Visual Arts Showcase

The annual Visual Arts Showcase is an extraordinary display of artwork by CAP students. The opportunity to exhibit serves as a reward for students’ hard work and reinforces the self-confidence and maturity fostered in CAP classes. The young artists are proud to share their work which spans a variety of artistic media.

Opening Reception

Saturday, May 17, 2025  |  10-11:30 a.m.

Exhibition Schedule

May 17 – June 4, 2025

Location

Alexander Brest Gallery

Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32211

View parking map here.

Participating Programs

Abess Park Elementary
Amelia Art Studio
Arts For Justice-Involved Youth
Cornerstone Classical Academy
GRASP Academy Elementary
GRASP Academy Middle
Hope Haven
Jacksonville Classical Academy
Kings Trail Elementary
KEYS Educational Resource Center

Oak Hill Academy
Ortega Elementary
Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center
Parkwood Heights Elementary
Radiant Collective
San Jose Elementary
West Riverside Elementary
Youth Crisis Center

For More Information

Contact Peyton Bryant, Program Coordinator, at peyton@capkids.org.

Presented By

VyStar Credit Union
Willits Foundation

Sponsored By

Cara & Scott Baity

Media Sponsor

WJXT

According to a study from the National Dropout Prevention Center at Clemson University, there is a direct and powerful relationship between arts education and dropout prevention. Arts learning increases academic self-efficacy and keeps students engaged and in school. Participation in the arts creates extraordinary change in the lives of children that sets them up to succeed in school and in life. Learn more about the positive impact of CAP programs at capkids.org.💜

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According to a study from the National Dropout Prevention Center at Clemson University, there is a direct and powerful relationship between arts education and dropout prevention. Arts learning increases academic self-efficacy and keeps students engaged and in school. Participation in the arts creates extraordinary change in the lives of children that sets them up to succeed in school and in life. Learn more about the positive impact of CAP programs at capkids.org.💜

Thank you to the Dianne and Charles Rice Family Foundation, The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and the Kids Hope Alliance for enabling CAP to ignite the creative spirits of hundreds of CAP families today!! ✨ #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #artsed #kidshopealliance

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Thank you to the Dianne and Charles Rice Family Foundation, The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and the Kids Hope Alliance for enabling CAP to ignite the creative spirits of hundreds of CAP families today!! ✨ #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #artsed #kidshopealliance

CAP IS HIRING a part time Teaching Artist in Theatre! As a CAP Teaching Artist, you’ll have the power to profoundly impact young lives by unlocking their passion for the arts. Through your creativity and mentorship, you’ll guide students on an inspirational journey, nurturing their artistic potential and instilling a lifelong love for the performing or visual arts.

CAP is in immediate need of a Teaching Artist in Theatre, but applicants with other focus areas are welcome to apply for other opportunities. If you are driven by the challenge of shaping innovative and impactful arts education programs for children in your community, then we invite you to apply. Visit capkids.org/get-involved/work-at-cap/ now!

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CAP IS HIRING a part time Teaching Artist in Theatre! As a CAP Teaching Artist, you’ll have the power to profoundly impact young lives by unlocking their passion for the arts. Through your creativity and mentorship, you’ll guide students on an inspirational journey, nurturing their artistic potential and instilling a lifelong love for the performing or visual arts. CAP is in immediate need of a Teaching Artist in Theatre, but applicants with other focus areas are welcome to apply for other opportunities. If you are driven by the challenge of shaping innovative and impactful arts education programs for children in your community, then we invite you to apply. Visit capkids.org/get-involved/work-at-cap/ now!

