Clyde Shines at Ivy+ Holiday Mixer

We are incredibly proud of Clyde, one of our talented 7th grade students, who was selected as a featured performer at the Ivy+ Holiday Mixer hosted by the Yale Club of Southwest Florida.

Clyde performed alongside two other young musicians, captivating an audience of more than 100 Ivy League alumni. His performance was met with enthusiasm and admiration, marking a memorable moment not only for Clyde, but also for the Grace Place community he so proudly represented.

Clyde’s journey in the arts began at Grace Place’s Art Academy, where he explored creative expression for the very first time. What started as a new experience quickly became a source of confidence and growth, helping him discover a passion for music and performance that led to this exciting opportunity.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Yale Club of SWFL and our partners at United Arts Collier for their continued support of youth arts and for creating meaningful platforms that celebrate and uplift young talent.

Congratulations, Clyde—we can’t wait to see where your talent takes you next!

If you’d like to learn more about our programs, please schedule a tour of campus by contacting Colleen Durham at 239-255-7213 or colleen.durham@Graceplacenaples.org.