CANVAS granted the Department of Education (DepEd) a royalty-free license to print and distribute more than 1.7 million copies of Message in the Sand for K–3 learners nationwide last May.

The 2026 Nami Island Children’s Book Festival opened to the public last May 1, 2026. Among its various activities is a booth representing Philippine children’s books. Kumusta, Kaibigan?, CANVAS’ latest book release, is part of this collection.

The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development has been nominated for the 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA). The organization was selected by The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI), the nominating body for the Philippines.

The Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting entries for the 41st Romeo Forbes Children's Story Writing Competition. Deadline is on June 11, 2026.

Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan led the community mural painting activity at the Tumba Tumba Children's Museum as part of the "If Trees Could Talk" biennale hosted by Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS). Laughter filled the air and small, eager hands grabbed paints and brushes as the children visitors began to work on the mural under the watchful eyes of Ang INK and Project Barako, a fellow artist collective from Ibaan.

From Rappler: A painter from Mindanao, a Palanca-winning author, and a nonprofit org championing children’s literacy collaborate ‘to put a spotlight on our own culture and own narratives’

ABS-CBN News lists CANVAS among resources for Filipino literature accessible online.

Kung akala mo iisa lang ang paraan para mapabasa ang bata, mali ka. Sa 2026, may battle na nagaganap sa mundo ng children’s books. Physical boxes, digital apps, curated bundles, at advocacy-driven titles. Lahat may kanya-kanyang atake. Pero alin ba talaga ang swak sa budget at sa bata?

In 2024, the Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development, or CANVAS, launched the first If Trees Could Talk International Art Biennale. Envisioned to be a cross-cultural art exhibition that aims to spark dialogue on environmental issues and serve as a catalyst for social transformation, the inaugural edition of the Biennale featured works by artists from the Philippines, Canada, and Germany, all answering the question — ”If trees could talk, what would they say?”

In celebration of Safer Internet Day 2026, Globe Telecom partnered with Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) to host The Secret Digital Map: Exploring AI and Online Safety for Families, an interactive learning session held at the National Museum of Fine Arts. 

Every two years, the Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) and the Tumba-tumba Children’s Museum of Philippine Art host this meaningful collaboration for international artists across all generations.

The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS), together with the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) under the leadership of Secretary Sonny Angara, sign a Memorandum of Agreement for a book development partnership. The signing ceremony was held last December 6 afternoon at the National Museum of Fine Arts.

Globe Telecom Inc. carried out various events in November that featured “Safe Space,” a book on internet safety published by the Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development. With the help of different government and private institutions, the book was used as a learning tool to teach kids how to navigate online spaces.

United Overseas Bank Limited, Manila Branch formally presented a donation to the Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) at If Trees Could Talk and Bukal Sining: Roots and Wings on November 20, 2025. This twofold exhibition was held at UP Fine Arts Gallery.

The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) and Manawari SEA held Seedlings of the Earth Collective: A mindful journaling workshop for youth climate advocates last October 25 in Twenty Years of Art and Stories, CANVAS’ anniversary exhibit in the National Museum of Fine Arts.

The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) and FairBuilding Network held a forum for construction companies and suppliers last October 29, 2025 at Galleries XXV–XXVI of the National Museum of Fine Arts.

The Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development awards the prize for its 40th Romeo Forbes Children's Story Writing Competition to 𝙉𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙉𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙩𝙞𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙩  written by Jaylord Losabia, who shall be receiving the cash prize of forty-five thousand pesos for his story. Three hundred eleven (311) entries, all based on the artwork by Jonathan Madeja, were received for this competition.

The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) partnered with PHINMA to bring together parents, teachers, and human rights defenders at the Twenty Years of Art and Stories exhibit in the National Museum of Fine Arts for a day of remembering history and creating dialog for kids.

The Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) and Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC) partnered for #AralLakbay, an NAC-led initiative that combines the power of storytelling, art, and history through educational talks. Held on 6 September 2025 at Galleries XXV–XXVI of the National Museum of Fine Arts, the first installment of #AralLakbay focused on climate change.