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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.

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
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
Dance Arts Studio logo
Performing Arts

Dance Arts Studio

Mission Statement

To provide our students with support and encouragement to work hard, build self-confidence and discipline, and be inspired to grow and excel in their dance education. We provide quality dance instruction through caring, professional instructors in a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere that motivates dancers to become a positive force in the community, perform at their personal best and have fun!
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Friends of Dinosaur Ridge logo
Natural History

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
Colorado Wind Ensemble logo
Performing Arts

Colorado Wind Ensemble

Mission Statement

To provide opportunities for musicians to create, and audiences to experience, exceptional live performances of the rich and varied genres of music for woodwind, brass and percussion.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Life/Art Dance Ensemble logo
Performing Arts

Life/Art Dance Ensemble

Mission Statement

To create and provide professional dance and music to Denver Metro communities through artistic collaboration, positive outreach, and education.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Northglenn Arts logo
Performing Arts

Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation

Mission Statement

To nurture and maintain the cultural arts and sciences for the benefit of our community.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Majestic View Nature Center logo
Natural Sciences

Majestic View Nature Center

Mission Statement

To promote environmental education and nature interpretation for Arvada and surrounding communities.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder Philharmonic logo
Performing Arts

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra

Mission Statement

The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra's mission is to enhance lives through the experience of arts, by providing access, creating connections, and preserving creativity.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Center for the Arts Evergreen logo
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 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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Denver Botanic Gardens

Free Days Denver Botanic Gardens at Plains Conservation Center
Thu Feb 19, 10AM-3PM
Aurora, CO
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Mizel Institute

Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: SCFD Free Day
Fri Feb 20, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Days
Sun Feb 22, All Day
Denver, CO
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Highlands Ranch Concert Band

Winter Concert "Celebrating Colorado"
Sun Feb 22, 3-4:30PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Brightonmusic Choir and Orchestra Inc.

Classics Concert
Sun Feb 22, 4-6PM
Brighton, CO
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Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Buffalo Bill's Birthday
Thu Feb 26, 10AM-5PM
Golden, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

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

Motus Theater & Denver District 7 Present: Motus Playback: Loving Our Immigrant Neighbors
Sat Feb 28, 1-3PM
Denver, CO
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Mizel Arts & Culture Center

Denver Children’s Theatre Presents: Pete The Cat: The Musical
Sun Mar 01, 10-10AM
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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