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CAP Celebrates 30 Years in Jacksonville

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.

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Small Donations are Essential for Local Nonprofits

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. 

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Celebrating President & CEO Kimberly Hyatt’s 20 Years of Leadership

Celebrating President & CEO Kimberly Hyatt’s 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.

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Lift Every Voice: Singing and Living with Purpose

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.

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CAP Partners with IDEA Public Schools

CAP Partners with IDEA Public Schools

CAP announces a new partnership with IDEA Public Schools that will provide in-school and afterschool visual and performing arts programs to students enrolled at both IDEA’s local campuses.

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October is both National Arts and Humanities Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month—a perfect time to spotlight how quality arts education empowers students with disabilities. Through CAP’s therapeutic arts programs, called CAPabilities, art counseling, music therapy and sensory art help children and young adults build essential skills for life and work. Young people of all abilities who have the opportunity to learn through the arts develop skills necessary for confidence, socialization, emotional regulation and improved academics. 

Join us in celebrating the positive impact of the arts on students of all abilities this month and beyond. 🎉 #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #Artsed
#TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #Artsed
Dance is more than movement, it’s a spark for growth, confidence and connection. Research from the National Institutes of Health shows that group dance helps young people develop the five C’s: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Confidence, Collaboration and Communication.

When students come together to dance, they’re not just learning steps, they are building friendships, strengthening their well-being and discovering their voices. 🩰✨
Have you ever felt the magic of singing in a choir? When young people lift their voices together, something truly special happens; friendships blossom, confidence grows and a sense of harmony fills the room. The greatest gift of all? Pure joy! 🎶
No matter which art form your child chooses, whether it's music, visual arts, theatre or dance, they’re building valuable life skills like creative thinking, confidence and collaboration that stay with them for life.

Beyond these benefits, the arts offer something truly special: the pure joy and fulfillment that comes from learning how to do something you didn't know you could do. There’s nothing quite like watching a child’s face light up with pride as they achieve something they never thought possible. ✨
CAP is hiring several full-time Teaching Artists! You’ll have the unique opportunity to blend your artistic passion with a commitment to educational excellence. Visit our link in bio to apply today. ✍️ 

🌟Teaching Artist Fellows in Music, Theatre and Visual Arts
🌟Creative Arts Therapist
🌟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. Join the CAP team to support its mission to provide arts education that impacts children and young adults for the rest of their lives. We look forward to hearing from you!
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.🌟

#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!🎵

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