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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.

Levitt Pavilion logo
Performing Arts

Levitt Pavilion Denver

Mission Statement

To build community through music.
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
Longmont Museum logo
Cultural History

Longmont Museum

Mission Statement

To explore history, experience art, and discover new ideas through dynamic programs, exhibitions, and events.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Cal-Wood logo
Natural History

Cal-Wood Education Center

Mission Statement

Cal-Wood’s mission is to offer a unique outdoor educational experience to youth and adults. Our founding vision has guided our organization since 1982: to inspire a greater appreciation for the natural world; to offer environmental education to those who would not otherwise experience it; and to provide unique educational opportunities in a special mountain setting. In all programs, Cal-Wood strives to grow the diversity and number of people who
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
Mile High Freedom Bands logo
Performing Arts

Mile High Freedom Band

Mission Statement

To engage, excite, educate, and entertain audiences and develop performers of all abilities. To make a positive contribution to the LGBT and other communities through our performances and activities.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Denver Film logo
Cultural History

Denver Film Society

Mission Statement

To develop opportunities for diverse audiences to discover film through creative, thought-provoking experiences.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
Colorado Chord Company logo
Performing Arts

Denver MountainAires Chapter SPEBSQSA, Inc (Colorado Chord Company)

Mission Statement

A dynamic, growing, diverse and effective organization of vocal artists mastering barbershop harmony who enjoy the fun and fellowship of singing among themselves, for and in service to others.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Centro Cultural Mexicano (Mexican Cultural Center)

Mission Statement

To increase awareness of Mexico's splendid traditions of travel, cuisine, art, music and handcrafts among the audiences of Colorado.
1 of 350 organizations funded by SCFD
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Visual Arts

The Art Garage

Mission Statement

To inspire, empower and promote creative self-expression by people of all ages.
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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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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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 Jan 13, 10AM-8PM
Denver, CO
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Colorado Mountain Club

Family Climb Night at CMC
Fri Jan 30, 4-7PM
Golden, 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 Feb 04, 10AM-5PM
Golden, CO
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Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum

SCFD Free Evenings - First Thursday of each month, free evening for SCFD Residents only from 4-7pm.
Thu Feb 05, 4-7PM
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! Free Days include access to the entire Denver Art Museum campus, including the Hamilton Building, Martin Building, and The Kirkland.
Tue Feb 10, 10AM-8PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Center for the Performing Arts

DCPAccess Sale - Get low-cost tickets to spectacular DCPA shows through the DCPAccess program, including Next to Normal and English. Login and save while supplies last!
Tue Feb 17, 12-12PM
Denver, 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 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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