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FeaturedSI Advance / SILiveMay 2026Youth Empowerment Summit
Canvas Institute's Youth Empowerment Summit draws more than 1,400 to St. George Theatre
Coverage of the milestone Summit and the strong turnout of students, families, leaders, performers, and partners.
Read Full ArticleSI Advance / SILiveApril 2026
Youth Empowerment Summit
Canvas Institute's Youth Empowerment Summit to mark 20 years at St. George Theatre
Preview coverage positioning the Summit as a 20-year milestone for youth empowerment in Staten Island.
ReadSI Advance / SILiveJune 2026
School Leadership
Staten Island high school students show up and step into leadership
Coverage connected to student leadership, youth voice, and young people stepping into visible leadership roles.
ReadSI Advance / SILiveNovember 2025
Gala & Fundraising
“It's powerful to look around”: Canvas Institute celebrates Staten Island youth-focused initiatives at annual gala
Gala coverage celebrating Canvas Institute's youth-focused initiatives, community supporters, and ongoing impact.
ReadSI Advance / SILiveNovember 2025
Gala & Fundraising
Canvas Institute raises $40,000 at 2025 Youth Empowerment Gala
Coverage of fundraising success and community support for Canvas Institute's youth-centered mission.
ReadSI Advance / SILiveJune 2025
Community
Canvas Institute to host the Friend Raiser in celebration of community, culture and its founder
Coverage promoting a community and culture event celebrating Canvas Institute and founder Bobby Digi Olisa.
ReadSI Advance / SILiveMay 2026
Youth Empowerment Summit
1,000 expected at milestone Staten Island youth summit featuring top performers and leaders
Preview highlighting the scale, leaders, performers, and milestone nature of the Summit.
ReadSI Advance / SILiveFebruary 2025
Youth Empowerment Summit
Annual Youth Empowerment Summit set for this weekend on Staten Island
Event preview for the Annual Youth Empowerment Summit and its role in bringing youth together.
ReadSI Advance / SILiveMarch 2026
Youth Empowerment Summit
20th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit set for May at St. George Theatre
Announcement coverage for the 20th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit at St. George Theatre.
ReadSI Advance / SILiveApril 2026
Civic Engagement
Community giants discuss civic engagement for Staten Island youth
Coverage of civic engagement conversations focused on Staten Island youth and community leadership.
ReadSI Advance / SILiveOctober 2025
Legacy
This local arts organization is celebrating nearly two decades of empowering Staten Island's youth
Legacy coverage positioning Canvas Institute as a long-term arts and youth empowerment organization.
ReadSI Advance / SILiveDecember 2023
Gala & Fundraising
Canvas Institute's Youth Empowerment Gala honors community leaders as it works to create better futures in underserved communities
Coverage of Canvas Institute's gala, honorees, and mission to create better futures in underserved communities.
ReadSI Advance / SILiveMay 2026
Youth Empowerment Summit
Staten Island's Best Dressed: Canvas Youth Empowerment Summit at the St. George Theatre
Photo-gallery coverage celebrating attendees and event culture at the Summit.
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