Building a Brighter Future

As we enter this season of giving, we reflect on the incredible growth that has taken place over the past year within the Cathedral Arts Project. Growth happens when we are generous with ourselves and others—when we support each other’s progress, allow room for creativity to thrive and push beyond the boundaries of what we thought we could achieve. 

How We’ve Grown

Expanded Reach

CAP offered 276 programs at 65 locations, instructing and inspiring 3,673 children—our highest enrollment ever.

New Initiatives

CAP expanded with the acquisition of Connecting Thru Music, launching new CAPabilities programs to serve children and young adults living with disabilities.

Outstanding Achievements

CAP String Orchestra students performed at the prestigious Crescendo International Music Competition, culminating in a performance at Harvard University in May.

Cultural Access

We provided 4,500 opportunities for enriching field trips to Jacksonville’s cultural landmarks to students across Northeast Florida.

Make a Direct Impact

Generosity has the power to transform lives. Your gift to CAP not only supports arts education but also enriches the lives of thousands of children, creating a lasting impact on their futures. 

No Gift is Too Small

$10

provides a CAP t-shirt for a single student

$200

is the average cost of supplies for each of our teaching artists

$700

provides dance shoes for one dance class

$1,000

enables one arts integration class to partake in field trip opportunities for a semester

$1,500

covers the costumes or artwork framing for one class at Showcase

four children holding a purple sign that reads "thank you"
The Stage Is Set—Donate Today

As we look toward the future, we see so much more potential waiting to be unlocked. Your generosity this season will help us expand our reach, deepen our impact and ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow through the arts. 

Together, we can continue to elevate creativity, opportunity and hope for our students, our community and our world. Your gift today will drive the growth of CAP, empowering every child’s creative spirit for years to come. 

Thank you for being a vital part of this journey. Let’s keep growing together. 

Ways to Support

Unrestricted Gifts

One-time unrestricted gifts assist CAP with the greatest area of need

Designated Gifts

Designate a gift to a specific discipline – art counseling, dance, music, music therapy, theatre or visual arts

Recurring Donations

Make a monthly or annual recurring gift

Event Sponsorship

Sponsor a signature event like Showcase, Spring for the Arts or the Golf Tournament

For More Information

Contact colin@capkids.org for more ways to make a lasting impact at CAP.

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Spring for the Arts celebrates the impact you, our donors, have had on local students, and raises funds for CAP's REIMAGINE Campaign, with the ultimate goal of putting instruments, paintbrushes, scripts and dance shoes in the hands of more children in Northeast Florida than ever before. Get your tickets today at our link in bio! 🎉
Our mission is to inspire every child's creative spirit! #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed #strings
Every heart needs art! Happy Valentines Day❤️
#TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #artsed
It was an unforgettable day at the The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. Hundreds of guests enjoyed the fun and engaging activities during the CAP Family Day at the Cummer! 

Students and their families participated in Intro to Improv, Nature Printmaking, Needle Felting, World Drums, Positive Words Graffiti, Jazz-Tastic Dance, Boom Whackers, a Museum Scavenger Hunt and an Instrument Petting Zoo! Thanks to CAP Teaching Artist Fellows, staff and volunteers for your efforts today. Special thanks to the Cummer Museum for graciously hosting our amazing families! #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp
Research indicates that theatre training for children significantly improves their public speaking skills by building confidence, enhancing vocal projection, developing effective body language and fostering emotional intelligence through character exploration. The practice of performing on stage in a supportive environment helps kids feel comfortable expressing themselves publicly and it's fun! Learn more about our theatre programs at capkids.org #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax
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
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
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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