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Life is more colorful with SCFD

We fund culture

Seven counties. 320 organizations. One mission: To make sure you have amazing experiences. Let us introduce you to our funded partners.

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.
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Cultural History
Museum of Boulder
Mission Statement
The Museum of Boulder provides engaging educational experiences for people to explore the continuing history of the Boulder region. The Museum collects, preserves, and presents Boulder history in order to connect residents and visitors to the past, provide a context for the present, and inspire a vision for the future.
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Tesoro Cultural Center logo
Cultural History
Tesoro Cultural Center
Mission Statement
To create community-based events and education programs that are designed to enrich and celebrate our cultural heritage.
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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.
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Mizel Arts and Culture Center logo
Cultural History
Mizel Arts & Culture Center
Mission Statement
To produce, present, advance and preserve the arts-serving as a performance and exhibition venue and an educational resource for every stage of life.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Denver logo
Visual Arts
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
Mission Statement
To inspire and challenge all audiences, creating understanding and dialogue about the art of our time.
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Performing Arts
Mudra Dance Studio
Mission Statement
To enable any person; without any discrimination of caste, creed, color, race, religion, nationality, economic, orientation, educational and social status. To learn the classical, contemporary and folk dances and performing arts of India and participate freely and fully without any reservations in the celebrations of life and diversity through the universal language of dance and music.
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CJRO with Heidi Schmidt and orchestra
Performing Arts
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra
Mission Statement
Our purpose is to establish an active community within the freedom and culture expressed inauthentic and engaging jazz experiences. As a performing arts organization, our goal is to strengthen the community through jazz performances, recordings, and education. Jazz musictransports the listener through the best of the past, as well as the direction of the future.
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Performing Arts
Intermezzo Academy of Music
Mission Statement
Intermezzo is a 501(c)(3) that provides music education in north Denver and northern suburbs—both ensemble and private lessons—regardless of financial status. We offer opportunities for undergrad music students to teach ensembles and private lessons. We fill the gap left by canceled music programs in public schools and support existing programs. We are a safety net for at-risk youth.
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CenterStage Theatre Company logo
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.
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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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Date(s)
Denver Art Museum
Free Day at the DAM - Visit the Denver Art Museum and enjoy free general admission all day and evening hours!
Tue Dec 12, 10AM-9PM
Denver, CO
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3rd Law Dance/Theater
FREE, In-Person Dance classes for people with Parkinson's & other mobility considerations: These gentle movement classes taught by dance professionals are offered to anyone living with Parkinson's, chronic illness, and other mobility considerations at the Dairy Arts Center. Friends, family, and care partners are always welcome!
Tue Dec 12, 10:30-11:30AM
Boulder, CO
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The Denver Brass
Christmas Cheer: Christmas Cheer is in the air, and Denver Brass Quintet is inviting you to share in our most cherished Christmas tradition: performing a FREE concert of jolly jazz and heartwarming holiday favorites! This concert is our gift to our fans on the nice AND naughty lists, and a chance for you to make Christmas dreams come true by donating in support of The Denver Brass educational and community service programs.
Fri Dec 15, 7-8PM
Cherry Hills Village, CO
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Colorado Chamber Players
Holiday Harp and Violin Celebration, TrailWinds Rec Center: Join the wonderful duo of Paul Primus, Violin and Lily Primus, Harp for a joyful holiday and solstice celebration! Selections will include Christmas and Hanukkah melodies, and solo harp music by Salzedo and Grandjeany. Free for all with registration, ages 8+ recommended, at TrailWinds Recreation Center, 13495 Holly St, Thornton, CO 80602. Please register in advance by calling 720-977-5777, as seating is limited.
Mon Dec 18, 4-5PM
Thornton, CO
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3rd Law Dance/Theater
FREE, In-Person Dance classes for people with Parkinson's & other mobility considerations: These gentle movement classes taught by dance professionals are offered to anyone living with Parkinson's, chronic illness, and other mobility considerations at the Dairy Arts Center. Friends, family, and care partners are always welcome!
Tue Dec 19, 10:30-11:30AM
Boulder, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park
SCFD Free Day at Four Mile Historic Park
Fri Dec 22, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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3rd Law Dance/Theater
FREE, In-Person Dance classes for people with Parkinson's & other mobility considerations: These gentle movement classes taught by dance professionals are offered to anyone living with Parkinson's, chronic illness, and other mobility considerations at the Dairy Arts Center. Friends, family, and care partners are always welcome!
Tue Dec 26, 10:30-11:30AM
Boulder, CO
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Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Free Museum Admission: Visit the Buffalo Bill Museum on the first Wednesday of the month from November through April and enjoy free admission.
Wed Jan 03, 10AM-5PM
Golden, CO
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Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo Free Days: Denver Zoo is offering seven (7) Community Free Days throughout 2023 for anyone in our community. To provide the best experience for all of our guests, we are offering a limited number of tickets for each Free Day. These tickets are now available on a first-come, first served basis. Anyone who wants to attend a Free Day must register online once tickets are released according to the dates below.
Fri Jan 05, 10AM-4PM
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.

A rehearsal of Roshni's play, Yatra: A Journey to Truth, Light and Life
The Power of a Story

When Deepali Lindblom immigrated to the United States in 2015, she was struck by how lost she felt. Deepali was born and raised in India, where she was trained in…

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Ars Nova Singers posing together
The Local Vocals of ASCENT: A Boulder Soundwalk
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Lutheran High School Performers at Parker Arts Shakespeare Festival
Parker Arts fuses community and young creatives
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Student Annie Cao and art and science students at Downtown Aurora Visual Arts
We can explore the world to open our imaginations, and we can use our imaginations to change the world
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