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18th Annual Spring for the Arts Raises Record-Breaking $800,000+ for Arts Education
CAP’s 18th annual Spring for the Arts was held on Friday, April 21 at Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club and raised a record-breaking $805,449 in support of arts education for children and youth in Northeast Florida.
Letter of Support from Paula Renfro, Chief Academic Officer of Duval County Public Schools
For many children, school is the only place where they have an opportunity to experience the arts. I know this from personal experience growing up in a rural community, where the only exposure to the arts came from my public school. My junior high band teacher opened up a new world to me; learning how to play an instrument was a life-changing experience that I carried with me into my career as an educator and administrator.
CAP Students Perform at Carnegie Hall in 2023 Crescendo International Music Competition
The CAP String Orchestra Trio was awarded first prize in the ensemble category at the Crescendo International Music Competition (CIC), a youth music nonprofit that aims to inspire individuals to pursue their passion for music. As prize winners, the students were invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
CAP Celebrates 30 Years in Jacksonville
For 30 years, the Cathedral Arts Project has stayed true to its mission to make quality arts education accessible to all children, and we will continue to expand our programs as we pursue this goal.
CAP Announces Amy and Gary Norcross as the 2023 Guardians of the Arts
CAP has announced Amy and Gary Norcross as the 2023 Guardians of the Arts for their efforts to safeguard and advance the arts along the First Coast. The Norcrosses will be recognized at the 18th annual Spring for the Arts, on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club.
CAP Marks 30 Years of Igniting Imagination, Creativity in Local Kids
CAP Board Chair Kristine Cherek celebrates CAP’s 30th anniversary and highlights the need for continued support of arts education for children.
6th Annual Golf Tournament Raises $132,824 for Arts Education
The 6th Annual CAP Golf Tournament, presented by Fickling Construction, exceeded its goal and raised $132,824 in support of arts education for children in Northeast Florida.
Small Donations are Essential for Local Nonprofits
During the busy holiday season, itβs easy to lose sight of things beyond hosting family, making travel plans and finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list. But one of the greatest gifts you can give this season is a small donation to a local nonprofit. A contribution, no matter the size, is integral to those working toward the greater good in our region.Β
From the President & CEO: Reflecting on 20 Years of Arts Leadership in Jacksonville
Leading CAP for the past 20 years has provided a perfect perch from which to observe the rise of Jacksonvilleβs arts sector. As the sector has grown healthier, so has the quality of life for all residents, including our young students and our business sector as well.
Celebrating President & CEO Kimberly Hyattβs 20 Years of Leadership
The Rev. Kimberly L. Hyatt was hired in October of 2002 as the first executive director of CAP when it was a small organization serving a few hundred students per year. Now, under her continued leadership of CAP, tens of thousands of children living in Jacksonville have learned to sing, play, dance, act and create with confidence.
Lift Every Voice: Singing and Living with Purpose
This two-day collective impact festival, held at Jacksonville University, featured a panel discussion and community concert, bringing together Jacksonville leaders and community stakeholders to strengthen public awareness of arts education and build long-term support for the arts.
The Arts Impact Students and Schools
Let’s take a moment to honor National Arts and Education Week and explore the transformative impact the arts have on student performance and school grades