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CAP Welcomes Seven New Members to Board of Directors

CAP is pleased to announce the installation of 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. In addition to welcoming new members, the board also elected Mark LaBorde as the new Chair and Nader Farhat as Chair-Elect. LaBorde retired from his role at Aetna Inc. as the Senior Vice President and Head of Enterprise Sales, Product and Marketing in 2017. He currently serves on the Baptist Health System Board of Directors, the Board of Trustees for Episcopal School of Jacksonville and began his tenure as a member of the CAP board in 2017.

“The expertise and broad experience of the new members of our board bring an extraordinary level of professionalism and knowledge that will make a significant impact on the growth of CAP as we look forward to our next chapter,” said Rev. Kimberly Hyatt, President & CEO of CAP. “We are grateful for their commitment to our mission and dedication to making arts education accessible to all children.”

The new members are:

Randy DeFoor

Randy DeFoorRandy DeFoor is Senior Vice President and National Agency Counsel for Fidelity National Financial, a Fortune 500 company. She served as a member of the CAP board from 2017-2019, prior to being elected as a member of the Jacksonville City Council representing District 14. She recently served as chair of the Jacksonville International Airport Community Redevelopment Area. DeFoor was appointed by Governor Rick Scott to the District Board of Trustees for Florida State College at Jacksonville for four years, where she formerly served as Chair. She has served on the Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital, the Innocence Project of Florida and as a trustee on the boards of Episcopal School of Jacksonville for 12 years and Riverside Presbyterian Day School for eight years.

Beverly Hicks Flanagan

Beverly Hicks FlanaganBeverly Flanagan has served in the financial services industry for 35 years and currently is the Senior Relationship Strategist for PNC. Prior to her current position with PNC, she was Senior VP and Market Executive with Cypress Bank & Trust, Senior VP with BBVA Compass, and Senior VP with SunTrust, among other roles. From 2013-2019, Flanagan served as an active board member of the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Band Booster Program. She currently serves as a board member of the Estate Planning Council of NE Florida, the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach and the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of St. Augustine.

Colleen Haley

Colleen HaleyColleen Haley is Corporate Secretary of Black Knight, Inc. and Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc., providing support to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and the integrity governance framework, as well as acting as an adviser to the board of directors and implementing board decisions. As Corporate Secretary, she is the liaison between the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and the corporate boards of each company. Prior, Haley was Vice President and Assistant Corporate Secretary for Lender Processing Services, Inc., a predecessor company of Black Knight. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she currently serves on the boards of Riverside Presbyterian Day School and Episcopal School of Jacksonville.

Robyn Kreimborg

Robyn KreimborgRobyn Kreimborg is a Program Manager, NASA Programs at BB&E Consulting, an engineering and environmental services firm. She earned her Bachelor of the Arts in journalism with a focus in visual communication from the University of Georgia and a Master of Arts in environmental policy from the University of Iowa. Kreimborg is a previous board member of CAP, having served from 2017 to 2019, and maintains a deeply held appreciation for the arts.

Aundra Wallace

Aundra WallaceAundra Wallace is President of JAXUSA Partnership, the private, nonprofit regional economic development arm of the JAX Chamber overseeing efforts of the seven counties of Northeast Florida. He currently serves on the boards of Goodwill Northeast Florida, World Affairs Council Jacksonville, Sulzbacher Village, Florida State College of Jacksonville Foundation, Volunteers In Medicine, LIFT Jax, Ascension St. Vincent’s Healthcare Foundation, Florida State College of Jacksonville Foundation, ULI Public Private Partnership Council, LISC Advisory Board and Leadership Florida. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute, NAIOP, International Economic Development Council and International City/County Managers Association.

Danielle R. Whitley

Danielle R. WhitleyDanielle R. Whitley is a partner and business lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP, where she is a member of the firm’s Finance and Transactions Practices. Since 2005, Whitley has served as general counsel to The DONNA Foundation. She was recognized as one of the 2009 Up & Coming Attorneys in Florida Trend magazine’s Florida Legal Elite™ balloting. Whitley received her Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 2000, as well as her Master of Arts in accounting from the University of Florida (UF) the same year. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from UF in 1996.

Larry Wilson

Larry WilsonLarry Wilson is the owner of Designmind, LLC, an award-winning full-service interior design studio. His work has been featured in national and regional magazines, as well as a number of books. He has been honored with the prestigious Gold Key Award for Excellence in Hospitality Design, the Bud Merle Foundation Award for Leadership and Design Excellence in the state of Florida, and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Medalist Award, the highest honor bestowed by ASID for outstanding service and contributions to the chapter. Wilson is also an artist who has exhibited in national museums and galleries throughout the region. He has served on the advisory boards to the Interior Design Department College of Design, Construction & Planning at the University of Florida and the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, as well as the board of trustees at MOCA Jacksonville Board. Wilson was appointed to the Mayor’s Committee on Art in Public Places in January 2023.

View the complete board roster here.

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Cathedral Arts Project made a major announcement during a special press conference this morning. We are deeply grateful for the support of our community as we continue to expand arts education for children and young adults across Northeast Florida and beyond! Read the full press release at our link in bio.✨
We are setting the stage for an exciting announcement at Cathedral Arts Project...stay tuned for news you don't want to miss! ✨
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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.🌟

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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! 🌟

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