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
Boulder Symphony
Mission Statement
Boulder Symphony's mission is to connect with and profoundly affect the human spirit through performances of symphonic music.Learn More
1 of 323 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Leon Gallery
Mission Statement
To nurture and promote emerging artists and connect them with larger career opportunities to develop their practice, expand their audience, and forge a sustainable artistic career.Learn More
1 of 323 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
The Urban Farm
Mission Statement
To inspire excitement for learning through practical work experience in a farm setting while fostering respect, responsibility, curiosity, caring, and grit for youth within the City and County of Denver.Learn More
1 of 323 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
North Metro Arts Alliance
Mission Statement
To enrich awareness, education, and access to the arts for North Metro residents throughout the calendar year.Learn More
1 of 323 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Colorado Repertory Singers
Mission Statement
For the education, cultural enlightenment, and entertainment of the public through the presentation of a variety of choral music; Provides singers of all ages an environment that encourages musical growth, provides access to a full range of vocal works, and fosters a sense of community among its membership.Learn More
1 of 323 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Colorado Ballet
Mission Statement
To present exceptional classical ballet and contemporary dance through performances, training, education and community engagement while inspiring and growing an increasingly diverse audience base.Learn More
1 of 323 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Su Teatro
Mission Statement
To promote, produce, develop and preserve the cultural arts, heritage and traditions of the Chicano/Latino community. To advance mutual respect for other cultures; and to establish avenues where all cultures may come together.Learn More
1 of 323 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Parker Arts
Mission Statement
To enhance local economic vitality and quality of life by offering unique gathering spaces and providing access to a wide variety of high-quality performances, exhibits, and educational programs in arts, culture, history and science.Learn More
1 of 323 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Sound of the Rockies
Mission Statement
To entertain with excellence To mold singers* of all ages To enrich and inspire our communities Sound of the Rockies is an affiliate of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) This IRS filing covers BHS and affiliates: BHS VISION: Everyone in Harmony: A BLearn More
1 of 323 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Celebrate the Beat
Mission Statement
To provide the highest quality in-school and after-school dance programs for all children that will improve their physical health and well being, inspire them to believe in themselves, and establish a standard of excellence that impacts all aspects of their lives.Learn More
1 of 323 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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The Urban Farm
Fiber Fest
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot: See Shakespeare in the Parking Lot's Romeo and Juliet at Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library 2401 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205
St. Martin’s Chamber Choir
Columbine Memorial Concert
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens Free Days (York Street and Chatfield Farms): Free Days occur throughout the year, thanks to funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). This event will sell out; please get your tickets in advance. No onsite tickets available for sold out days. Free Days are for regular Gardens hours only and do not include ticketed events. Tickets will be available three months at a time (on a rolling basis) and the tickets will be released on the 1st of the month.
Four Mile Historic Park
Free Fridays at Four Mile
The Art Garage
Open Studio: Need space to work on your art? Join our monthly open studio available at a pay-what-you-can donation to The Art Garage! This is a chance to bring your own work and materials, engage in a focused environment surrounded by other local artists, work at your own pace, and give and get creative feedback. *Please read our Code of Conduct and reach out to The Art Garage staff at 303-377-2353 or info@artgaragedenver.com to inquire about bringing special materials such as oil paints, ceramics, and encaustics.
Roshni
Open Mic & Mingle: Open Mic & Mingle is our ongoing effort to bring together Community, Art and Artists of all genres and disciplines. It takes place every 4th Friday of the month at House of Friendship on 9641 E 16th Ave, Aurora.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
SCFD Free Day - Satisfy your science curiosity during our SCFD Free Days and Free Nights. No need to reserve your ticket ahead of time online. Walk up anytime during Free Days or Free Nights and gain access to the Wildlife Halls or our permanent exhibitions. A separate ticket is required if you'd like to visit the planetarium or the brand-new Infinity Theater.
Clyfford Still Museum
Día del Niño Celebration Program: Join the Clyfford Still Museum for a city-wide celebration of children worldwide during Día del Niño (Day of the Child) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Stop by the Museum’s outdoor forecourt to participate in an art-making session with a Denver-based artist. Enjoy child-friendly dance performances by local groups on the forecourt. This activity is free, and no registration is required. This event will be on a SCFD Free day.
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.
Following in the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Lockley at Dinosaur Ridge
Dinosaur Ridge, the world-renowned dinosaur track site just 30 minutes from Denver, provides a pathway straight to a local legacy. Since it opened in 1989, visitors have been able to…
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The Power of a Story
The Local Vocals of ASCENT: A Boulder Soundwalk
