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Can we raise $5 million for Northeast Florida arts students before this summer? Yes—with your help.

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The Cathedral Arts Project (CAP) is thrilled to announce that we’ve reached the initial REIMAGINE Campaign goal of raising $21 million to help ensure access to arts education for all students in Northeast Florida.

26 by '26. With less than a year to go, your support is critical to ensure a brighter future for Northeast Florida families. A white drawing of a paintbrush which is filled with yellow to a line labeled $21 million and empty to the tip, labeled $26 million.

We’ve worked to raise these funds since the launch of the campaign in 2019, aiming to reach our goals by July 2026. Donations large and small from across the region, as well as tireless work building strong corporate, public and private philanthropic partnerships, have helped build a robust foundation for our students.

Having reached the first goal ahead of schedule, CAP has time to set its aim even higher: We now invite the public to become our partners, as well, in creating brighter futures for young people in our community. 

No donation to support our students’ futures is too small. Every dollar donated to the REIMAGINE Campaign supports CAP programs, allowing us to hire and retain high-quality teaching artists and support student exhibitions and performances, with the goal of making high-quality arts education and therapeutic services the bridge to better grades, healthier futures and a ready workforce for Northeast Florida.  

“Thanks to the extraordinary generosity inspired by the REIMAGINE Campaign, CAP has laid the foundation for something even greater. We are deepening and expanding our programs because we believe that meaningful arts education unlocks the full potential of every child—and, in turn, our community,” says Doug Walker, CAP Vice President of Philanthropy. “When we invest in the arts, we invest in the human spirit. The quality of life rises for all of us when creativity is part of our shared story. Join us as we compose the next movement in this success story.” 

Expanding Goals: Reaching More Students, Strengthening Bonds

For the final phase of our campaign, we are turning our attention to inviting small and sustaining donors with new goals to be completed by July 1, 2026 and even higher aspirations for investment in the future of Northeast Florida:

  • Foster a new generation of innovative thinkers and engaged citizens by reaching 5,000 students in the Northeast Florida region in the 26-27 school year with the transformative power of arts education 
  • Expand its Emerging Artist Programs to more art forms, providing advanced education in the arts to students who could otherwise not afford it 
  • Strengthen connections with students by embedding more Teaching Artist Fellows full-time in classrooms 
  • Raising an additional $5 million, with a focus on increasing its endowment, growing corporate and foundation partnerships and inviting the public to become sustaining contributors to our children’s success.

 

By hiring more teachers and expanding specialized programs, CAP is better positioned to:

  • Narrow academic achievement gaps; 
  • Impart creative and cognitive skills that inspire deeper connections and greater emotional and intellectual growth; 
  • And inspire future citizens of Jacksonville to create a better city and world for us all. 

Your support of CAP funds arts programs throughout the region, helps students succeed academically, builds bright futures and grows a stronger community. Together, we reimagine what is possible for every child, for every future—for all of us.  

Learn more about REIMAGINE at this link, and visit capkids.org/give to contribute to the REIMAGINE Campaign today. 

For media inquiries, please contact media@capkids.org.

October is National Arts & Humanities Month, an annual celebration of the creativity and culture that enriches our lives. This month we honor the power of the arts to inspire, connect and transform our communities. Whether you’re picking up an instrument, a paintbrush, dancing to your favorite song or supporting local arts programs, YOU are part of this vibrant movement. 

Learn more about how CAP instructs, instills and inspires through standards-based instruction in dance, music, theatre and visual arts for students across educational settings in our Northeast Florida communities by visiting our link in bio.🌟

#NationalArtsAndHumanitiesMonth #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax
CAP is HIRING a full-time Board Certified Music Therapist! As a member of CAP’s Music Therapy team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to create meaningful change in young lives through the therapeutic application of music. Through your expertise and compassion, you’ll guide students on a journey of inspiration and growth, using music as a powerful tool for emotional expression, development and academic learning. Apply today at our link in bio!🎵
October is National Arts & Humanities Month, an annual celebration of the creativity and culture that enriches our lives. This month we honor the power of the arts to inspire, connect and transform our communities. 

