Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 20 Feb. (Europa Press) –
The Government of the Canary Islands, via the Ministry of Universities, Science, Innovation and Culture, aims to bolster the visual arts with an investment of €425,000, intending to enhance artistic production, strengthen cultural programming, and facilitate the involvement of creators and galleries in both national and international circuits.
This funding has been organised into three specific areas, resulting from discussions with industry representatives. Accordingly, €200,000 will be allocated for artistic production and creation, enabling visual artists based in the Canary Islands to create new works across various disciplines, as reported by the Ministry in an official statement.
Additionally, another €100,000 will be devoted to cultural initiatives, promoting conferences, workshops, and seminars that enhance the creative ecosystem. The third area, with a budget of €125,000, will support the participation of Canary galleries in national and international fairs, aiding the overseas promotion of the archipelago’s art.
In her address at the parliamentary committee for her department, Councillor Migdalia Machín emphasised that since the commencement of the legislative term, there has been “constant communication” with the sector, responding to their requests and “working to implement them through management and policy actions.” She stated that this funding is a result of that dialogue and the commitment of the Ministry “to enhance the visual arts in the Canary Islands.”
She highlighted that the sector stands to benefit from funding for cultural mobility, which facilitates the participation of Canarian artists in exhibition spaces both within the archipelago and beyond.
At the same time, the Ministry continues to maintain a network of key cultural venues, such as the La Regenta Art Centre, the Contemporary Art Room, the Canary Islands Institute Cabrera Pinto, and the El Tanque Cultural Space, which provide platforms for exhibitions, training, development, and connections with the artistic industry.
“Culture embodies identity, development and economy. Our commitment is to ensure that each investment in this sector yields a tangible impact on the professionalisation of the industry and the visibility of art produced in the Canary Islands,” the Councillor concluded.
