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What is Art Counseling?
“For my students, it’s about emotional regulation and being able to manage themselves at school, at home and when they’re with their friends,” says LaRhonda Britton-James, LMHC, CAP’s Clinical Creative Art Counselor. “When they gain the ability talk it out, they come up with their own solutions.”
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.
Two decades of resonance: The origins of “A Cathedral In My Heart”
Often referred to as the “CAP song,” Frances Key’s piece “A Cathedral in my Heart” has been sung by students every year at Showcase since 2005. We spoke with her about the song’s 20-year legacy.
“A Clear Message”: Spring for the Arts raises a record-breaking $837,100
The event, held on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club, was a powerful infusion of support for CAP’s REIMAGINE Campaign: Empowering Children Through the Arts, aiming to broaden and deepen the organization’s impact across Northeast Florida.
Helping Kids Learn Instruments: Advice from a Strings Teaching Pro
How do you help a student learn to play an instrument that you don’t know how to play? CAP Teaching Artist Fellow in Strings Joshua Stone knows the answer.
CAPSO Takes Top Honors at Music in the Parks
The Cathedral Arts Project String Orchestra (CAPSO), led by Teaching Artist Fellow Joshua Stone, took home top awards at Music in the Parks, held on March 14-15, 2025 at Universal Studios Orlando.
How after-school viola lessons kept this at-risk student in school
Lillian Blanco wasn’t on a path to finish high school. But today she’s a thriving college student — all because of CAP after-school viola lessons. On April 4, Lillian will perform with the CAP String Orchestra and speak about the impact arts education has had on her life at the 20th annual Spring for the Arts.
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!)
Frances and Anthony Jabbour named 2025 Guardians of the Arts
CAP announces Frances and Anthony Jabbour as the distinguished 2025 Guardians of the Arts for their efforts to safeguard and advance the arts along the First Coast. The Jabbours will be recognized at the 20th annual Spring for the Arts on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club.
Samuel Wolfson Principal Selected as 2024 Principal of the Arts
Christopher E. Begley, principal of Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies, is the recipient of CAP’s inaugural Principal of the Arts Award recognizing principals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to delivering high-quality arts education for their students.
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.
CAP Family Day at MOSH
CAP partnered with the Museum of Science and History for the first-ever CAP Family Day at MOSH! Through activities like storytelling, acting, making music and creating visual art, local participants enjoyed an arts-integrated celebration and exploration of science, nature and the St. Johns River.