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Take Part in SCFD’s Listening Tour

A colorful schedule of upcoming reauthorization workshops from July 7 - August 4

Calling all SCFD funded partners and supporters: we want your feedback! Join SCFD and our consultant, GBSM, at Reauthorization Community Workshops this summer. These workshops are a key part of Phase 2 of the Road to Reauthorization, the listening tour. Of note, all workshops will cover the same topics including: SCFD eligibility, funding formula and models; application processes; optimizing operations; balancing equity and development; and collaboration with organizations and your communities..

This is your chance to share what you think works well with SCFD and ideas you have to improve SCFD’s overall processes and funding model. Each county has different needs and perspectives, so we encourage you to attend your county’s workshop. However, you may attend whichever session works best for your schedule. Key themes and ideas gathered through these workshops will help shape initial proposals for statute updates developed in Phase 3.

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We fund culture

Seven counties. 300 organizations. One mission: To make sure you have amazing experiences. Let us introduce you to our funded partners.

Visitors at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Natural History

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Mission Statement

Be a catalyst! Ignite our community's passion for nature and science.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
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Visual Arts

The Art Garage

Mission Statement

To inspire, empower and promote creative self-expression by people of all ages.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Art from Ashes

Mission Statement

Art from Ashes exists to empower struggling youth by providing creative programs that facilitate health and hope through expression, connection and transformation.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
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Visual Arts

Open Studios

Mission Statement

To advance and enrich the visual arts and promote the role of artists in the Boulder community.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Parker Symphony Orchestra

Mission Statement

To perform orchestral music that will educate, entertain, and inspire the people of Parker, Colorado and the surrounding communities.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Center for the Arts Evergreen

Mission Statement

To enrich and serve our mountain community by promoting and cultivating the arts through quality educational programs, exhibitions, and events.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Warm Cookies of the Revolution

Mission Statement

To engage community members in crucial civic issues by creating innovative and fun arts and cultural programs.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

VIVA Theater

Mission Statement

The Society for Creative Aging/VIVA Theater is a non-profit cultural organization whose mission is to encourage healthy and vibrant aging through creative expression by providing opportunities for older adults to participate in the arts as performers, learners and audience.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
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Natural Sciences

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Mission Statement

Inspiring communities to save wildlife for future generations.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Young Voices of Colorado

Mission Statement

To achieve excellence in children's choral music through education and performance.
1 of 347 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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Four Mile Historic Park

2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
Fri Jul 24, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Evergreen Jazz Festival

Free Trad Jazz Education Seminar
Fri Jul 24, 12-2PM
Evergreen, CO
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Nature Center and Park Visitation - The Carson Nature Center is open for drop in visitation weekends from 9:30am - 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.
Sat Jul 25, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Littleton, CO
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40 West Arts

Summer Art Block Party
Sat Jul 25, 4-8PM
Lakewood, CO
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Clyfford Still Museum

Clyfford Still Museum SCFD Free Day and Disability Pride Celebration - Enjoy free mini-tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Disability Pride Celebration activities from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sun Jul 26, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre

Concert in the Carousel – Flatirons Jazz Orchestra. Rated “Best Big Band in Denver” by CBS Local, FJO is a traditional 18-piece big band. The band authentically recreates the great Swing-Era dance music of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Gene Krupa, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Diane Schuur, Buddy Rich, and more. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring lawn chair seating and blankets to enjoy this free Concert in the Carousel!
Sun Jul 26, 6-7:30PM
Denver, CO
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Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Young Adult Writers - This event is in person. Join virtually on July 30.
Tue Jul 28, 6-8PM
Denver, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts

Marjorie Park SCFD Free Day
Wed Jul 29, 10AM-4PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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The Art Garage

Adult Open Studio - Need space to work on your art? Join our monthly open studio available at a pay-what-you-can donation to The Art Garage! This is a chance to bring your own work and materials, engage in a focused environment surrounded by other local artists, work at your own pace, and give and get creative feedback from peers.
Fri Jul 31, 5:30-8:30PM
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.

SCFD Wonder-Cast host Emma sits across from Animal Care Specialist Krystin at a white table on a blue background

Meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

In the season 1 finale of the SCFD Wonder-Cast, meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! Learn more about DZCA’s animal ambassador program…

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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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