Adams County Cultural Council
The Adams County Cultural Council (ACCC) recommends SCFD funding disbursement to Tier III organizations serving Adams County. In 2026, the Adams County Cultural Council awarded $2.4 million in SCFD 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 2026, more than $2.4 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: April 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: April 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: April 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: April 23, 2026 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Meeting video
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)
Meeting video
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)
Meeting video
Cultural Council Meeting, Funding Proposal Presentation, Thursday, June 18, 5:00 PM – virtual
Topic: Cultural Council Funding Allocation Meeting
Time: Jun 18, 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 – (Dinner 5:00 / Meeting 5:30)
- Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Administration Building, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, CO 80601
*Cancelled* Cultural Council Final Meeting, if needed, Thursday, October 1, 5:00 PM, virtual, link to come
Cultural Council 2028 Funding Meeting, Thursday, December 10, 3-5:00 PM – in-person
- Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Administration Building, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, CO 80601
*Dates, times, locations subject to change.
Adams County Cultural Council
2027 Meeting Calendar & Meeting Links*
Cultural Council Kick-off Meeting & 2027 Process, Thursday, March 18, 5:00 PM – in-person, location TBD (Dinner 5:00 / Meeting 5:30)
ACCC receives grants to review – Thursday, March 19
Study Session #1: Thursday, April 1, 5:00 PM – virtual, Microsoft Teams
- Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/236444998781194?p=gqLC4ezxSrEv21K8SA
- Meeting ID: 236 444 998 781 194 / Passcode: fx7hD7Gz
Study Session #2: Thursday, April 8, 5:00 PM – virtual, Microsoft Teams
- Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/277283997456320?p=U3oABGpwAiLUB6wKIG
- Meeting ID: 277 283 997 456 320 /Passcode: 8qZ2Jr9v
Study Session #3: Thursday, April 15, 5:00 PM – virtual, Microsoft Teams
- Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/252873450477813?p=Y8UHtJFgmioQ1a2MtY
- Meeting ID: 252 873 450 477 813 / Passcode: eX6Ng27b
Study Session #4: Thursday, April 22, 5:00 PM – virtual, Microsoft Teams
- Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/234734921811727?p=5UvXbHejG4NluWpb1a
- Meeting ID: 234 734 921 811 727 / Passcode: pJ9nG34F
Study Session #5: Thursday, May 6, 5:00 PM – virtual, Microsoft Teams
- Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/270608048502050?p=8NX3veWtuyAb8me9nO
- Meeting ID: 270 608 048 502 050 / Passcode: MA2xT2Rr
Study Session #6: Thursday, May 13, 5:00 PM – virtual, Microsoft Teams
- Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27993124569793?p=a51SyNN0SkwYTDNqSK
- Meeting ID: 279 931 245 697 93 / Passcode: EK3iT3j3
Ratings due, Monday, May 17, 8:00 AM
Cultural Council Meeting, Funding Proposal Presentation, Thursday, June 10, 5:00 PM – virtual, Microsoft Teams
- Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/245108329793630?p=OAvn2k9c4SQa81Jtb5
- Meeting ID: 245 108 329 793 630 / Passcode: Af3Yw9Qv
Adams County BOCC Study Session Presentation, Wednesday, June 30, estimated
Adams County Public Hearing Approval, Wednesday, July 14, estimated
Cultural Council Retreat, Thursday, September 9, 5:00 PM – in-person, location TBD – (Dinner 5:00 / Meeting 5:30)
SCFD Board Meeting to approve Tier III funding, presentation by Cultural Council Representative, Thursday, September 23, 1:00 PM
Cultural Council Final Meeting, if needed, Thursday, October 7, 5:00 PM, virtual
*Dates, times, locations subject to change.
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 | |
| Izabel Zambryzcki |
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