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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.

Chicano Humanities and Arts Council logo
Cultural History

Chicano Humanities and Arts Council

Mission Statement

To celebrate Chicano/Latino culture through arts and education.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Hawkquest with an eagle at the Capitol
Natural Sciences

HawkQuest

Mission Statement

To provide an educational opportunity to understand and appreciate the interaction of wild living things in their natural environment, and the importance of preserving the world in which they live.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Rocky Mountain Brassworks logo
Performing Arts

Rocky Mountain Brassworks

Mission Statement

To educate and inspire young musicians, enrich the musical experience of the public, and provide a challenging as well as enjoyable environment for its members.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Inside the Orchestra logo
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 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder County Arts Association logo
Performing Arts

Boulder County Arts Alliance

Mission Statement

Boulder County Arts Alliance acts as a catalyst to incubate, stimulate and sustain a thriving arts community in Boulder County.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art logo
Visual Arts

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Mission Statement

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is a catalyst for creative experiences through the exploration of significant art of our time.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Society logo
Performing Arts

Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Society

Mission Statement

To share the gift of live music in an intimate setting with a diverse community of musicians and music lovers. To promote the appreciation of excellence in orchestral and chamber music through concerts, educational programs for students and adults, volunteer opportunities, and the commissioning and performance of new works.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Longmont Museum logo
Cultural History

Longmont Museum

Mission Statement

To explore history, experience art, and discover new ideas through dynamic programs, exhibitions, and events.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Levitt Pavilion logo
Performing Arts

Levitt Pavilion Denver

Mission Statement

To build community through music.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
The Muse Performing Space logo
Performing Arts

Muse Performance Space

Mission Statement

Mission Statement: to share uplifting experiences through authentic music and visual arts in a welcoming and beautiful environment. We offer a warm and intimate space to connect artists with audiences and mentors with students.
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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Denver Botanic Gardens

Free Days at Denver Botanic Gardens - York Street and Chatfield Farms
Wed Jul 01, All Day
Denver, 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 Jul 02, 4-7PM
Denver, CO
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Thornton Community Band

4th of July Concert - Margaret Carpenter Park, 3498 E 112th Ave, Thornton, CO
Sat Jul 04, 1:30-3PM
Thornton, CO
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Hudson Gardens Self-Guided Field Trips - Explore the Gardens with your group at your own pace. Facilitators are welcome to bring their own activities and lessons to aid in the field trip experience.
Mon Jul 06, 9AM-3PM
Littleton, CO
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Denver Center for the Performing Arts

SCFD Access Sale
Tue Jul 07, 12-12PM
Denver, CO
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Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Write to Connect Celebration and Anthology Release
Fri Jul 10, 6:30-8PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Botanic Gardens

Free Days Denver Botanic Gardens at Plains Conservation Center
Sat Jul 11, 9AM-2PM
Aurora, CO
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Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts

Free Family Day
Sun Jul 12, 9:30AM-2PM
Boulder, CO
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Denver Art Museum

Free Day at the Denver Art Museum - Engage with art, explore onsite activities, and experience exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission! Free Days include access to the entire Denver Art Museum campus, including the Hamilton Building, Martin Building, and The Kirkland. Special ticketed exhibitions require additional ticket.
Tue Jul 14, 10AM-8PM
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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Emma and Kin smile in front of microphones on a blue background

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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