Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island, 1100 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
10th Anniversary & 5th Annual Gala
Coming to America, a royal celebration of legacy, culture, and community. An unforgettable evening marking ten years of Canvas Institute.
Celebrating 10 Years of Culture, Community & Impact
Join us for a monumental evening as the Canvas Institute of Arts, Culture & Civic Engagement celebrates 10 years of service, connection, creativity, and community impact. ❤️🖤🤍
🎟️ Gala Admission Is Included With Qualifying Contributions
Donations that meet the cost of an individual ticket or table will count toward Gala admission and seating. All sponsorship packages also include the number of Gala tickets listed within each sponsorship level.
For a decade, Canvas Institute has created opportunities for young people, families, artists, and communities of all backgrounds to learn, create, connect, and lead, with a particular commitment to expanding access for historically underserved communities.
As Staten Island's first Black-led arts and multicultural organization, Canvas Institute was built on the belief that arts, culture, education, and civic engagement can create meaningful and lasting change.
🌍 Our Impact Reaches Beyond Staten Island
Through partnerships with schools, community centers, community-based organizations, and civic partners, our work now extends throughout New York City and beyond, including our growing international presence in Nigeria.
This year's celebration also concludes a milestone year recognizing 20 years of youth and community advocacy through Island Voice and the 20th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit, which welcomed more than 1,400 attendees. 🎉
🏆 A Night to Celebrate Those Making an Impact
Throughout the evening, we will recognize outstanding youth and community leaders while honoring the partners, supporters, and board members whose dedication has helped move the Canvas Institute mission forward.
✨ Honorees will be announced soon.
👑 Be Part of Our Next Decade of Impact
Our first ten years built the foundation. Now, we invite you to help us shape what comes next.
- 🎟️ Attend the Gala
- 📖 Showcase your business or organization in our commemorative journal
- 🤝 Become an event sponsor
Your participation helps Canvas Institute sustain and expand programming for young people, families, artists, and communities across New York City, while strengthening our growing international work in Nigeria.
👑✨ Attire
This year, we're inviting our guests to step into an evening inspired by royalty, culture, elegance, and celebration.
🌍👑 Going to America. Come ready to celebrate like royalty in formal attire. 👑✨
Highlights
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island, 1100 South Avenue
- Attire: formal, come ready to celebrate like royalty
- Celebrating outstanding youth and community leaders, honorees announced soon
- 20 years of youth and community advocacy through Island Voice
- The 20th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit and its 1,400 plus attendees
- 10 years of Canvas Institute
The flyer
Good to know
- Time
- 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Venue
- Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island, 1100 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
- Attire
- Formal attire inspired by royalty, culture, elegance and celebration.
Accessibility & questions
For accessibility needs, media requests, or event questions, contact info@canvasinstitute.org or call 718-273-6160.
Contact CanvasCelebrating leadership
Our Honoree
Dr. Roderick Palton
District 31 Superintendent
Dr. Roderick Palton is the Superintendent of Community School District 31, Staten Island's public school district, where he previously served as Acting Superintendent. He has dedicated his career to education, leadership and student success. His priorities include strengthening the instructional core and expanding college and career opportunities so every student graduates ready for their next step. He believes "together is better."
Attend. Advertise. Sponsor.
Be part of our next decade of impact.
Celebrate the journey. Honor the impact. Help us shape the next decade. Every ticket, table, and sponsorship is reserved through our ticketing page.
Tickets and tables
Early Bird Individual Ticket
$180
Available through Saturday, October 10
ReserveIndividual Ticket
$200
Beginning Sunday, October 11
ReserveEarly Bird Table of 10
$1,800
Available through Saturday, October 10
ReserveTable of 10
$2,000
Beginning Sunday, October 11
Reserve
Commemorative journal
Put your business or organization in front of the whole room. Journal advertisements are reserved through the same page.
Sponsorship packages
Premier
Royal Crown Sponsor
$10,000
Exclusive 10th Anniversary sponsorship
- Premier table of 10 with priority seating and reserved signage
- Top billing on gala materials, event signage, and the Canvas Institute website
- Recognition from the podium during the gala program
- Full page commemorative journal advertisement with premier placement
- Dedicated social media feature and press recognition
- Logo displayed on the Canvas Institute website for one year
Platinum Sponsor
$6,000
- Premier table of 10
- Prominent placement on gala materials, event signage, and the Canvas Institute website
- Full page commemorative journal advertisement with premium placement
- Recognition during the gala program
- Recognition in press and social media announcements
Gold Sponsor
$3,500
- Eight gala tickets
- Full page commemorative journal advertisement with preferred placement
- Logo displayed on gala materials and sponsor signage
- Recognition in press and social media announcements
Silver Sponsor
$2,500
- Four gala tickets
- Full page commemorative journal advertisement
- Logo displayed on gala materials and sponsor signage
- Recognition on Canvas Institute social media
Ambassador Sponsor
$1,000
- Two gala tickets
- Name or logo listed in the commemorative journal
- Recognition on the gala sponsor board
For sponsorships, journal advertisements, or ticket reservations
Dylan Sak
Tickets, journal advertisements, and sponsorships
Canvas Institute