named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
1st Global Reflection Observatory
Annual symposium held around Human Rights Day to foster global dialogue on culture, human rights, and sustainable development, with a focus on the role of culture in achieving the UN SDGs.
Las Torres de la Alhambra
International traveling exhibition of monumental sculptures by Cristóbal Gabarrón that promotes multicultural dialogue and appreciation of historical heritage through public art installations.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 3 activities
- Hosting international art exhibitions and public installationsOrganizes and hosts large-scale international art exhibitions and public installations across multiple continents, including series such as "Ámbito," "Enlightened Universe," and "The Columbus Enigma," presented in cities including Valladolid, New York, Geneva, Brussels, Shanghai, and Valletta, often commemorating milestones like the United Nations anniversaries.
- Operating the Cristóbal Gabarrón MuseumOperates the Cristóbal Gabarrón Museum in Spain, which hosts temporary exhibitions, educational workshops, and seminars for children and adults, and maintains a permanent collection of Cristóbal Gabarrón's artwork spanning over 50 years of artistic practice.
- Operating the Queen Sofia Children's Art MuseumMaintains the Queen Sofia Children's Art Museum, which has collected over 60,000 children's drawings from around the world since 1973, organized around annual thematic contests to promote children's artistic talent and raise awareness of universal values.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Conducting educational and inclusive art workshopsConducts educational art workshops for diverse audiences, including programs for elementary school students on equality ("The Color of the Skin") and workshops for adults with visual impairments ("Art to express emotions"), promoting accessibility and social values through art.
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Site-Specific Artistic Installations and Performances 1 activity
- Creating site-specific public art and muralsCreates site-specific public artworks and murals in international locations, including the mural "Life for a dream" at the Oxyrhynchus archaeological site in Egypt and poetic performances combining music, poetry, and visuals such as "Cain's Altarpiece" at cultural institutions.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Hosting annual symposia on global societal challengesOrganizes an annual symposium on global societal challenges and solutions, launched in 2020 and planned through 2045, fostering dialogue around sustainable development and humanistic values.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Managing artist residencies and open calls for exhibitionsOffers artist residencies at the Gabarron Museum Sculpture Park in Wesenberg, Germany, and issues open calls for exhibition project proposals at Espacio La Bodega within the Cristóbal Gabarrón Museum for upcoming programming cycles.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Operating a network of thematic digital platformsOperates a network of theme-based websites focused on arts, education, research, and children's initiatives, supporting global access to cultural content and engagement.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Operating the Center for the Study of CreativityOperates the Center for the Study of Creativity as an accessible space for individuals of all ages that supports creative development through artistic practice integrating traditional knowledge and modern technologies.
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- Operating the ORG Think Tank for Sustainable Development GoalsHosts the ORG Think Tank, a global reflection observatory that promotes dialogue and culture as cross-cutting elements in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Organizing participatory artistic events and live performancesHosts participatory artistic events featuring live improvisational performances in painting, poetry, music, and dance, culminating in collaborative artworks such as a 3 x 9 meter painting created in real time, as part of broader cultural initiatives.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Producing immersive digital and virtual reality art experiencesDevelops and produces immersive digital exhibitions using 360-degree photography, gigapixel imaging, and virtual reality, including the "Enlightened Universe" VR exhibition and a high-resolution digital version of "Cain's Altarpiece," delivered through web-based platforms without requiring plugins or apps.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$49K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$38K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$987K
Cash$300
Investments$201K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$987K
Liquid reserves49.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -95.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- CRISTOBAL ANTONIO GABARRON BETEGON — DIRECTOR
- CRISTOBAL GABARRON CABERO — DIRECTOR
- FELIX ANTONIO GABARRON CABERO — VICE PRESIDENT
- JUAN MANUEL GABARRON CABERO — TREASURER & SECRETARY
- MARIA ROSA CABERO MARTINEZ — DIRECTOR
- ROSA MARIA GABARRON CABERO — DIRECTOR
- SANTIAGO GABARRON CABERO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 45
Who they work with
- 360 immersive and VR website Network — Part of the Gabarron Foundation's network of thematic websites.
- Anita Arnao School Partner — Partnered with the Gabarron Foundation to host an educational workshop on human rights for 3rd and 4th grade students.
