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.
Performing Arts
Colorado Children’s Chorale
Mission Statement
To present professional choral concerts and educational programs that entertain, inspire, and bring joy to audiences and communities.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Highlands Ranch Concert Band
Mission Statement
To provide a platform for area professional and amateur musicians to provide quality educational public concerts with a variety of musical literature. To promote an educational experience for both the musicians and the public attending the concerts. To provide band and ensemble musical arts and entertainment for this area.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Local Theater Company
Mission Statement
To engage audiences through innovative performances that spark camaraderie, learning, and contemplation, and provide a resourceful environment for theater artists to take creative risks and develop their work.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Kantorei
Mission Statement
To elevate the human experience through choral excellence.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Community Minded Dance (CMDance)
Mission Statement
To build healthy, thriving communities, cultivating the next generation of Colorado artists through world-class arts education programs that bring the global culture of social dancing to Colorado youth and adults.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Museum of Outdoor Arts
Mission Statement
To make art a part of everyday life.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Boulder Ballet
Mission Statement
The mission of Boulder Ballet is to create, explore and extend the artistry, passion and joy of dance in community with its artists, students and audiences through the opportunities of performance, the excellence of training, the enrichment of education and outreach for all.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Roshni
Mission Statement
Every citizen in the district deserves access to Art and Artistic activities. Every child has the potential to become an Artist, given the right support and access. Every adult can reach their higher potential given the right environment.
1 of 348 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
Free Days Denver Botanic Gardens at Plains Conservation Center
Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre
FREE Family Film Series – GHOSTBUSTERS. Who you gonna call? Enjoy a free, family‑friendly screening of Ghostbusters, the beloved supernatural comedy that brings laughs, adventure, and just the right amount of spooky fun. Bring favorite people for an evening of ghostly fun, mischievous ghosts, and iconic movie magic. Ghostbusters costume contest before the show! Come early to enjoy the spooky pre-show fun and our concession stand. It’s the perfect way to kick off a community night everyone can enjoy. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Film starts at 7:00 pm.
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Worldwide Knit in Public Day - Join other yarnies on the observation deck of the Buffalo Bill Museum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 13. Enjoy spectacular views and receive a free admission pass to the museum. Knitters and crocheters of all ages and levels are welcome! Bring a chair, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, and your current yarn project.
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Worldwide Knit in Public Day - Join other yarnies on the observation deck of the Buffalo Bill Museum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 13, for this FREE event. Enjoy spectacular views and receive a free admission pass to the museum. Knitters and crocheters of all ages and levels are welcome!
Clyfford Still Museum
Denver Pride Month - Free Day
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
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
Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado
The Lavender Lyre at Lighthouse Writer’s Workshop, 3844 York St., Denver
Four Mile Historic Park
2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
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.
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 Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast
