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11 Inspiring Things Our Arts Students Told Us in 2025
Our students inspire us every day and remind us of the magic and joy of this time of year. To add a little joy to your day, we’ve gathered 11 things we heard from CAP students this year that made us smile, cry… or a little of both.
Big win for arts education at the 9th Annual CAP Golf Tournament
CAP’s 9th Annual CAP Golf Tournament, presented by Fickling Construction, raised nearly $133,000 in support of arts education. Since its inception, the tournament has raised over $1 million.
Kristine Cherek & Kirk Larsen selected as 2026 Guardians of the Arts Award Recipients
In appreciation of their efforts to safeguard and advance the arts along the First Coast, Kristine Cherek and Kirk Larsen will receive the 2026 Guardians of the Arts award at the 21st annual Spring for the Arts on Friday, April 17, 2026.
All the World’s a Stage: 4 Life Skills Musical Theatre Can Teach
Theatre is an important part of a well-rounded education. Here are 4 skills learned in drama & theatre class that benefit students for the rest of their lives.
Every Gift Matters: Acknowledging Your Essential Role in Arts Education
In the philanthropic sector, the big gifts receive the most attention, but the small-gift supporters make the greatest contribution to a nonprofit’s success. It may not seem like your gift of $100, $50 or even $25 will make a difference, but it truly does.
Meeting the unique needs of military families with arts education
Children of military families often face disruptions to their learning and social development due to frequent moves and parental deployments. CAP makes efforts to address these unique challenges by providing these families with consistent, high-quality arts education.
Our Shared Humanity: Why the Arts Matter More Than Ever
October is National Arts & Humanities Month, a good time to reflect on an important component of the arts: their inherent connection to our sense of humanity, self, history and place.
Investing in Excellence: How CAP is Partnering with National Leaders to Elevate Music Therapy
CAP’s Music Therapists recently welcomed Music Therapy expert Amy Furman, for a professional development workshop designed to keep the team informed about the latest research and best practices and ensure our students are achieving the best possible results.
“Dance saved my life”: 3 Steps to Building Resilience and Dedication with Art
The benefits of art education go beyond learning how to create art. CAP Teaching Artist Fellow in Dance Jackie Peterson shares her 3 steps to fully immersing yourself in an art form.
4 Rules of Improv: Building Cooperation and Community in a Theatre Classroom
These 4 Rules of Improv provide a powerful framework for fostering cooperative learning environments where every student can thrive. Mastering these skills can transform not just our classrooms, but our students’ lives beyond our walls.
Planned Giving: How to Leave a Lasting Legacy that Supports CAP into the Future
August is Make-a-Will Month, a reminder to set aside time to think about the future, how you can protect the ones you love and...
They call me the music teacher, but I just “Shake it Off”: Comparing music education and music therapy
When they see me coming, they often call out, “Here comes the music teacher!” Many don’t know the differences between music education and music therapy. Let’s explore them using one of Taylor Swift’s biggest hits.