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. 

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Resources for Good

Holiday Happenings in the SCFD

We know that the holiday season can be one of the busiest times for the cultural sector here in the metro Denver area. We've included a list of many of the holiday happenings around the district in our newsletter to the general public this month. THANK YOU for the hard work you're putting into holiday productions, exhibits, concerts and more!

Read Our 2022 Annual Report!

In case you missed it, SCFD's 2022 Annual Report, "A Kaleidoscope of Culture" is now available on our website! In the report, we spotlight the collaborative, immersive and visionary programming of our funded organizations and share the impacts of SCFD's largest year of funding yet.

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 event below.



• Volunteer Roundtable

Meet in person on Tuesday, December 5, 2:30 - 4 p.m. at Swallow Hill Music

• Engaging Employees with Disabilities

This training presented by Emily Shuman, Executive Director of Rocky Mountain ADA, breaks down employer responsibilities under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides guidance on engaging employees with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations. Participants will receive an overview of the employment portion of the ADA, to include who has rights and who has responsibilities. We will discuss how to engage in the interactive process for implementing reasonable accommodations, as well as common types of reasonable accommodations. Finally, we will discuss best practices for fostering a welcoming, inclusive workplace to help recruit and retain employees with disabilities. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions during this session. Join on Zoom on January 23 at 3:00 p.m.

• Engaging with Patrons with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) represents a historic milestone, as it is the first comprehensive civil rights law focused on people with disabilities. The ADA opens the doors to participation in placed of public accommodation by prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities. This training presented by Emily Shuman, Executive Director of Rocky Mountain ADA, will summarize the ADA and define disability. We will examine the rights of people with disabilities and the responsibilities of cultural and arts organizations to provide access to patrons under the ADA. Terms such as reasonable modification, effective communication, and undue burden will be explained. Finally, we will discuss best practices for disability inclusion in arts organizations. Join on Zoom on January 30 at 3:00 p.m.

ArtsHERE Grant Program Accepting Statements of Interest

The National Endowment for the Arts has partnered with South Arts to launch the ArtsHERE pilot grant program in collaboration with five other U.S. Regional Arts Organizations. ArtsHERE will invest in a range of projects from eligible organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to equity. The intent of the grant program is to strengthen the capacity of organizations that are engaging with underserved groups/communities to boost arts participation, learn from their experiences in undertaking this work, and connect these organizations through technical assistance and peer-learning opportunities. Learn more and submit your statement of interest here.

Read CBCA's 2023 Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture

CBCA has shared its 2023 Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture! The study examines the economic impact of SCFD-funded organizations in the metro Denver area and the post-pandemic recovery of our cultural sector. You can read the study here.

"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. 

Hat Tip to the Centennial State Ballet



A special thank you to the Centennial State Ballet for their Instagram shoutout. We welcome all funded partners to join us in elevating the value of the SCFD. Please take a look at the resources we’ve developed to help. 



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. 

February Board Meeting

The next meeting of the SCFD Board of Directors will be held virtually at 1 p.m. on February 22, 2024. Get information for joining meetings and see the full calendar of 2023 board meetings.

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!