Cultural & Educational Organizations

Fondazione Eduard Bick 

Ranzo · Since 1995

The core activity of the Fondazione Bick is to enable artists to have temporary stays in various houses in Ticino, particularly in the fields of visual arts, literature, music, theatre, dance, film, architecture, performance and transdisciplinary forms. The foundation offers affordable prices for these stays, thereby supporting artistic work and creativity.

Fondazione FAI Internazionale Svizzera - FAI SWISS 

Lugano · Since 2012

The core activity of the company FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) is the preservation and protection of Italy's cultural heritage and landscape.

Fondazione Gianmaria e Rosa Maria Buccellati 

Bellinzona · Since 2014

The company's core activity is the promotion and preservation of the goldsmith's art and the artistic heritage of Gianmaria Buccellati and his father Mario, particularly through the organization of exhibitions, seminars and readings, as well as the support of young artists and the preservation of a collection of unique jewels, ornamental objects and original preparatory drawings.

Fondazione Giovanni Guastalla 

Lugano · Since 2004

The core activity of the Fondazione Giovanni Guastalla is the promotion and collection of contemporary art, particularly Italian and international art of the last generations. This includes the organization of exhibitions, the support of artists and the creation of a comprehensive collection of artworks. The Fondazione aims to raise awareness of contemporary art and contribute to the development of the art market.

Fondazione Giuseppe Motta 

Monte Carasso · Since 2004

The core activity of the Fondazione Giuseppe Motta is to support Swiss families in the education and training of their children, particularly through the granting of scholarships to Swiss students.

FONDAZIONE IBSA PER LA RICERCA SCIENTIFICA 

Castagnola · Since 2012

The core activity of IBSA Foundation is the promotion of research, science and art. The company supports research projects, awards scholarships and organizes events and activities in the field of science and art. It is a non-profit organization closely linked to the pharmaceutical industry, in particular with IBSA Institut Biochimique SA.

Fondazione Ing. Giuseppe Croci-Solcà 

Coldrerio · Since 1990

The company is a municipal administration that offers a wide range of services and activities, including: administrative and management services (e.g. resident control, social services, financial services), education and training (e.g. schools, kindergartens, library), social services (e.g. elderly care, youth center, disability support), culture and leisure (e.g. museums, theaters, sports facilities), health services (e.g. pharmacies, doctors), and infrastructure and public services (e.g. police, post office, transportation). The core activity of the company is the administration and organization of these services and activities for the municipality and its residents.

Fondazione in memoria di Silvia Andrea, di Agostino Garbald e della loro figlia Margherita (Fondazione Garbald) 

Castasegna · Since 1961

Fondazione in memoria di Silvia Andrea, di Agostino Garbald e della loro figlia Margherita (Fondazione Garbald) owns and administers the Garbald family's cultural and architectural heritage. The foundation preserves the literary work of Johanna Garbald‑Gredig (Silvia Andrea), the photographic estate of Andrea Garbald and the family library, and operates Villa Garbald as a venue for scientific and cultural meetings while promoting the Italian language and culture.

FONDAZIONE LA FABBRICA 

Losone · Since 2003

The core activity of the company "La Fabbrica" is the promotion and dissemination of art, culture and education. The company offers a variety of activities, including: courses and workshops in various fields such as yoga, qi gong, dance, music and theater; exhibitions and events in the field of art and culture; an osteria serving as a community meeting point; a theater used for performances and events; a falegnameria (carpentry workshop) and a panetteria (bakery) serving as workshops for craftsmen and artists; a Scuola di Musica Moderna (School of Modern Music) and a Scuola Yiniazhai (School of Yin-Yoga); and an atelier for the artist Eliska Bartek. The company aims to promote the development of culture and education and provide a platform for artists, craftsmen and the community.

Fondazione Lang e per la Cultura Italiana del Cantone Ticino 

Lugano · Since 2013

The company's core activity consists of awarding scholarships to students and supporting initiatives that promote Italian culture and history in the canton of Ticino.

Fondazione L'Aquilone 

Lugano · Since 2000

The core activity of Fondazione L'Aquilone is to promote and disseminate the pleasure of reading among children and young people, particularly in underdeveloped regions such as the Himalayan area. To this end, the foundation finances projects for the construction of libraries, the purchase of books, and the support of teachers and librarians in schools and boarding schools.

Fondazione Laus Plena 

Lugano · Since 2015

The company's core activity is the promotion and dissemination of music, particularly sacred music, through various activities such as: * Collecting, cataloging and publishing music works * Creating teaching methods and programs for sacred music * Organizing concerts and other musical events * Supporting musicians and music institutions * Disseminating music through various media such as the internet, CDs, DVDs, etc. The company aims to promote and disseminate sacred music, particularly through collaboration with other institutions and organizations in the field of music and culture.

Fondazione Magnolia 

Minusio · Since 2010

The core activity of Fondazione Magnolia is the promotion and support of Rudolf Steiner's pedagogy, particularly through the creation, construction, equipment and management of schools with an anthroposophical orientation. This also includes the promotion of teacher training and the dissemination of anthroposophy in its various aspects.

Fondazione Margherita 

Sion · Since 1993

The core activity of the Fondazione Margherita is the promotion of the Italian language and culture in all its forms, particularly through the organization of events, the awarding of scholarships to young artists, and the support of projects that promote Italian culture in Switzerland, especially in the canton of Valais.

Fondazione MIKHAIL ROGINSKY 

Lugano · Since 2014

The company's core activity is the preservation, research and documentation of the artistic heritage of the French-Russian artist Mikhail Roginsky. This includes the management of an extensive collection of Roginsky's works, the search and cataloging of his works in Russian and foreign, private and state collections, as well as the creation of an electronic database for further research.

FONDAZIONE MÖBIUS LUGANO PER LO SVILUPPO DELLA CULTURA DIGITALE 

Vezia · Since 2015

The core activity of the Fondazione Möbius is the promotion and dissemination of digital culture, particularly in its humanistic and artistic aspects, through the organization of conferences, events and awards, such as the Premio Möbius, with the aim of analyzing and discussing the impact of the digital revolution on society.

Fondazione Mons. Luigi Del-Pietro 

Lugano · Since 2010

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of employees and trade unions, particularly in the canton of Ticino, through the provision of services such as consulting, education and support in case of unemployment. The company is closely linked to the history of the trade union movement in Ticino and has an extensive archive and library on this topic.

Fondazione Mulino Erbetta e Casa Molinara 

Arbedo · Since 2008

The core activity of Fondazione Mulino Erbetta e Casa Molinara is the preservation and dissemination of historical and cultural heritage, particularly in relation to mills and water power. The company offers guided tours and visits to present and preserve the history and technology of mills. It is a cultural and tourist facility specializing in the care and dissemination of historical knowledge.

Fondazione Musicando 

Bigorio · Since 2022

The core activity of the company "Fondazione Musicando" is music education and training, particularly through the operation of a music school offering lessons in various musical instruments, singing, music theory and solfeggio.

Fondazione Patrimonio Culturale della Radiotelevisione Svizzera di lingua italiana (RSI) 

Lugano · Since 2014

The core activity of the company Fondazione Patrimonio Culturale della Radiotelevisione svizzera di lingua italiana (RSI) is the promotion and preservation of the audiovisual cultural heritage of the Italian-speaking Switzerland, particularly through the digitization of analogue documents and films, as well as the improvement of accessibility and free use of this cultural asset by the public.