- Cairo University Partner — Provides curatorial leadership for the Ambit edition at Oxyrhynchus through a faculty member.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Co-hosted a piano concert at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall in New York.
- Casa Pintada Foundation Partner — Collaborated with the Gabarron Foundation to launch the Pilgrim Museum initiative at Sculpture Park Wesenberg in Germany.
- Center for the Study of Creativity Network — Part of the Gabarron Foundation's network of thematic websites.
- Chelsea Art Museum Partner — Hosted an exhibition in New York, USA.
- China Art Museum Partner — Partnered to host "The Columbus Enigma" exhibition in Shanghai.
- China Art Museum of Shanghai Partner — Hosted an exhibition in Shanghai, China.
- City of Arts and Sciences Partner — Collaborated to present an art exhibition in Valencia, Spain.
- Cristobal Gabarron Artist Network — Part of the Gabarron Foundation's network of thematic websites.
- Cívitas Puerto Banús Partner — Collaborated with the Gabarrón Foundation to host the "Alhambra Towers" exhibition at Puerto Banús
- European Parliament Partner — Hosted the "Kids for Human Rights" exhibition at its premises in Brussels.
- Gabarron Museum Network — Part of the Gabarron Foundation's network of thematic websites.
- Galerie Ora-Ora Partner — Hosted the "Gabarron: The Humanist" exhibition in Hong Kong.
- Government of Malta Partner — Co-organized the 'Enlightened Universe' exhibition at St. George Square, Valletta.
- Guggenheim Museum Partner — Hosted an exhibition in the outdoor area of the museum in Bilbao, Spain.
- Kids 4 Human Rights Network — Part of the Gabarron Foundation's network of thematic websites.
- Knowledge Frontier Foundation Network — Part of the Gabarron Foundation's network of thematic websites.
- Maltese Embassy in Spain Partner — Initiated the hosting of the 'Enlightened Universe' exhibition in Malta.
- Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade Partner — Co-issued the press release and supported the 'Enlightened Universe' exhibition as part of Malta's UN engagement.
- Ministry for Tourism Partner — Supported the exhibition as a cultural tourism initiative in Valletta.
- Ministry for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Partner — Supported the organization of the 'Enlightened Universe' exhibition in Malta.
- Museo del Barrio Partner — Hosted an exhibition in New York, USA.
- National Archaeological Museum in Madrid Partner — Involved through its Chief Curator in the Spanish Archaeological Mission at Oxyrhynchus.
- ONCE Foundation Partner — Collaborated with the Gabarron Foundation to conduct an artistic workshop for adults with visual impairment.
- ORG Think Tank Network — Part of the Gabarron Foundation's network of thematic websites.
- Olympic Committee Partner — Collaboration to promote values for children through joint programming with the Queen Sofia Children's Art Museum.
- Paint Burgos Cathedral Network — Part of the Gabarron Foundation's network of thematic websites.
- Patio Herreriano Museum Partner — Hosted the performance of "Cain's Altarpiece" as part of a joint cultural and human rights commemoration.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art as a Catalyst for Human Rights Understandingmethodology: art-for-human-rightsBy using interdisciplinary art—such as visual art, poetry, and music—to reflect on human rights violations, the foundation fosters reflection on human dignity and shared humanity, because artistic expression creates emotional and cognitive engagement that deepens understanding of abstract rights.
- Creative Experience-Based Education Modelmethodology: creative-experience educationBy engaging participants as active, unique individuals through creative experiences that blend traditional art and modern technology, the foundation fosters personal and educational development, because experiential creativity enhances agency, self-expression, and learning retention.
- Culture as a Cross-Cutting Driver of Sustainable Developmentmethodology: culture-as-catalystBy positioning cultural dialogue and artistic engagement as foundational levers, the foundation advances all United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, because culture fosters inclusive identity, mutual understanding, and collective action across diverse societies.
- Public Art as a Medium for Social and Global Dialoguemethodology: public-art-for-social-dialogueBy placing symbolic, large-scale art installations in public and urban spaces, the foundation promotes interrelation between individuals and ideas, breaks down social barriers, and raises awareness of global values like peace and sustainability, because accessible art invites unmediated public engagement and reflection.