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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
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.
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.