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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.

Greater Boulder Youth Orchestra
Performing Arts

Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras

Mission Statement

To provide a variety of opportunities for young musicians to deepen their musical skills and passion and to engage the community through performances of the highest possible artistic level.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Philippine American Society of Colorado logo
Cultural History

Philippine-American Society of Colorado (PASCO)

Mission Statement

To cultivate, preserve, promote and share the Philippine culture and heritage through educational and cultural opportunities that would enrich and enhance the lives of its members and the people of Colorado.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Bluff Lake Nature Center logo
Natural Sciences

Bluff Lake Nature Center

Mission Statement

Bluff Lake Nature Center is a unique urban natural area dedicated to educating and inspiring people of all ages to respect, protect, and connect with our natural world.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Morrison Natural History Museum logo
Natural History

Morrison Natural History Museum

Mission Statement

To serve the curious by acquiring, preserving, and displaying objects related to local paleontology while promoting critical thinking and science literacy.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Danse Etoile logo
Performing Arts

Danse Etoile Ballet

Mission Statement

To produce quality artistic performances, programs, and instruction which will foster access to and appreciation of dance and theater for new audiences. To build self-esteem through hard work, learning self-discipline, responsibility and commitment and the value of working as part of a larger community. To make ballet accessible to people of all ages.
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
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.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation logo
Cultural History

Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation

Mission Statement

To preserve the natural environment, enhancing cultural life in Colorado and providing educational opportunities devoted to western heritage, wildlife and the arts.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Thornton Community Band logo
Performing Arts

Thornton Community Band

Mission Statement

To provide continuing opportunity for community musicians to perform music that is challenging and interesting to both musicians and audiences, to serve the community through the performance of a variety of band and ensemble music via formal concerts and community events, and to encourage and to assist young musicians in developing and pursuing their love of performing music.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Dancers at Tango Colorado
Cultural History

Tango Colorado

Mission Statement

To provide a forum where people can meet regularly to learn, practice, perform and enjoy Argentine Tango dance, music and culture.
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 Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day
Mon Dec 08, 9AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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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!
Tue Dec 09, 10AM-8PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Botanic Gardens

Free Days at Plains Conservation Center: This Aurora-based center helps students and adults grow their knowledge and appreciation of the prairie ecosystem and the cultural history of Colorado through a variety of educational programs managed by Denver Botanic Gardens in cooperation with the City of Aurora.
Thu Dec 11, 10AM-3PM
Aurora, CO
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Brightonmusic Choir and Orchestra Inc.

Holiday Concert - Jazz, Orchestra, Choir
Sun Dec 14, 4-6PM
Brighton, CO
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Mizel Institute

Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: SCFD Free Day
Fri Dec 19, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

SCFD Free General Admission Day
Fri Dec 19, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Colorado Chamber Players

Harp for the Holidays, at TrailWinds Rec Center
Tue Dec 30, 4-5PM
Thornton, CO
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Denver Center for the Performing Arts

DCPAccess Sale - an opportunity to purchase low-cost tickets to upcoming shows. The January sale features tickets to Cowboys & East Indians and Godspeed.
Tue Jan 06, 12-12PM
Denver, CO
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Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Free Admission the First Wednesday of the Month from November 2025-April 2026. For groups of 10 or more please make a reservation. Need a sign language interpreter or CART services? Let us know and we can request that for you from the city of Denver.
Wed Jan 07, 10AM-5PM
Golden, 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.

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Meet Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast

On this episode of the SCFD Wonder-Cast, find out what it takes to make theater magic happen with the Wardrobe Supervisor at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Heidi…

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Meet Cynthia Cazanas Garin on the SCFD Wonder-Cast

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Meet Claire Gormley and the Boulder Metalsmithing Association with the SCFD Wonder-Cast

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Welcome to the SCFD Wonder-Cast: A New Way to Tell the Stories of SCFD

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