Patronage
Sponsorship and Collaboration
Contributions through sponsorship and patronage, whether financial or in-kind, play an important role in supporting the institution’s work and advancing the promotion and dissemination of the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. They also help strengthen the financial sustainability of Instituto Cervantes and its centers worldwide.
Instituto Cervantes works closely with public and private organizations, both in Spain and internationally, as reflected in the more than 570 active partnership agreements in 2021.
To shape our vision for the future, Instituto Cervantes firmly believes in the value of collaboration between the public and private sectors. We invite companies to work with us, whether through long-term partnerships or specific projects, to expand the reach and impact of our work and help promote a dynamic, modern, and united image of Spain abroad.
Across our network of centers, more than 110 international and local organizations, along with individual donors, have supported Instituto Cervantes in advancing its mission. Their involvement highlights the importance of building a strong, comprehensive patronage program across the institution.
Instituto Cervantes is deeply grateful to the organizations and individuals who recognize the value of the Spanish language and the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world and whose support and commitment are essential to achieving our goals.
Instituto Cervantes is among the institutions, foundations, universities, and public research organizations eligible to receive private-sector contributions to support activities that serve the public interest.
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Donations:
Contributions may be deducted from the gross corporate income tax liability (Law 49/2002, Article 17).The activities carried out by Instituto Cervantes to promote and disseminate the Spanish language and culture through digital networks, new technologies, and other media are considered priority patronage activities, as established annually in Spain’s General State Budget.
This designation increases the applicable deduction rates and limits for donations made for these purposes by 5%.
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Corporate partnership agreements for activities of general public interest:
Contributions made under these agreements are fully deductible as a business expense for corporate income tax purposes (Law 49/2002, Article 25).To give greater value and impact to the partnership, Instituto Cervantes will work with the partner organization to develop mutually agreed activities related to the project, enhancing its scope and visibility.
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In addition to the activities sponsored at our centers, the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago is proud to work with the following sponsors and partners:
Illinois Arts CouncilThe Illinois Arts Council (IAC) was created as a state agency by the Illinois General Assembly in 1965 through legislation sponsored by Senators Paul Simon, Thomas McGloon, and Alan Dixon. The agency is governed by up to twenty-one private citizens chosen for their demonstrated commitment to the arts and appointed by the Governor. Council members serve in a voluntary, non-paid capacity and are charged with developing the state’s public arts policy, fostering quality culturally diverse programs, and approving grants expenditures. A small professional staff with in-depth knowledge of the arts develops and administers the agency’s programs, provides technical assistance, and ensures the responsible and impactful distribution of all funds. Resources to support the Illinois Arts Council are provided by the Governor and General Assembly of Illinois and the National Endowment for the Arts.
International Latino Cultural Center (ILCC)The International Latino Cultural Center is one of the longest-running Latino organizations in Chicago. First incorporated in 1987 under the name Chicago Latino Cinema and changed to its current name in 1999, the Center has established itself as a true Pan-Latino organization in the City serving the entire Latino community.
The Chicago Latino Film Festival, the largest of its kind in the U.S., is only one of the programming pillars of the Center. The ILCC has been providing multidisciplinary arts programming that includes film, dance, visual arts, literature, comedy, poetry, culinary arts, and theater in venues all across Chicago. Programs such as the Chicago Latino Music Series, Reel Film Club, and Films in the Parks have all been produced annually for well over a decade and our mission is to offer affordable access to quality Latino programs throughout the city. By exposing people to the rich heritage and vibrancy of Latino Culture, we hope to educate, empower and uplift understanding and make our city a more just and equitable community.
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Ensemble Español Spanish Dance TheaterFounded in 1975 and incorporated in 1976 by Dame Libby Komaiko, the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, under the artistic leadership of Artistic Director Irma Suárez Ruiz and Executive Director Jorge Perez, is the premier Spanish Dance Company and Center in the United States, in residence at Northeastern Illinois University’s Department of Music and Dance.
Ensemble Español's mission is to preserve, present, and promote Spanish dance and culture, including exploring the country’s history and its influence on Latin American art and dance. Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater exists to share the rich traditions of the dance, music, literature, and culture of Spain in the Escuela Bolera, Classical, Folkloric, and Flamenco styles, both nationally and internationally, and to be a nucleus of new artistic creativity within the framework of the Ibero-Hispanic (Spain) experience.
Water People TheaterWater People Theater creates theater that questions, moves, and opens shared spaces for connection. A Latino nonprofit organization based in the United States, it has spent 25 years developing bilingual and intercultural productions and educational programs, guided by artistic rigor and excellence and a deep commitment to human rights and building a more just, more humane, and peaceful society.
Water People Theater envisions a world in which theater becomes a shared space for connection, dialogue, and memory, where diverse voices meet, stories cultivate empathy, and artistic creation contributes to justice, dignity, and peace across cultures and communities.
