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Now Accepting Annual Report Photos and Video Submissions!
SCFD is accepting photo and video submissions for the 2023 Annual Report! Please upload high-quality photo and video files (.jpg, .png, .mp4 and .mov accepted) from 2023 to this Dropbox folder for the chance to be featured in SCFD's 2023 annual report to the community and annual report sizzle reel. The report's theme is "Wonder Wherever You Go", which will showcase the breadth and depth of the cultural programming available to all throughout the district.
Be sure to save your files with your organization's name and appropriate photo credits in the file name. Files without a clear attribution will not be considered. Submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024. If you have any questions, reach out to Emma Mantooth at emma@scfd.org or 303.860.0588 ext. 116.
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What you need, when you need it
Just a friendly reminder that we are continuing to add information, tutorials, grant deadlines, and other important details to pages dedicated to your tier of partnership with the district. Please use these resources to help answer your questions.
Tier I | Tier II | Tier III
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Congratulations to Program Officer, Dana Manyothane!
SCFD Program Officer, Dana Manyothane, was recently selected as one of the Denver Business Journal's 2024 Leaders in Diversity We are so proud of Dana and her efforts to prioritize equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in her work here at SCFD and in the community as chair of the EDIA Committee at CBCA. Dana was honored alongside several local businesses and business leaders throughout the Denver metro area. At the award ceremony on June 20, Dana shared, "We always say in the office, 'you don't know what you don't know.' But with diversity, the unknown becomes known." Learn more about Dana and the other honorees here.
Congratulations, Dana!
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Roundtables from The Collaborative of the SCFD
The Collaborative of the SCFD hosts roundtables, trainings and networking events, which are open to all SCFD Tiers. Please RSVP to Jannett@Collaborativescfd.org if you would like to attend the events below.
Common Access Barriers in Facilities for People with Disabilities, presented by Emily Shuman - Executive Director of Rocky Mountain ADA
This session will review the ADA facility design standards application and purpose. We will discuss common access barriers in facilities that can be addressed with minimal burden, and a practical framework for prioritizing barrier removal. Join on Zoom (passcode 731194) on July 18, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Tier III Organizations: Membership Opportunity
The Collaborative of the SCFD is a non-profit membership organization comprised of Tier I and Tier II grantees. In its new pilot membership model, Tier III organizations are invited to join. Since 1994, its organizations have used a portion of their SCFD award to provide K-12 education grants to public schools and cultural programming to the Denver metro community.
During a two-year pilot process, the Collaborative aims to establish responsive programming to support its members' needs and serve the community. Membership enrollment will remain open through August 1, 2024. Please reach out to jannett@collaborativescfd.org for more information.
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SURVEY: Help CBCA Plan for the Future
Colorado Business Committee for Arts' (CBCA) leadership has begun the work of drafting a new strategic plan that will lead us to an equitable, sustainable and vibrant future. It is important that CBCA’s stakeholders are included in the process as the organization exists to serve the intersection of arts and business. CBCA takes this commitment seriously and understands that to meet your needs, the organization must hear your honest feedback, even if it is unexpected or uncomfortable.
CBCA asks you to complete a survey response to assist in collecting the community’s thoughts on the organization. The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Please complete it no later than end-of-day on July 10, 2024.
To thank you for your participation in the survey, CBCA will be conducting a drawing, and five lucky participants will be randomly selected to receive A Denver Museum of nature & Science prize pack, a Meow Wolf Denver prize pack, Film on the Rocks - Mad Max: Fury Road tickets, or VISA gift cards. To be entered in the drawing, please provide your contact information at the end of the survey.
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Nominate for the Mayor's Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture
Denver Arts & Venues is now accepting applications and nominations for the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture to recognize programs, individuals and organizations that make significant and lasting contributions to the artistic, cultural and creative landscape in the City and County of Denver. Winners will be recognized through a $2,500 stipend, a video highlighting their achievements, and a piece of artwork created by local artists which will include a plaque commemorating the award. They will be honored at a luncheon award ceremony.
Individuals may nominate an individual or organization through a simple form and Arts & Venues will follow up with the nominee for more information. Alternatively, individuals and groups may apply for an award directly. Groups and individuals need not be nominated prior to completing an application. Those applying for a Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Arts & Culture for themselves or their organization may complete an application on their own behalf.
Learn more and submit nominations or applications here.
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New Staff? Make Sure They're Signed Up for SCFD Email Communications!
As the 2024 grant cycle continues, please ensure that any new staff at your organization who might be involved with SCFD funds signs up for our email communications. We send regular updates to organizations by Tier regarding grant deadlines, trainings and more.
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"Elevating the SCFD" Shout Out
As part of our ongoing work with you to help raise the profile of the SCFD for residents across the metro area, we’ll be adding a hat tip to organizations who have found a way to include SCFD in their outreach. The goal is to highlight all the ways your organization can help.
We welcome all funded partners to join us in elevating the value of SCFD. Need ideas or content? Check out our Communicator's Toolkit.
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Hat Tip to Dinosaur Ridge
A special thank you to Dinosaur Ridge for their Instagram highlight reel from the SCFD Block Party & Awards.
Register your Free Days with Us
If you have free days, programs or events to share with the public, you can submit them for inclusion on the SCFD website. This is one of the most visited pages on our website. Submit your Free Days.
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Welcome New Board Members: Patty Salazar and Tamra Ward | | |
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Patty Salazar was appointed by Colorado Governor Jared Polis as Executive Director for the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) in January 2019. As DORA's Executive Director, she leads the state’s umbrella regulatory authority and consumer protection agency which has oversight of more than 50 industries, whose work is supported by nearly 700 employees and more than 40 boards, commissions and advisory committees with more than 350 appointees. She joined the SCFD board in May 2024 and her first term expires in May 2027. Learn more about Patty here. | | |
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For nearly three decades, Tamra Ward has played an active role in Colorado’s communications, public affairs and issue management arena with experience at the local, state and federal level. Her firm, Taloma Partners, works at the intersection of the public and private sector, providing clients with counsel, strategy and execution assistance. She joined the SCFD board in May 2024 and her first term expires May 2027. Learn more about Tamra here. | |
Did you know you can stay up to date on all things SCFD more than just once a month? Check out our News You Can Use webpage! | | | | |
