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.
Our Shared Humanity: Why the Arts Matter More Than Ever
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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.
They call me the music teacher, but I just βShake it Off”: Comparing music education and music therapy
When they see me coming, they often call out, βHere comes the music teacher!β Many donβt know the differences between music education and music therapy. Let’s explore them using one of Taylor Swift’s biggest hits.
Theatre-inspired tips for reading aloud to children
What’s your child’s favorite book? Act it out! When children are invited to bring the stories they hear to life, they build language skills, deeper comprehension and a joyful connection to learning.
Why (and How!) to Establish Family Art Night in Your Household
How families can reap the trust-, confidence- and team-building benefits of intentional, collaborative arts (and a DIY project to try!)
CAP Launches Principal of the Arts Award
CAP launches the Principal of the Arts Award, recognizing excellence in arts education leadership in Duval County. The award was created as part of a collective impact strategy for evaluation and feedback, developed as a comprehensive assessment system and roadmap for schools.
8th Annual Golf Tournament raises over $150,000
CAP’s 8th Annual CAP Golf Tournament, presented by Fickling Construction, raised over $150,000 in support of arts education. Since its inception, the tournament has raised nearly $900,000.
CAP Awarded $500,000 by Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds
CAP has been awarded by the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds a $500,000 gift to create a new named teaching artist fellow positionβthe Delores Barr Weaver Teaching Artist Fellow in Theatre. CAP welcomes Christian Anderson as the new Delores Barr Weaver Teaching Artist Fellow in Theatre. CAP also adds three new teaching artist fellows to the team.
CAP String Orchestra Members Perform at Harvard, CIC, Portugal and Sewanee, Tennessee
The CAP String Orchestra Quartet was awarded second prize at the Crescendo International Music Competition and invited to perform at Harvard University. In addition, two members traveled over the summer to perform regionally and internationally.
Thousands of Elementary School Students Participate in Arts Field Trip Initiative
CAP is collaborating with numerous cultural organizations across Northeast Florida on a comprehensive field trip program for elementary school students. This summer, CAP will provide cultural experiences for up to 4,500 elementary school students from both public and charter schools.
The 19th Annual Spring for the Arts Breaks Fundraising Record
CAP held its 19th annual Spring for the Arts on Friday, April 26 at Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club. The organizationβs signature fundraiser raised a record-breaking $820,579 in support of arts education and therapeutic programs for children and young adults in Northeast Florida.
CAP Awarded $150,000 to Expand Field Trip Initiative
CAP has been awarded grants by the Kids Hope Alliance and the National Endowment for the Arts to support the expansion of the Arts Integrated Field Trip Initiative which will provide elementary-aged students with free arts integration field trips.