# Spanish foundations cultural expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-foundations-cultural-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-01T16:49:32.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Spanish foundations are expanding cultural programming and rehabilitating historic buildings across various regions. In the Canary Islands, the Santa Cruz City Council approved a concession for the Viera y Clavijo Cultural Complex to host the first CaixaForum in the region, with Fundación la Caixa committing two million euros annually to transform the property into a cultural and scientific hub.

In other parts of Spain, Fundación Unicaja has opened its new headquarters in Granada’s Rey Soler building following a three-million-euro rehabilitation, offering free exhibitions and performances. Additionally, Fundación CajaCanarias is hosting ‘Urban Art Days’ in La Palma, focusing on urban culture through music, cinema, and graffiti workshops for younger audiences.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Spanish foundations launch new cultural programs in Granada and La Palma

Cultural foundations in Spain are launching new initiatives: Fundación Unicaja offers free activities in its new Granada headquarters, while Fundación CajaCanarias hosts urban art events in La Palma.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-foundations-launch-new-cultural-programs-in-granada-and-la-palma

### 2026-09-07: Viera y Clavijo Complex to host first CaixaForum in the Canary Islands

The Santa Cruz City Council approved the use of the Viera y Clavijo Cultural Complex for the first CaixaForum in the Canary Islands, supported by a 2 million euro annual contribution from Fundación la Caixa.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/viera-y-clavijo-complex-to-host-first-caixaforum-in-the-canary-islands

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