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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.

Foothills Arts production
Performing Arts

Foothills-Arts & Events Agency

Mission Statement

To create, establish, put on, and provide classes and opportunities for District-wide cultural arts services for the benefit of the taxpayers of the District.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Levitt Pavilion logo
Performing Arts

Levitt Pavilion Denver

Mission Statement

To build community through music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Buffalo Bill Museum logo
Cultural History

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Mission Statement

The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, a facility owned and operated by the City and County of Denver, exists to preserve the memory of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. To this end it maintains the Cody gravesite and related structures on Lookout Mountain Park; collects, cares for and interprets artifacts associated with "Buffalo Bill" Cody's life and times between 1846 and 1917; and records Cody's ongoing influence on American culture.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
CJRO with Heidi Schmidt and orchestra
Performing Arts

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra

Mission Statement

Our purpose is to establish an active community within the freedom and culture expressed inauthentic and engaging jazz experiences. As a performing arts organization, our goal is to strengthen the community through jazz performances, recordings, and education. Jazz musictransports the listener through the best of the past, as well as the direction of the future.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
South Suburban Parks and Recreation logo
Natural History

South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Mission Statement

To further the appreciation of natural open space for our community through direct positive experiences.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Evergreen Children's Chorale logo
Performing Arts

Evergreen Children’s Chorale

Mission Statement

To Inspire and engage young performers through quality experiences that create community and nurture a love of the arts.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Mile High Community Band logo
Performing Arts

Mile High Community Band

Mission Statement

To bring high quality concert and jazz band music and music education to a diverse population in the Denver Metropolitan area, including performance experience and music education for band members.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Youth On Record

Mission Statement

Youth on Record empowers young creatives to achieve their artistic, personal, and academic best by employing Colorado musicians and artists as their coaches and mentors.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Historic Boulder, Inc.

Mission Statement

To save important places and buildings through advocacy, education, alliances and action.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Visitors at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Natural History

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Mission Statement

Be a catalyst! Ignite our community's passion for nature and science.
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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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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Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre

FREE Family Film Series – COCO. Celebrate community, culture, and the power of family at a free, family‑friendly screening of Coco, the heartwarming Pixar adventure that brings music, memory, and tradition to life. Follow young Miguel on his vibrant journey through the Land of the Dead as he discovers the importance of heritage and staying true to yourself. Don’t miss face-painting and our cultural celebration before the show featuring a special ballet folklorico performance. Doors open at 1:00 pm. Film starts at 2:00 pm.
Sun Sep 13, 1-3PM
Denver, CO
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Motus Theater

Motus Playback Theater Presents: Erie Stories of Good Neighbors
Sun Sep 13, 2-4PM
erie, CO
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Control Group Productions

The Truth About 250-150 is a free, immersive gallery installed inside a renovated school bus, a cargo trailer, a tipi, and a shade tent. Created in response to Colorado's 150th anniversary and the nation's 250th, it challenges official state narratives and bears witness to the legacy of violence, land dispossession, and systemic injustice against Native peoples — amplifying Native voices through murals, interactive installations, a zine, youth art, audio, and video. The experience combines education, artistry, and somatic practice to invite guests into healing, reflection and reparations. See website for full tour info.
Tue Sep 15, 9AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Youth On Record

16 LIVE is bringing Denver's Dance & DJ culture to downtown. Two Thursdays a month August - October.
Thu Sep 17, 5-9PM
Denver, CO
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South Suburban Park and Recreation – Cultural Department

Free Family Fun Nights - this event will take place every 3rd Friday from June through September at Sheridan Recreation Center from 5:30pm -7:30pm
Fri Sep 18, 5:30-7:30PM
Sheridan, CO
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Clyfford Still Museum

15th Anniversary Community Celebration
Sat Sep 19, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Moving Stories: A Workshop for families with children aged 3-6 to combine storytelling and dance
Sat Sep 19, 10-11:30AM
Denver, CO
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Youth On Record

YOR Fest
Sat Sep 19, 1-6PM
Denver, CO
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Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Free Day
Sun Sep 20, 12-5PM
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.

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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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