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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.

Boulder Jewish Community Center logo
Cultural History

Menorah: Arts, Culture, and Education at the Boulder JCC

Mission Statement

To provide enlightening and entertaining arts, cultural, and educational programs for the Jewish community and the community at large.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Denver March Powwow logo
Cultural History

Denver March Powwow

Mission Statement

To organize and stage the annual Denver March Powwow and to do all actions reasonably necessary and conveniently related to the staging of such powwow; and to preserve and protect the traditional performing arts of American Indian people.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities logo
Performing Arts

Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities

Mission Statement

To strive for quality programs by nurturing creative ideas, fostering community participation, facilitating professional excellence in member offerings, and ensuring inclusive access for residents of Broomfield and the surrounding communities.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys logo
Cultural History

Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys

Mission Statement

To provide educational and cultural services to the greater Rocky Mountain region through the preservation, exhibition, collection and interpretation of the visual arts using miniatures, dolls and toys.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder Chorale logo
Performing Arts

Boulder Chorale

Mission Statement

Our mission is to enrich and inspire a broad community through music.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
The Upstart Crow logo
Performing Arts

The Upstart Crow Theatre Company

Mission Statement

To staging the finest works of classical theater and providing the community with affordable access to these works.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Gift of Jazz logo
Performing Arts

Gift of Jazz

Mission Statement

To enrich the community through the creation, promotion, and preservation of the art of Jazz in the Rocky Mountain region, and to broaden the audience for jazz music through jazz education and outreach.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Colorado Choir logo
Performing Arts

The Colorado Choir and Chorus Organization

Mission Statement

To further the musical training of its members and to demonstrate our passion for music and thus inspire, educate and entertain our audiences.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
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.
1 of 349 organizations funded by SCFD
Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado logo
Performing Arts

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company

Mission Statement

The Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company presents profound theatrical stories that inspire our audiences and enrich our community.
1 of 349 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 Art Museum

Free Day at the DAM: 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 May 12, 10AM-8PM
Denver, CO
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Nature Center and Park Visitation - The Carson Nature Center is open Tuesday through Friday for drop in visitation from 12 - 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.
Tue May 12, 12-4:30PM
Littleton, CO
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Colorado MahlerFest

Mahler in New York: a Film
Thu May 14, 11AM-12PM
Boulder, CO
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Colorado MahlerFest

MAHLER | Kindertotenlieder ZEMLINSKY | Clarinet Trio in D minor, Op. 3
Thu May 14, 3-4PM
Boulder, CO
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Colorado MahlerFest

The Mahlers in New York: a Play
Thu May 14, 7:30-9PM
Boulder, CO
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Mizel Institute

Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: SCFD Free Day
Fri May 15, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Access Gallery

Access Gallery Presents Paper Works from April 3 through May 16, 2026. The exhibition features more than 20 drawings, prints, and other works on paper by Access Gallery artists and was developed through a collaborative curatorial process with Denver artist and longtime Access Gallery collaborator James-Allan Holmes and Access Gallery artists Brittany Murdock and Stephen Ray Esparza.
Fri May 15, 6-8PM
Denver, CO
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Colorado MahlerFest

Mahler: Ideas & Insights- a Symposium
Sat May 16, 10AM-1PM
Boulder, CO
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Colorado Honor Band Association

Colorado Youth Bands Spring Concert
Sun May 17, 3-5:30PM
Lakewood, 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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