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Here at Kanvas, we value the importance of our local community and try to get involved in any way we can. Listed below are a few of the businesses and programs we sponsor to help better Tallahassee as a community and form more personal connections with local clients.
FSU Internship Program: Kanvas offers the opportunity for Florida State students studying Retail Entrepreneurship to come and gain hands-on experience in the industry. Students intern to further their classroom knowledge and practice concepts such as buying, visual merchandising, customer service, and much more. By doing this, Kanvas helps the next generation of industry professionals to be as prepared as possible for future professional endeavors.
Opening Nights: Opening Nights aims to provide meaningful artistic and professional experiences to students on and off of Florida State University’s campus, including providing master classes, lectures and question-and-answer sessions for students by a diverse array of visiting artists and performers. All opportunities are free to Florida State students and provide invaluable, face-to-face experiences.
LeMoyne Chain of Parks: LeMoyne Chain of Parks was recently named the #1 Fine Art Show in the nation. Located in downtown Tallahassee, this two-day art festival is free and open to the public. The festival includes a wide variety of art, live entertainment, food, and local vendors.
The Tallahassee Ballet: The Tallahassee Ballet is a regional, nonprofit dance company featuring a diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary ballet performed by both professional and emerging professional dancers. The Tallahassee Ballet aims to spread appreciation for the arts and dance culture and education through their performances and focus on community outreach.
Look Good, Feel Better: Look Good, Feel Better gives women who are currently in chemotherapy the opportunity to learn beauty techniques in order to help manage the beauty-related effects of cancer. The program includes lessons on skin and nail care, cosmetics, wigs and turbans, accessories and styling, helping people with cancer to find some normalcy in a life that is by no means normal.
Young Actors Theatre of Tallahassee: Young Actors Theatre, offers a comprehensive theatre education program that integrates the three key elements of the performing arts: drama, music, and dance.
United Way of the Big Bend: United Way is dedicated to supporting the greatest variety of human service agencies in the local area, helping people from all walks of life and income groups, and creating collaborative strategies that result in long-lasting, positive change.
The Big Bend Habitat for Humanity: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Elder Care Services: We are dedicated to meeting the needs of seniors in an environment that is comforting and warm, while fostering their independence. Our staff and volunteers are a friendly face, knowledgeable ear and strong arm for seniors throughout the area.
American Heart Association: For nearly 100 years, American Heart Association has been fighting heart disease and stroke, striving to save and improve lives.
Boys Town: We partner with area agencies and businesses to constantly enhance the quality and variety of care we provide in the community. We are very strongly positioned to continue to save children and heal families in North Florida.
