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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 CAPβs 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.
Test Scores Soar, Behavior Referrals Plummet: Arts Integration Success at One Duval County Elementary School
For three years, CAP has partnered with Abess Park Elementary School to provide its 3rd graders with theatre instruction to enhance their English Language Arts curriculum.
βI’m Grateful For the Foundation CAP Gave Meβ: A Thank-You Note From a CAP Alum
“Even though I didnβt pursue dance professionally, the confidence, joy and creativity it gave me have stuck with me ever since,” he said.
Can we raise $5 million for Northeast Florida arts students before this summer? Yesβwith your help.
We’ve reached the initial REIMAGINE Campaign goal of $21 million to ensure access to arts education in Northeast Florida! We now invite you to join us in creating brighter futures for young people in our community.Β
CAP String Orchestra Ensemble to Perform at Carnegie Hall on February 1
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? These CAP students know the answer. The student ensemble earned the honor after scoring first place in the Crescendo International Music Competition 2025 audition round.
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.