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Spring for the Arts, CAP’s signature fundraiser, celebrates community engagement in support of funding arts education initiatives throughout the region. Generating more than $10 million since its inception, it is the most visible event supporting arts education along the First Coast.

Save the date for the 22nd annual Spring for the Arts on Friday, April 16, 2027, at Epping Forest Yacht Club.

Guardians of the Arts

Martha & Tom Baker

Honorary Chairs

Kristine Cherek & Kirk Larsen

Event Chairs

Marisa & Frank Martire

Past Honorees

Marilyn & Pete Carpenter
Kristine Cherek & Kirk Larsen
Poppy & Rob Clements
Stephanie & Tim Cost
Florida Blue
Carol Johnson Foley
Jennifer Glock & Michael Ward
Susan & Hugh Greene
Diane & Steve Halverson
Preston Haskell
Frances & Anthony Jabbour
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

21st Annual Spring for the Arts Highlights

The 21st annual Spring for the Arts – CAP’s signature fundraiser – was held on Friday, April 17, 2026. Kristine Cherek & Kirk Larsen were celebrated as the 2026 Guardians of the Arts. The event raised over $760,000 in support of the organization’s mission to ensure access to vital arts education and therapeutic programs for all children on the First Coast.  

Read more about the 21st annual event here.

Images by Nathalie Zaro, Z-Stop Studios
View event photos on Flickr or Facebook.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Presenter

Kristine Cherek & Kirk Larsen

FOUNDER

Pat & Frank D’Angelo

Frances & Anthony Jabbour

Marisa & Frank Martire

Amy & Gary Norcross

PRODUCER

Director

Sue & Brent Bickett

Stephanie & Tim Cost

Jennifer Glock & Michael Ward

Monica Jacoby

Lanie & Jim Johnson

Linda Stein

Creator

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VyStar Credit Union logo

Cara & Scott Baity

Tracy & Derrick Bryant

Melissa & Nader Farhat

Jane Freedman & Kimberly L. Hyatt

Paige & Mark LaBorde

Paula & Charlie Margiotta

Anne & Marc Mayo

Jennifer & Michael Mayo

Gil Pomar

Susie & Joe Reinhardt

DiAnne & George Scanlon

Zimmerman Family Foundation

Advocate

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Marilyn Carpenter

Dawn & John Crawford

Susan & Hugh Greene

Deborah & Peter Gunnlaugsson

Sharon & David Hunt

Joanna & Jason Kelly

Carol Lombardo

Charlotte Mayo

Robbie Manners, Bank of America Private Bank

Danielle Whitley, Foley & Lardner

Patron

Mary Baer & Marty Fiorentino

Martha & Tom Baker

Karen & Oliver Barakat

Patricia & Michael Blaylock

Carr, Riggs & Ingram

Coastal Oak Wealth Advisors

Shannon & Michael Darling

Deanna & Steve Eagerton

Victoria & Paul Ferber

First Horizon Bank

Carol & Richard Gagliano

Gallagher Insurance

Glenda & Hugh Harris

Pamela & Michael Korn

Robyn Kreimborg & Amy Wilson

Louis Weimer Salon

Anne & Robert Lufrano

Amy Mergen & Paul Waitrovich

Miller Electric Company

Pamela & Michael Oates

Debbie & Tony Park

Pilot Corporation of America

THE PLAYERS Championship

Publix Super Markets Charities

Rebecca Black Immigration, PA

Alice Rigdon

RJ Young

Ali & Jamie Shelton

Skinner Bros. Realty

Smith, Hulsey & Busey

Trinity Restoration & Roofing

UF Health Jacksonville

Cathy & Brad Vasto

William Warden

Warden Family Foundation

For More Information

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

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

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
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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. 🩰✨

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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! 🎶

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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. ✨

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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!

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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.✨

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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! ✨
#TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #Artsed

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We are setting the stage for an exciting announcement at Cathedral Arts Project...stay tuned for news you don't want to miss! ✨ #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #Artsed

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

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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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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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