In celebration, here’s a glimpse of our dedicated young musicians in the CAP String Orchestra Ensemble, working hard and learning together on a Saturday morning! 🎻⭐
CAP is hiring for multiple full-time roles! CAP’s vision is for Northeast Florida to lead the nation in providing essential and accessible arts education that recognizes, grows and amplifies every child’s unique skills and strengths. Join us in shaping the future of arts education in Jacksonville by visiting the link in bio to apply today. ✍️

* Director of Professional Development 
* Grants and Proposals Manager
* Curriculum Writer
* Data Analyst
* Research Assistant
* Board Certified Music Therapist

Voted one of the best places to work in Jacksonville, CAP offers a culture of creativity and collaboration in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. We look forward to hearing from you!🎉
CAP is hiring for multiple full-time roles! Join us in shaping the future of arts education in Jacksonville by visiting our link in bio to apply today. 

Director of Professional Development | The Director of Professional Development will build and lead the training infrastructure that keeps CAP’s teaching artists, fellows, therapists and program directors performing at the highest level across Arts Ignite, Art Smarts and CAPabilities programs. 

Grants and Proposals Manager | As a member of CAP’s Philanthropy team, you'll manage a portfolio of institutional funders from first opportunity through final report, building the systems and evidence base that strengthen CAP's ability to secure funding and steward every dollar with integrity. 

Curriculum Writer | The Curriculum Writer will be the voice behind CAP’s lessons, curricula and professional development content across various program expertise. It’s a role for someone who can sit with a teaching artist, fellow or therapist, draw out what they know and turn it into high-quality writing that is engaging and classroom ready.

Voted one of the best places to work in Jacksonville, CAP offers a culture of creativity and collaboration in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. Join the CAP team to support its mission to provide arts education that impacts children and young adults for the rest of their lives.🌟
Behind every note played and every song learned is a story of dedication and perseverance. At CAP, our students discover that learning to read music and play an instrument isn’t just about talent, it’s about hard work and grit. The rewards go far beyond the stage, fueling academic growth as well as helping students build focus, discipline, team work and problem solving skills that stay with them for life. 🎻
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National Arts in Education Week is a nationwide celebration of the transformative power of the arts in education. This year’s theme—Every Student, Every Community—highlights how arts education not only empowers individual students, but also strengthens entire communities. By nurturing creativity, arts education inspires innovation and collaboration, helping students develop the skills to solve problems and work together. These creative thinkers go on to spark new ideas making their communities more vibrant.

Learn more about how the Cathedral Arts Project is on a mission to make high-quality arts education and therapeutic services the bridge to better grades, healthier futures and a ready workforce at capkids.org! ✨
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Calling all visual artists grades 4 - 6 📣  CAP Studio Artists is offering a Fall Session in Drawing & Painting! Guarantee a semester of creativity and growth by enrolling your young artist today. 🎨

When: Thursdays | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Sep. 17 – Dec. 17, 2026

CAP has partnered with CoRK Arts District to host this program. Classes will be held at the CoRKSHOP at 2689 Rosselle Street, 32204. 

CAP Studio Artists (CAPSA) is an immersive visual art program which provides students with the opportunity to pursue their passion for the visual arts while expanding their creative skills. In this hands-on drawing and painting class, students will explore a variety of artistic techniques, materials, and styles while developing their own unique artistic voice. From sketching and observational drawing to painting with color, texture and composition, students will experiment, create and build confidence in their skills. Spots are limited so register at our link in bio today! 🌟
Do you know a passionate young dancer in grades 4–8? The Cathedral Arts Project Dance Ensemble is now welcoming new members! Led by Jacqueline Peterson, CAP Teaching Artist Fellow in Dance, this select group is made up of current and former CAP dance students who are eager to take their skills to the next level. 

Ensemble members receive advanced training in both classical and contemporary dance, collaborate with guest artists and participate in specialized workshops and performances. Encourage the young dancers in your life to join a community where creativity and growth take center stage. Learn more at our link in bio!👯🩰

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