Children wearing yellow T-shirts and animal masks participate in a group activity indoors, with adults supervising in the background.
A woman in a red, sequined dress performing passionately at a piano on stage.
A woman with curly gray hair and a colorful patterned dress is performing or speaking at a microphone on stage. She has her arms raised and appears expressive, with a man in the background at a keyboard.

Bringing COLOR to the CLASSICS™

The Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA) is the leading Black non-profit organization that supports people of color in the classical arts.

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Group of young girls on a stage, some standing and some leaning forward, wearing black T-shirts with red and white text that reads 'Capa Art' and some graphics, participating in a performance or activity.
A black and white sketch plan of a building layout with labeled sections and measurements.
Choir group performing on stage, dressed in black robes with yellow stoles, holding sheet music, with a wooden background behind them.
A black and white outline graphic of a vegetable garden with various leafy greens and vegetables planted in rows.
Panel discussion with five people seated at a long table with three microphones and water bottles, two on each side, in an art gallery with paintings and sculptures in the background.
A black and white line drawing of a cat sitting on a plant pot.
 

About CAAPA

Established in 2002, the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts fosters classical Black artists and audiences through multigenerational education, community, and performance programs.

 
 

Upcoming Events

CAAPA annually hosts an ongoing Performance Series and Panel Series.

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Melody of Art
Sep 24
Melody of Art

Join our annual CAAPA Season Opening reception on the eve of the Congressional Black Caucus.

 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2025 GRANTS & SPONSORS
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  • Logo of Maryland State Arts Council featuring Maryland flag colors and imagery, with text 'MSAC Maryland State Arts Council' and 'Department of Commerce'.
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  • Logo for Art Works and National Endowment for the Arts with three colored triangles and text.
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