CAP celebrates student artists from 29 Duval County Public Schools and Youth Organizations WHAT: The Cathedral Arts Project (CAP) annual Performing and Visual Arts Showcases are a community celebration of the children and youth participating in CAP’s quality arts education programs. This year, 29 program sites and nearly 650 young artists will participate in performances and exhibitions of work completed during the 2023-2024 school year. These events are open to the public as an opportunity to support and witness the positive impact that access to professional arts programming provides all students. The Performing Arts Showcase student performances include theatre, ballet, chorus, strings, percussion and more. The Visual Arts Showcase is an exhibition of a variety of works by young artists in a wide range of mediums including painting, drawing, mixed media and more. The 2024 Showcase of the Arts is presented by the Willits Foundation and sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, Dunn & Bradstreet, and the David & Monique Miller Family Fund. WHEN AND WHERE: Performing Arts Showcase - Saturday, April 13, 2024
- Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
- 300 Water St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Morning performance at 11 a.m. featuring: CAP String Orchestra, Chaffee Trail Elementary, Crystal Springs Elementary, Enterprise Learning Academy, Hyde Park Elementary, Kings Trail Elementary, Long Branch Elementary, Mandarin Oaks Elementary, Parkwood Heights Elementary and Springfield Middle.
- Evening performance at 6 p.m. featuring: Abess Park Elementary, Brookview Elementary, CAP String Orchestra, Central Riverside Elementary, Cornerstone Classical Academy, Crown Point Elementary, Highlands Middle, Spring Park Elementary and Venetia Elementary
Visual Arts Showcase - Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 10 a.m.
- Alexander Brest Gallery at Jacksonville University
- 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211
- Exhibition featuring: Abess Park Elementary, Beauclerc Elementary, Chimney Lakes Elementary, Cornerstone Classical Academy, Don Brewer Elementary, Hope Haven, John E. Goode Pre-Trial Detention Facility, Mayport Coastal Sciences Elementary, Oak Hill Academy, Ortega Elementary, Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center, West Riverside Elementary and Youth Crisis Center.
VISUAL ASSETS: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/k9bl69613viqe16pmhn6v/h?rlkey=ve74um2n7rsd8b8mgoyzzz7cu&dl=0 WHO: Interview opportunities with representatives are available before or during the April 13 Performing Arts Showcase, and before or during the May 11 event. - Principal Davina Parker from Spring Park Elementary is available to speak about the impact of CAP programming and arts integration on student achievement and wellbeing.
- CAP President & CEO Kimberly Hyatt is available before the 11 a.m. performance on April 13
- CAP VP of Strategy & Operations Melanie Hammer is available Friday, April 5; Tuesday, April 9 (afternoon); and Wednesday, April 10
- Several parents of current students may be available before or at the April 13 performances.
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