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Lift Every Voice: Singing & Living with Purpose

October 7, 2022 @ 9:00 am - October 8, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

This two-day collective impact festival, held at Jacksonville University, will feature 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.

Friday, October 7 | Panel Discussion: Fundamental Values of the Arts | 9 a.m. | Terry Concert Hall

Designed to spark conversations between industry thought leaders, this panel discussion will provide expert insights about the fundamental values of the arts and their impact on youth and the community. Moderated by Jeanette McCune, Director of Arts at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the panel includes:

–        Gwen Moten, White House Appointed American Cultural Specialist
–        Numa Saisselin, President, Florida Theatre
–        Dr. Tim Snyder, Dean, Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts & Humanities, Jacksonville University
–        Aundra Wallace, President, JAXUSA Partnership
–        Darryl Willie, Chair, Duval County School Board

Saturday, October 8 | Community Concert: From Birmingham to Botswana | 5 p.m. | Terry Concert Hall

Internationally renowned musician and performer Gwen Moten, in concert with singers from Jacksonville University, Edward Waters University, University of North Florida, Duval County Public Schools and the Ritz Voices Youth Choir, will provide an unforgettable performance in this community concert.

Gwen Moten specializes in using personal narrative and song to describe her experiences during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. She uniquely explores the relationships of historical social movements and correlates them with her international travels in apartheid-era South Africa and East Berlin under the Iron Curtain.

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Details

Start:
October 7, 2022 @ 9:00 am
End:
October 8, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
Website:
https://www.ju.edu/supportju/lifteveryvoice.php

Organizers

Cathedral Arts Project
Jacksonville University
Research from organizations like the Arts Education Partnership, show clear links between arts involvement and positive outcomes in academics, creative and critical thinking, personal behavior and social and civic participation. These benefits reinforce the essential value of the arts to enrich not only individual children and young adults, but also their communities. 

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Did you know that the arts support students’ social and emotional development, increase empathy, reduce intolerance and generate acceptance of others?

School partnerships with arts organizations can mitigate disparities in students’ arts learning opportunities and resources. Studies consistently demonstrate that the arts are intrinsically beneficial and an essential component of a well-rounded education. Learn more about #artsed by visiting capkids.org. #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax
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Countless studies reinforce what we see every day—children who participate in the arts consistently show striking improvement in class participation and academic achievement, grow in their ability to communicate effectively, and gain the insights, empathy and language needed to understand themselves, others and the world around them. Visit capkids.org for information about how you can help support our #artsed mission. #CAPkidsJax #TheArtsAddUp
CAP instructs, instills and inspires through a variety of offerings including afterschool, school day and summer programs, cultural experiences, advocacy, community partnerships and professional development.

Through CAP programs, children and young adults receive quality, standards-based instruction in dance, media arts, music, theatre and visual arts. Learn more about our #artsed programs at capkids.org.
#CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp
"The most important thing I learned in my CAP class is to inspire other kids and follow your dreams." From students to stakeholders - the commitment to CAP’s long-running programs is due to the compelling nature of our curriculum, the quality of our local teaching artists and the desire of children and families to embrace education in the arts as a means of fostering true change in their lives. Learn more about our programs at capkids.org. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed
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. 

The driving force behind all CAP programs is the belief that the arts matter—they provide essential skills, like creative thinking, perseverance, teamwork and self-discipline that benefit all people in all areas of their lives. 
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Artistic expression communicates the feelings, preferences, interests and experiences of the artist. Arts education provides children with essential tools to communicate more clearly, providing insight into a better understanding of each other and themselves. Learn more about our #artsed programs and our mission to inspire the creative spirit in every child at capkids.org. #TheArtsAddUp #artsed #CAPkidsjax
Did you know? Arts learning improves cognitive development in children, including verbal communication attentions skills and memory retrieval that also apply to other subject areas. 

Learn more about how you can support CAP’s mission to empower every child’s creative spirit, elevate arts educators in their field and advocate for access and equity in arts education by visiting our link in bio. 
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