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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.

Performers of the Boulder Opera
Performing Arts

Boulder Opera

Mission Statement

To making opera accessible, inspiring and engaging to the community.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Heritage Fine Arts Guild logo
Visual Arts

Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County

Mission Statement

To advance the development of fine arts as an integral part of the community, and to exhibit high quality, original work from artists in membership.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Denver Municipal Band logo
Performing Arts

Denver Municipal Band

Mission Statement

To provide free professional, positive, relevant, and exhilarating musical performances, largely in the Denver metro area. To unite diverse audiences and builds community through our music and performances. To enrich education with professional musical workshops, clinics, mentoring, and concerts for metro area students and schools. The Band accomplishes its vision by partnering with government
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder Symphony logo
Performing Arts

Boulder Symphony

Mission Statement

Boulder Symphony's mission is to connect with and profoundly affect the human spirit through performances of symphonic music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Mizel Institute logo
Cultural History

Mizel Institute

Mission Statement

To develop more educated, conscientious and empowered communities in order to create a world that is safer and more inclusive.
1 of 346 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 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts

Colorado Cello Summit

Mission Statement

To build and grow the cello-playing community in Colorado by creating an environment where cellists can come together to learn and make music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Aurora Symphony Orchestra logo
Performing Arts

Aurora Symphony Orchestra

Mission Statement

The Aurora Symphony Orchestra presents quality music in Aurora and surrounding communities.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
JLF Colorado logo
Performing Arts

JLF Colorado

Mission Statement

The mission of JLF Colorado is to cultivate culturally diverse, literary, visual and performing arts programming; provide platforms for intercultural conversations, and to disseminate knowledge from diverse cultural perspectives.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Updated Wings Over the Rockies logo
Cultural History

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Mission Statement

To educate and inspire people of all ages about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present and future.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD

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SCFD funds over 300 organizations in the 7-county Denver metro area.

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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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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.
Fri Nov 06, 10AM-4PM
Lone Tree, CO
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The New Local

THE NEW LOCAL presents Downtown First Friday: West Pearl — Local Love & Libations
Fri Nov 06, 4-7PM
Boulder, CO
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Denver Art Museum

Free Day at the Dam & Night at the Museums - During Free Days at the DAM, engage with art, explore onsite activities, and experience exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission! On November 7, take advantage of extended hours and celebrate Night at the Museums, part of Denver Arts Week. Free Days include access to the entire Denver Art Museum campus, including the Hamilton Building, Martin Building, and The Kirkland. For information on exhibitions on view on this day, visit https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions. Special ticketed exhibitions require additional ticket.
Sat Nov 07, 10AM-10PM
Denver, CO
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Clyfford Still Museum

Night at the Museums
Sat Nov 07, 10AM-10PM
Denver, CO
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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.
Sat Nov 07, 10AM-4PM
Lone Tree, CO
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Platte Valley Players

Goodnight Moon - Based on the beloved children’s classic by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd, and adapted for the live stage by Chad Henry, Goodnight Moon brings the familiar world of the bedtime story to life through music, movement and playful storytelling. Goodnight Moon is a gentle, imaginative celebration of wonder, comfort and the simple magic of saying “goodnight.” A charming theatrical experience for young audiences and the young at heart. SHOWTIMES: 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM
Sat Nov 07, 10AM-12:30PM
Brighton, CO
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Littleton Symphony Orchestra

A Musical Postcard from the Young and Young at Heart
Sat Nov 07, 2:30-3:30PM
Littleton, CO
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
Sat Nov 07, 5-10PM
Denver, CO
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Thornton Community Band

Fall 2026 Concert "Summon the Heroes"
Sat Nov 07, 6-7:30PM
Thornton, CO
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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.

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Meet Daphne Rice-Allen, Board Chair of the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center

Dare to wonder with us in this new season of the SCFD Wonder-Cast! In this episode we chat with Daphne Rice-Allen about the Denver metro area’s vibrant Black history and…

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