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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.

Cultural History

Arapahoe County Quilters

Mission Statement

Our mission is to expand the art of quilting through providing educational opportunities to grow and learn about quilting, to share the talent of quilting through charitable activities, and to gather to enjoy the fellowship and friendship of other quilters.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Boulder MUSE

Mission Statement

Boulder MUSE is a free music education program designed for under-resourced K-8 students in Boulder County. Our fundamental philosophy is that all children should be able to study music regardless of their financial circumstances.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Mission Statement

To provide the highest caliber of artistic education, support, and community for writers and readers in the Rocky Mountain Region and beyond. To ensure that literature maintains its proper prominence in the culture, and that individuals achieve their fullest potential as artists and human beings.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Colorado Repertory Singers

Mission Statement

For the education, cultural enlightenment, and entertainment of the public through the presentation of a variety of choral music; Provides singers of all ages an environment that encourages musical growth, provides access to a full range of vocal works, and fosters a sense of community among its membership.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Control Group Productions
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 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Performers of the Boulder Opera
Performing Arts

Opera Colorado

Mission Statement

To enrich the quality of life through the presentation of opera performances that inspire our audience, and serves the community through education and cultural programs.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Arvada Chorale

Mission Statement

The Arvada Chorale brings joy and enrichment to the Front Range community through beautiful choral music.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Friends of Dinosaur Ridge

Mission Statement

To educate the public about, and ensure the preservation of, the natural and historic resources of Dinosaur Ridge, Triceratops Trail, and the surrounding areas.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Roshni

Mission Statement

Every citizen in the district deserves access to Art and Artistic activities. Every child has the potential to become an Artist, given the right support and access. Every adult can reach their higher potential given the right environment.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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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 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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Carousel of Happiness

Tom & Glenna Carline Free Ride Day
Mon Mar 23, 11AM-5PM
Nederland, CO
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Friends of Dinosaur Ridge

Celebrate the Sesquicentennial Dino Ridge Style! - Visitors enjoy free entry to our Exhibit Hall at the Main Visitor Center and can save $5 on guided bus tours of Dinosaur Ridge.
Fri Mar 27, 9AM-4PM
Morrison, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
Fri Mar 27, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Motus Theater

Motus Theater Presents "What Love Requires:" Stories from Parents of Trans & Nonbinary Adults
Sat Mar 28, 7-8:30PM
Boulder, CO
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Motus Theater

Motus Theater & CAPU Present: Motus Playback: Adoptee Journeys of Belonging
Sun Mar 29, 4-6PM
Denver, CO
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Motus Theater

In Honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, Motus Theater Presents: TRANSformative Stories at the Colorado Capitol
Tue Mar 31, 7:45-9AM
Denver, 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 Apr 01, 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 Apr 02, 4-7PM
Denver, CO
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Theatre Artibus

BETC's MAD LIBrarians (Curious Kids Theatre Series)
Sat Apr 04, 1:30-2:30PM
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 Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

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Meet Kin Quitugua, Master Falconer at HawkQuest

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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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