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Cathedral Arts Project Receives Historic $3.95 Million in New Funding to Expand its Arts Education Model Nationwide
New federal, state and philanthropic funding will allow CAP to reach thousands of students and extend the nonprofit’s arts-integrated teaching model nationwide through educator professional development.
Announcing the 2026 Principals of the Arts
As part of National Arts in Education Week, and as a result of our work with UNF’s FL-DSSG and external data from the Florida Department of Education, CAP is recognizing three outstanding educators as the 2026 Principals of the Arts.
“Labs are Studios”: Why Arts Education is Important for Scientists, Too
“A lot of non-science folks often have a perception of science as being a something you learn, something you do, and that it’s very regimented and without creativity. There is nothing further from the truth.”
Designing for Change: How One CAP Alumni went from Summer Camper to Creative Collaborator
For a recent assignment, Jarod Hammond — Jax native, graphic design student at FIU and CAP alum — chose to pay it forward for the next generation. “[CAP] is so pivotal because some students don’t have the resources, or the space and support to fully express their creativity,” he said.
Why Larry Wilson Believes Creative Thinking is Essential
CAP sat down with Larry in his studio at CoRK Arts District to talk about why he believes so passionately in the power of arts education and how he uses “the creative thought process” in every decision he makes.
The Power of Play: A CAP Alumna’s Story of Creativity & Friendship
We catch up with S’Maiah Rock, a CAP ballet alumna who’s now a painter and student at Jacksonville University.
5 Simple (& Fun!) Music Therapy Activities for Emotional Regulation
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Music is a natural, powerful tool for emotional regulation, communication and connection, especially in children with disabilities. Here are some simple strategies to support your child right where they are, wherever you are.
Blue Star Families & CAP: Supporting Military Families in Jacksonville
On April 11, 2026, CAP and Blue Star Families Jacksonville hosted its second annual CAP Military Family Day at the Zoo in honor of the Month of the Military Child.
21 Years of Inspiration: CAP’s Annual Celebration Reinforces Northeast Florida’s Commitment to Arts Education for All
The 21st Annual Spring for the Arts event raised more than $750,000 in support of arts education for young people of all abilities in Northeast Florida schools.
Harmonizing Skills: How Music Therapy Helps Build Workplace Readiness
April 10-15 is World Music Therapy Week, so let’s take a look at one of its benefits: how music therapy builds job skills in people of all abilities, and the positive results from one CAP program in Atlantic Beach.
Video: CAPSO students take the stage at Carnegie Hall
“I’ve never been anywhere out past Tallahassee.” Watch some of CAPSO’s rehearsals, backstage-at-Carnegie footage and students’ heartwarming reactions to their big win.
Decades of Dedication: Celebrating Five Leaders Who Shaped CAP’s Future
CAP recently honored local leaders Alan Fickling, Susan Greene, Chuck Hedrick, Marisa Martire and Darnell Smith for their transformative contributions to the organization, arts education and the Jacksonville community. Read more about their legacy of leadership.