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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.
Performing Arts
SeriesFest
Mission Statement
SeriesFest, a non-profit organization, champions and empowers artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling by providing year-round opportunities for creators and industry experts to connect, collaborate, and share stories, which inspire and impact global audiences.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
The Arts Hub
Mission Statement
To grow a strong arts community by connecting and providing opportunities for diverse populations through a wide-range of engaging arts services.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Gamelan Tunas Mekar
Mission Statement
Tunas Mekar, Inc. is a State of Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer, community organization which has a mission to: learn, experience, and perform the cultural traditions and arts of Bali, Indonesia and offer community engagement through education.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Denver Turnverein
Mission Statement
The Denver Turnverein is a nonprofit membership organization devoted to enriching the community through dance and cultural arts in its historic building. It strives to promote and preserve dance and other cultural arts by offering opportunities for learning, practice, and enjoyment while maintaining the building as a hub for these activities.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Lakewood Arts Council
Mission Statement
To increase awareness of the arts and arts activities in Lakewood, Colorado and the surrounding community.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Parlando School of Musical Arts
Mission Statement
To provide access to people of all ages and abilities, inspiring them to share in the love of music and the arts through education, community collaboration, and performance opportunity.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Orpheus Pagan Chamber Choir
Mission Statement
To broaden the greater community's understanding of Pagan beliefs and cultural influences through innovative choral performances.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Sound of the Rockies
Mission Statement
To entertain with excellence To mold singers* of all ages To enrich and inspire our communities Sound of the Rockies is an affiliate of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) This IRS filing covers BHS and affiliates: BHS VISION: Everyone in Harmony: A B
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Museum of Outdoor Arts
Mission Statement
To make art a part of everyday life.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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)
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.
Motus Theater
Motus Playback Theater Presents: Stories of Your Family Rooting in Erie
Highlands Ranch Concert Band
Music for a Darkened Theatre
Museum of Outdoor Arts
SCFD Free Day - Our dates are the 7th and 28th of October, and Nov 18th. The park opens at 10am on these dates and the last admission is 4pm...park closing at 5pm.
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.
Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum
Free EVERY DAY! We are open Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and on Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
SCFD Access Sale
Phamaly Theatre Company
Pericles: An Adaptive Show for People with Cognitive Disabilities - From the creative hub of Flute Theatre in London, this adaptation of Shakespeare’s Pericles utilizes The Hunter Heartbeat Method – a unique style of storytelling geared towards audiences with all types of cognitive disabilities. Through a series of engaging sensory drama games, the audience will be transported into Shakespeare’s classic tale of adventure, loss, and redemption in this groundbreaking production, which aims to bring the gift of theatre to those who may not have ever experienced its transformational power. Have a cognitive disability? Sign up to participate in the drama games or watch from the outside. No prior knowledge of Shakespeare is necessary! All ages are welcome. Shows at 10am & 2pm.
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.
Community is Culture
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