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.
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 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Life/Art Dance Ensemble
Mission Statement
To create and provide professional dance and music to Denver Metro communities through artistic collaboration, positive outreach, and education.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural History
Friends of Dinosaur Ridge
Mission Statement
To educate the public about, and ensure the preservation of, the natural and historic resources of Dinosaur Ridge, Triceratops Trail, and the surrounding areas.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Mission Statement
We engage and inspire through the transformative power of live theatre.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Central City Opera
Mission Statement
To present innovative opera productions spanning all genres that meet the highest artistic standards, prepare young singers for professional careers through the artists training program, provide performances and arts experiences that inspire audiences of all ages through the Education & Community Engagement Activities, and preserve and improve historic properties owned by the Company.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Museo de las Americas
Mission Statement
To educate our community through collecting, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the diverse arts and cultures of the Americas from ancient to contemporary, through innovative exhibitions and programs.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Platte Valley Players
Mission Statement
To enrich, educate, and entertain our community members by providing a creative and superior theatrical experience and create an outlet for community involvement toward quality entertainment.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA)
Mission Statement
To strengthen the community through the arts with a primary focus on youth engagement. Every student that walks through our doors experiences the transformative power of high quality out-of-school programs that develop art, social, and life skills.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Mudra Dance Studio
Mission Statement
To enable any person; without any discrimination of caste, creed, color, race, religion, nationality, economic, orientation, educational and social status. To learn the classical, contemporary and folk dances and performing arts of India and participate freely and fully without any reservations in the celebrations of life and diversity through the universal language of dance and music.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Ballet Ariel
Mission Statement
Ballet Ariel presents original ballets that combine classical tradition and images of contemporary culture, while providing dance education and fostering appreciation of the art of ballet.
1 of 336 organizations funded by SCFD
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 Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street & Chatfield Farms
City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts
Big Belmar Bash - Celebrate Independence Day in Belmar, the heart of Downtown Lakewood! Get ready for an evening filled with excitement and fun for all ages.
Youth On Record
Youth Open Mic - this free community event provides performance opportunities for emerging artists every first Friday. If you're wanting to explore live performance, this event is a perfect opportunity for both first timers and experienced performers, alike! The environment is friendly, encouraging, and non-judgmental. Prizes will be awarded to participants. Food and drinks will be provided. Friends and family members are encouraged to attend!
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!
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
DCPAccess Ticket Sale - Get low-price tickets to a variety of upcoming DCPA shows. Performance dates vary.
Museum of Outdoor Arts
SCFD Free Day at Marjorie Park
Sacred Voices
Sacred Voices LIVE is our monthly open mic night that takes place in Denver Community Media at 2101 Arapahoe St in Downtown Denver. It takes place on the 2nd Friday of every month.
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.
Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre
Concerts in the Carousel
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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