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CAP Expands Philanthropy Team
CAP announced the appointment of Doug Walker as Vice President of Philanthropy, expanding its leadership team and positioning the organization for continued strategic growth. CAP also welcomes Jessie Brabender into her new position as Director of Leadership Giving.
CAP Welcomes New Program Team Members
CAP welcomes two new staff members. Ashlee Collins is announced as the new Petway Teaching Artist Fellow in Visuals Arts and Peyton Bryant joins the CAP team as Program Coordinator.
CAP Welcomes Seven New Members to Board of Directors
CAP announces a new Chair and Chair-Elect, as well as seven new members to its Board of Directors—each of whom will continue to elevate CAP’s mission to empower every child’s creative spirit, elevate arts educators in their field and advocate for access to arts education.
Thousands of Elementary School Students Participate in Pilot Field Trip Initiative
CAP, in partnership with Kids Hope Alliance, the Florida Theatre, Duval County Public Schools and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, hosted a pilot field trip program for elementary school students from both public and charter schools. The effort is meant to increase student interest and access to the arts.
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, it’s 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.