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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.

Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities logo
Performing Arts

Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities

Mission Statement

To strive for quality programs by nurturing creative ideas, fostering community participation, facilitating professional excellence in member offerings, and ensuring inclusive access for residents of Broomfield and the surrounding communities.
1 of 346 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 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Warm Cookies of the Revolution logo
Cultural History

Warm Cookies of the Revolution

Mission Statement

To engage community members in crucial civic issues by creating innovative and fun arts and cultural programs.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Rocky Mountain Music Association logo
Performing Arts

Rocky Mountain Arts Association

Mission Statement

Rocky Mountain Arts Association’s member choruses, the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus and the Denver Women’s Chorus, are committed to building community through music. Mission: To spread a message of equality, acceptance and empowerment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals by providing artistic, educational, cultural and social enrichment for our audiences and our singers.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

A Child’s Song

Mission Statement

To provide music education and appreciation for the entire family in order to fully develop the brain on individual, group, and community levels in an atmosphere and environment that nurtures, advances, and preserves the art of creating music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts
Cultural History

City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts

Mission Statement

To enrich and inspire people through places and programs that engage, celebrate and build community through heritage, culture and the arts.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Arvada Chorale logo
Performing Arts

Arvada Chorale

Mission Statement

The Arvada Chorale brings joy and enrichment to the Front Range community through beautiful choral music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Stories on Stage

Mission Statement

To nurture empathy and understanding among individuals as well as groups through performing arts programming that combines theater with literature.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Boulder Chorale logo
Performing Arts

Boulder Chorale

Mission Statement

Our mission is to enrich and inspire a broad community through music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum

Mission Statement

To enhance the city's unique identity through education, activism, and stewardship on behalf of local heritage and historic places. To enhance the city's unique identity by telling the story of Margaret "Molly" Brown's activism, philanthropy and passion through educational programs, exhibits and stewardship.
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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Open Studios

Open Studios Tour takes place in artists' studios in all towns in Boulder County as well as studios in unincorporated areas.
Sat Oct 03, 12-5PM
Boulder, CO
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Chicano Humanities and Arts Council

Celebrar las Culturas
Sat Oct 03, 1-7PM
Brighton, CO
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Open Studios

Open Studios Tour takes place in artists' studios in all towns in Boulder County as well as studios in unincorporated areas.
Sun Oct 04, 12-5PM
Boulder, CO
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Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)

Scènes de Ballet
Sun Oct 04, 2:30-4PM
Denver, CO
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Hudson Gardens Self-Guided Field Trips - Explore the Gardens with your group at your own pace. Facilitators are welcome to bring their own activities and lessons to aid in the field trip experience.
Mon Oct 05, 9AM-3PM
Littleton, CO
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Parker Arts

Art Reception: Sublime Nature: Kate Breakey and Tony Hochstetler. Celebrate Sublime Nature during this free community reception at the PACE Center Gallery. Meet fellow art enthusiasts, enjoy light refreshments and music, and experience the exhibition in a welcoming gallery setting. Bring your friends and family to explore the exhibition and discover the extraordinary beauty of the natural world through the eyes of Kate Breakey and Tony Hochstetler. Admission is free and open to the public, but please RSVP for the reception.
Thu Oct 08, 6-7:30PM
Parker, CO
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Forney Museum of Transportation

Free Day
Fri Oct 09, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Forney Museum of Transportation

Free Day at the Forney Museum of Transportation
Fri Oct 09, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Open Studios

Open Studios Tour takes place in artists' studios in all towns in Boulder County as well as studios in unincorporated areas.
Sat Oct 10, 12-5PM
Boulder, 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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