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Join us for the 20th Annual Spring for the Arts
Friday, April 4, 2025 | Epping Forest Yacht Club

Now in its 20th year, Spring for the Arts is the signature fundraiser for the Cathedral Arts Project. Each year, this event honors distinguished individuals as Guardians of the Arts for their efforts to safeguard and advance the arts. Generating nearly $9 million since its inception, it is the most visible event supporting arts education along the First Coast.

Guardians of the Arts | Frances & Anthony Jabbour

Honorary Chairs | Karen & Greg Montana

Event Chairs | Marisa & Frank Martire

Past Honorees

Marilyn & Pete Carpenter
Poppy & Rob Clements
Stephanie & Tim Cost
Florida Blue
Carol Johnson Foley
Jennifer Glock & Michael Ward
Susan & Hugh Greene
Diane & Steve Halverson
Preston Haskell
Monica & Bob Jacoby
Marisa Martire
Karen & Greg Montana
Joannie & Russell Newton
Amy & Gary Norcross
Aida Ribeiro & Fabio Mechetti
Linda & David Stein
Mary Virginia Terry
Delores Barr Weaver
Jim Winston

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19th Annual Spring for the Arts Highlights

The 19th annual Spring for the Arts was held on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Epping Forest Yacht Club. Guests enjoyed an evening of celebration to raise funds for arts education and therapeutic programs for children and young adults in Northeast Florida. Karen & Greg Montana were honored as the Guardian of the Arts award recipients. 

Guardians of the Arts

Karen & Greg Montana

Honorary Chairs

Amy & Gary Norcross

Event Chairs

Marisa & Frank Martire

Sponsors

Presenter

FOUNDER

Massey Family Charitable Foundation

Producer

Marisa & Frank Martire

Karen & Gregory Montana

Director

Bickett Family Foundation

Kristine Cherek & Kirk Larsen

Stephanie & Tim Cost

Jennifer Glock & Michael Ward

Monica Jacoby

Amy & Gary Norcross

Linda & Randy Quirk

Linda & David Stein

Creator

VyStar Credit Union logo

Cara & Scott Baity

Michelle & Charles Bowen

Jane Freedman & Kimberly L. Hyatt

Inger & Pat Geraghty

Deborah & Peter Gunnlaugsson

Diane & Steve Halverson

Frances & Anthony Jabbour

Paige & Mark LaBorde

Paula & Charlie Margiotta

Anne & Marc Mayo

Jennifer & Michael Mayo

Kathy & Rusty Newton

Kay Nichols

Pam & Michael Oates

Gil Pomar

DiAnne & George Scanlon

Zimmerman Family Foundation

Advocate

Jean & Tom Dodson

Susan & Hugh Greene

Patricia & Wayne Hogan

Joanna & Jason Kelly

Amy Mergen & Paul Waitrovich

Patron

ATG+Pelocity

Martha & Tom Baker

Robbie Manners, Bank of America Private Bank

Karen & Oliver Barakat

Patricia & Michael Blaylock

Brightlink Technology

Brooks Rehabilitation

Burr Forman LLP

Marilyn Carpenter

Charles Perry Partners, Inc.

Dr. Christopher Corbo

Dawn & John Crawford

Crown Pools, Inc.

Dalton Agency

Davis Vision

Randy & Allison DeFoor

Melissa & Nader Farhat

Victoria & Paul Ferber

Beverly & Michael Flanagan

Fogle Art Consulting

Foley & Lardner

Gallagher Insurance

Ann & Martin Harrell

Glenda & Hugh Harris

Joan & Preston Haskell

Sharon & David Hunt

Robyn Kreimborg & Amy Wilson

Helen Lane

Louis Weimer Salon

Anne & Robert Lufrano

Kelsey & Matt Marcin

Monique & David Miller

Miller Electric Company

Murphy & Anderson, P.A.

NAI Hallmark

Kathy & Tom Nasby

Debbie & Tony Park

Pilot Pen

Publix Super Markets Charities

Rebecca Black Immigration Law

Regions Bank

RF-Smart

Ring Power

Lynn & Doug Roche

Ali & Jamie Shelton

Skinner Bros. Realty Co.

Dr. Timothy Snyder & Dr. Michael Mastronicola

Anne & Jason Spencer

Judi & Fuller Tresca

UF Health Jacksonville

William Warden

Wingard

Ellen & James Wiss

Woodall Foundation

Penny Zuber-Simcox & Carl Simcox

For More Information

For sponsorship inquiries, contact Jessie Brabender at jessie@capkids.org.

For event questions, contact Elise Johnson at ejohnson@capkids.org.

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.

Through CAP programs, children and young adults receive quality, standards-based instruction in dance, media arts, music, theatre and visual arts. Learn more at capkids.org. #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax

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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. Through CAP programs, children and young adults receive quality, standards-based instruction in dance, media arts, music, theatre and visual arts. Learn more at capkids.org. #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax

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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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

Congratulations to the CAP String Orchestra for their festive live performance on First Coast News this morning. Happy Holidays! #capkidsjax #theartsaddup

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Congratulations to the CAP String Orchestra for their festive live performance on First Coast News this morning. Happy Holidays! #capkidsjax #theartsaddup

Congratulations to the Neptune Beach Elementary Music Therapy students for a wonderful Winter Wonderland Holiday Performance! Extra special thanks to Hembree Poindexter of UpBeat Music Therapy, and her intern Eli, for their unwavering dedication to the success of their students. Thanks to @theanthonyaustin for emceeing the festivities, the classroom teachers, school and CAP staff and board members for your support. The holiday spirit is in full swing! #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed

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Congratulations to the Neptune Beach Elementary Music Therapy students for a wonderful Winter Wonderland Holiday Performance! Extra special thanks to Hembree Poindexter of UpBeat Music Therapy, and her intern Eli, for their unwavering dedication to the success of their students. Thanks to @theanthonyaustin for emceeing the festivities, the classroom teachers, school and CAP staff and board members for your support. The holiday spirit is in full swing! #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed

Through the generous sponsorship of PNC Bank, CAP partnered with MOSH today for an exciting and fun event! CAP families enjoyed an arts integrated celebration and exploration of science, nature and the St. John’s River. Through activities like storytelling, acting, making music and creating visual art, we celebrated our community’s most valuable resources, our children and our environment! Special thanks to our CAP team, volunteers and @thejessiejax @kidshopealliancejax @pncfoundation @stuartstotts @moshjax #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #artsed ✨

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Through the generous sponsorship of PNC Bank, CAP partnered with MOSH today for an exciting and fun event! CAP families enjoyed an arts integrated celebration and exploration of science, nature and the St. John’s River. Through activities like storytelling, acting, making music and creating visual art, we celebrated our community’s most valuable resources, our children and our environment! Special thanks to our CAP team, volunteers and @thejessiejax @kidshopealliancejax @pncfoundation @stuartstotts @moshjax #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #artsed ✨

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

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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

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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

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"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.
Visit capkids.org for more info. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp

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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. Visit capkids.org for more info. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp

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

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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.
#TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #artsed

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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. #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #artsed

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