The Cathedral Arts Project (CAP) fosters growth in listening and behavioral skills through music. These programs leverage music to build neural pathways, enhancing cognitive functions like attention and memory, while simultaneously developing emotional self-regulation and social skills like cooperation. Learn more at capkids.org ✨

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The Cathedral Arts Project (CAP) fosters growth in listening and behavioral skills through music. These programs leverage music to build neural pathways, enhancing cognitive functions like attention and memory, while simultaneously developing emotional self-regulation and social skills like cooperation. Learn more at capkids.org ✨

Participation in the arts creates extraordinary change in the lives of children that sets them up to succeed in school and in life. Research shows 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. Click our link in bio for more information about the impact of #artsed on CAPkidsjax! 🎨🎵🎭👯

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Participation in the arts creates extraordinary change in the lives of children that sets them up to succeed in school and in life. Research shows 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. Click our link in bio for more information about the impact of #artsed on CAPkidsjax! 🎨🎵🎭👯

They took home the win on Sunday! Thanks to the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Jaguars Foundation, gameday tickets are available to nonprofits at discounted rates. Purchase your tickets here and all proceeds benefit #CAPkidsjax! Join us at the December 14 game against the New York Jets by purchasing general admission tickets or tickets with a club pass at our link in bio! 🏈🎉

Jags vs. Jets
Sunday, December 14 | 1 PM

#GOJAGS #TheArtsAddUp

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They took home the win on Sunday! Thanks to the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Jaguars Foundation, gameday tickets are available to nonprofits at discounted rates. Purchase your tickets here and all proceeds benefit #CAPkidsjax! Join us at the December 14 game against the New York Jets by purchasing general admission tickets or tickets with a club pass at our link in bio! 🏈🎉 Jags vs. Jets Sunday, December 14 | 1 PM #GOJAGS #TheArtsAddUp

CAP’s mission to empower every child’s creative spirit begins with our staff. At our team meeting this week, CAP Board Certified Music Therapist, Brittany Harmon, M.M., MT-BC, ignited the creative spirits of the CAP staff with an engaging team building activity using rhythm and song! 🎶
#Artsed #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #MusicTherapy

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CAP’s mission to empower every child’s creative spirit begins with our staff. At our team meeting this week, CAP Board Certified Music Therapist, Brittany Harmon, M.M., MT-BC, ignited the creative spirits of the CAP staff with an engaging team building activity using rhythm and song! 🎶 #Artsed #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #MusicTherapy

Whether in an individual setting or as part of a group, arts education improves a child’s confidence. Music in particular helps provide children with improved classroom skills, including critical thinking, creative problem-solving, teamwork and effective communication. Visit our link in bio for program info✨ #theartsaddup #capkidsjax

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Whether in an individual setting or as part of a group, arts education improves a child’s confidence. Music in particular helps provide children with improved classroom skills, including critical thinking, creative problem-solving, teamwork and effective communication. Visit our link in bio for program info✨ #theartsaddup #capkidsjax

Create with CAP! School starts next week and we`re looking forward to programs beginning soon. Some courses are already open for enrollment, so visit our link in bio to see this year`s available courses! #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp 🎨🎶👯🎭

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Create with CAP! School starts next week and we're looking forward to programs beginning soon. Some courses are already open for enrollment, so visit our link in bio to see this year's available courses! #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp 🎨🎶👯🎭

Children develop the technical skills to prepare for the future through instruction in the arts. Along the way, the arts develop their unique strengths – like self-confidence, self-respect, empathy, perseverance and creative thinking!

Visit our link in bio for more information about our program offerings. 🎭👯🎵🎨#TheArtsAddUp #Artsed #capkidsjax

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Children develop the technical skills to prepare for the future through instruction in the arts. Along the way, the arts develop their unique strengths – like self-confidence, self-respect, empathy, perseverance and creative thinking! Visit our link in bio for more information about our program offerings. 🎭👯🎵🎨#TheArtsAddUp #Artsed #capkidsjax

Musical theatre isn’t just fun and games. As this #CAPkid explains, it’s ‘way more work and it’s way more important.’ Theatre education allows students to gain essential skills like creative thinking, perseverance, teamwork and self-discipline, building the confidence and character they need to excel. Just don’t forget to read your lines please, read your lines! 🎭🥰#theartsaddup #capkidsjax

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Musical theatre isn’t just fun and games. As this #CAPkid explains, it’s ‘way more work and it’s way more important.’ Theatre education allows students to gain essential skills like creative thinking, perseverance, teamwork and self-discipline, building the confidence and character they need to excel. Just don’t forget to read your lines please, read your lines! 🎭🥰#theartsaddup #capkidsjax

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