Unlocking Every Child's Potential

The Cathedral Arts Project is on a mission to make high-quality arts education and therapeutic services the bridge to better grades, healthier futures and a ready workforce.

REIMAGINE WHAT’S POSSIBLE

Mission

CAP’s mission is to empower every child’s creative spirit, elevate arts educators in their field and advocate for access to arts education.

Setting the Stage for Success

Learning an art form—whether dance, music, theatre or the visual arts—allows children and youth to gain essential skills, like creative thinking, perseverance, teamwork and self-discipline, that benefit them in all areas of their lives. The arts provide experiences that are personally enriching, building the confidence and character children need to excel.

Events

Galaxy Fest CAP Student Performance

September 12 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

CAP students perform at Galaxy Fest in Jacksonville, a festival that's "pure joy for girls who feel seen and celebrated in science."

CAP at Blue Star Families Welcome Week

October 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

CAP will be out to support servicemembers and their families at Blue Star Families of Jax's Military Family Welcome Week! 

Do you know a passionate young dancer in grades 4–8? The Cathedral Arts Project Dance Ensemble is now welcoming new members! Led by Jacqueline Peterson, CAP Teaching Artist Fellow in Dance, this select group is made up of current and former CAP dance students who are eager to take their skills to the next level. 

Ensemble members receive advanced training in both classical and contemporary dance, collaborate with guest artists and participate in specialized workshops and performances. Encourage the young dancers in your life to join a community where creativity and growth take center stage. Learn more at our link in bio!👯🩰
"There's Nothing Like CAP." These are the voices of CAP students whose lives have been changed through your investment in their potential. Thank you for helping thousands of local students learn to shine in their own special way. 🌟
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Save the date for the 10th annual Golf Tournament on Monday, November 30, 2026! The annual CAP Golf Tournament brings together local business partners to raise awareness and funds to provide access to arts education and therapeutic services for children and young adults in Northeast Florida.

It’s a milestone year on a new course—an exciting opportunity to make an impact on arts education in our region! Whether it’ll be your first or tenth year supporting the tournament, we look forwarding to celebrating with you.

Monday, November 30, 2026
11 a.m. shotgun start
Marsh Landing Country Club

Sponsorships are open now. Become a sponsor at the Pro level or above and start forming your foursome today. Visit the Golf Tournament link in bio! ⛳
CAP is hiring a part-time Board-Certified Music Therapist! Are you passionate about using music's transformative power to help children and young adults thrive? As a member of CAP’s Music Therapy team, you'll have the unique opportunity to create meaningful change in young lives through the therapeutic application of music. This is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of something bigger. Join us in shaping the future of arts education and therapeutic services and apply today at our link in bio! 🎶

The position has an anticipated start date of  August 1, 2026. ✨
Summer break is winding down and the new school year is just around the corner. Be the first to hear about all of the exciting things happening at CAP by signing up for our newsletter at our link in bio and you’ll start receiving important updates including CAP registration deadlines, student performance schedules, events and more! 💜

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Learning a musical instrument, mastering a complex dance step or painting technique, engaging in literary memorization builds the discipline and cognitive resilience that translates directly into successful leadership and innovation. Along the way, the arts develop unique strengths like self-confidence, creative thinking, self-respect and perseverance. Participation in the arts creates extraordinary change in the lives of children that sets them up to succeed in school and in life. Learn more at our link in bio. 🌟
There is truly nothing like the feeling of opening handmade cards from CAP students. Reading how much these classes mean to them is the ultimate reminder of why we do what we do.

"What I like about CAP is the dances we do and the friends I made but I wanted to say thank you for the donations and the opportunity to perform this dance downtown." - Daniel, Parkwood Heights Elementary School.

Because of your support, CAP students have an opportunity to learn, create and grow. You don't just help fund a class, you fuel a community of rising leaders. We are endlessly grateful for your belief in CAP's mission. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp
Keep your students growing and engaged this summer in the CAP Studio Artists immersive visual art program! Don't miss out, sign up today at our link in bio.🎨🖌️

Session 2: July 20 – 24, 2026

This one-week summer camp runs from 9 a.m. –  4 p.m., for rising 3rd through 5th graders. This session titled "Art Around the World," includes a themed approach to developing the foundations of drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Classes will be held at 4001 Hendricks Avenue, 32207.
Did you know that learning how to play music can be a literacy superpower? When children study music they become better readers and build skills like deep listening, cooperation, and team work. Learn more about the many academic and social benefits of arts education at capkids.org.✨

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