with birds of prey at…

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Meet Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast

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Meet Cynthia Cazanas Garin on the SCFD Wonder-Cast

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Meet Claire Gormley and the Boulder Metalsmithing Association with the SCFD Wonder-Cast

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