Adams County Cultural Council
The Adams County Cultural Council (ACCC) recommends SCFD funding disbursement to Tier III organizations serving Adams County. In 2025, the Adams County Cultural Council awarded more than $2.6 million in ACFD funds to 91 organizations that bring arts, culture, science, and history to our schools, communities, and residents.
SCFD and the Adams County Cultural Council
SCFD is a special tax district in the 7-county Denver metro region that has been funding arts and culture since the 1980s. This small tax (1 penny on $10) is responsible for helping create an incredibly vibrant art scene, and Adams County is proud to be a part of that community.
In addition to funding some of the region’s largest cultural institutions like the Denver Zoo, the Denver Art Museum, Botanic Gardens, Museum of Nature & Science, Butterfly Pavilion, and so many others, SCFD also helps smaller organizations that go into our communities, schools, and directly to Adams County residents.
The Adams County Cultural Council recommends SCFD funding to the Tier III organizations that serve Adams County. In 2025, more than $2.6 million was distributed to 91 organizations.
Learn more about SCFD and the impact it has on our communities here.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Adams County Cultural Council, you can learn more by visiting our Citizen Advisory Boards and Commissions page.
Tier III Organization Resources
To request the documents below, please click here.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Adams County Cultural Council
2026 Meeting Calendar
Cultural Council Kick-off Meeting & 2026 Process, Thursday, March 19, 5:00 PM – in-person, Waymire Dome in Riverdale Regional Park – (Dinner 5:00 / Meeting 5:30)
- Waymire Dome, Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, Co 80601
Study Session #1: Thursday, April 2, 5:00 PM – virtual
Topic: Cultural Council Study Session #1
Time: Apr 2, 2026 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Meeting video
Study Session #2: Thursday, April 9, 5:00 PM – virtual
Topic: Cultural Council Study Session #2
Time: Apr 9, 2026 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Meeting video
Study Session #3: Thursday, April 16, 5:00 PM – virtual
Topic: Cultural Council Study Session #3
Time: Apr 16, 2026 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Meeting video
Study Session #4: Thursday, April 23, 5:00 PM – virtual*
Topic: Cultural Council Study Session #4
Time: Apr 23, 2026 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 829 7955 9543
Passcode: 512050
Study Session #5: Thursday, May 7, 5:00 PM – virtual*
Topic: Cultural Council Study Session #5
Time: May 7, 2026 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 839 0339 3886
Passcode: 026376
Study Session #6: Thursday, May 14, 5:00 PM – virtual
Topic: Cultural Council Study Session #6
Time: May 14, 2026 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 869 7701 2630
Passcode: 422690
Cultural Council Meeting, Funding Proposal Presentation, Thursday, June 4, 5:00 PM – virtual
Topic: Cultural Council Funding Allocation Meeting
Time: Jun 4, 2026 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 868 4187 5459
Passcode: 593811
Cultural Council Retreat, Thursday, September 10, 5:00 PM – in-person, location TBD – (Dinner 5:00 / Meeting 5:30)
Cultural Council Final Meeting, if needed, Thursday, October 1, 5:00 PM, virtual, link to come
*Dates, times, locations subject to change.
Adams County Cultural Council
Study Session #1
Thursday, April 3, 2025 5 p.m.
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Adams County Cultural Council
Study Session #2
Thursday, April 10, 2025 5 p.m.
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Adams County Cultural Council
Study Session #3
Thursday, April 17, 2025 5 p.m.
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Adams County Cultural Council
Study Session #4
Thursday, April 24, 2025 5 p.m.
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Adams County Cultural Council
Study Session #5
Thursday, May 8, 2025 5 p.m.
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Adams County Cultural Council
Study Session #6
Thursday, May 15, 2025 5 p.m.
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If you are interested in becoming a member of the Adams County Cultural Council, learn more here.
| Joyce Downing, Chair | Kerry Laing |
| Aaron Vega, Vice-Chair | Dana Manyothane, SCFD Liaison |
| Carrie Hausfather, Secretary | Zoe Ocampo, Adams County Liaison |
| Susan Beyda | Melvin Wardlow, Administrative Coordinator |
| Larry Dunn |
Contact
Zoe Ocampo, Cultural Arts Manager
Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department
9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, CO 80601
303.637.8028 | Email
Melvin Wardlow, Administrative Coordinator
Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department
9755 Henderson Rd. Brighton, CO 80601
303.637.8072 | Email
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