🌟 Annual Youth Empowerment Gala 2025 🌟

Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration, and impact at the Annual Youth Empowerment Gala, hosted by Canvas Institute.

📅 Wednesday, November 12, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Le Greci’s Staaten — 697 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY
👗 Attire: Festive / Cocktail

This glamorous evening is dedicated to championing youth programs and honoring exceptional community leaders. As the first Black-owned multidisciplinary cultural space in Downtown Staten Island, Canvas Institute is committed to bridging the gaps faced by underserved communities through artistic, educational, and cultural initiatives.

🎟️ Tickets & Tables

• Individual Ticket – $150

• Table of 10 – $1,500

💎 Sponsorship Packages Platinum Sponsor – $5,000

• Premier Table of 10

• Exposure & acknowledgement during the event program

• Premier placement in Gala materials & website

• Sponsor signage prominently displayed at the event

• Recognition in press & social media announcements

Gold Sponsor – $3,000

• 8 Gala tickets

• Gold Page Journal Ad with primary placement

• Recognition in press & social media announcements

Silver Sponsor – $2,500

• 4 Gala tickets

• Silver Page Journal Ad with primary placement

• Recognition in press & social media announcements

📖Youth Empowerment Gala Journal

Each year, the Gala Journal is a cherished part of our Annual Youth Empowerment Gala. It highlights our honorees, sponsors, partners, and community leaders who stand with Canvas Institute in empowering Staten Island’s youth.

By placing an ad or message in the Gala Journal, you can:

• Showcase your business, organization, or personal message of encouragement.

• Celebrate our honorees and community champions.

• Demonstrate your commitment to youth empowerment, leadership, and the arts.

Journal Opportunities

• Back Cover – $1,000 (includes 2 Gala tickets)

• Inside Front Cover – $1,000 (includes 2 Gala tickets)

• Platinum Page – $600

• Gold Page – $350

• Silver Page – $250

• Full Page – $150

• Half Page – $80

All journal ads will be featured in print at the Gala and in digital format, ensuring your support is seen by community leaders, partners, and families across Staten Island.

👉 With every ticket, sponsorship, or Journal placement, you’re fueling youth empowerment programs and multiplying your impact through the Diamond Grant 2:1 match.

For sponsorships, ads, or ticket reservations, please contact:
📞 Jeffrey Derose– 917.854.8343 | jeffrey@canvasinstitute.org
📞 Canvas Institute – 718.273.6160 | info@canvasinstitute.org

Learn more about our mission at www.canvasinstitute.org.