“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.
Video: CAPSO students take the stage at Carnegie Hall
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Articles by Jocelyn Tolbert
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.
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.
“I’m Grateful For the Foundation CAP Gave Me”: A Thank-You Note From a CAP Alum
“Even though I didn’t 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? Yes—with 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.
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.
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.
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.