Contact Us
3340 Montgomery Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 492-9022
Executive Director, Ann Watts
Ann Watts’ responsibilities are overall management and funding of Starting Arts. She serves as liaison to school principals, determines the type and number of classes offered by Starting Arts, locates facilities, acquires materials, and hires artists to instruct. Ms. Watts also actively solicits public and private funding to sustain and expand the number and size of programs offered by Starting Arts.E-mail: ann@startingarts.com
Artistic Director, Michael Boston
Mike Boston oversees direction and production for all Starting Arts shows. He is responsible for material selection, physical production, and coordination of staff, volunteers and students to create the events that showcase our students’ talents. E-mail:mike@startingarts.com
Directors of During School Programs, Amy Baker and Kelly Velasquez
During school programs range from single classes that meet once a week, to Starting Arts’ “Rotating Arts Wheel” that consecutively explores all four arts areas: Dance, Theatre, Music and Visual Arts. Amy and Kelly coordinate and monitor all Starting Arts During School Programs at the following schools.
Amy Baker- amy@startingarts.com
Sunnyvale School District: Bishop, Cumberland, Cherry Chase, Ellis, Fairwood, Lakewood, San Miguel, and Vargas
Fremont Unified School District: James Leitch, Warm Springs
Santa Clara Unified School District: Bowers, Don Callejon, and Ponderosa
Kelly Velasquez-kelly@startingarts.com
Los Altos School District: Almond, Gardner Bullis, Loyola, Oak, Santa Rita, and Springer
Santa Clara Unified School District: Learning Centers
San Jose Unified School District: Discovery Preschool
Development Director, Kathleen Rinehart Magid
Kathleen works to broaden the reach of Starting Arts’ programs by actively recruiting new donors and local corporations to provide funding and experience that will help Starting Arts achieve its goals. E-mail: kathleen@startingarts.com
Media Relations Director, Kelly Velasquez
Kelly works with the Starting Arts Marketing Director to increase awareness and publicity for specific Starting Arts events. Her responsibilities include crafting press releases, pitching stories to reporters, placing event calendar items, and assisting with applicable social marketing efforts. All media inquiries are directed to our Media Relations Director. Kelly can be contacted via email at kelly@startingarts.com
Marketing Director, Kris Sheridan
Kris coordinates all marketing communication and publication. E-mail: kris@startingarts.com
Website Administrators, Michelle Frank and Gabrielle Scott
Michelle and Gabrielle are responsible for the content and functionality of our website. Michelle can answer questions about online enrollment and mail-in forms. E-mail: web@startingarts.com or call (408)492-9022.
Office Administrator, Michelle Frank
A friendly voice, a sincere attitude, if you need any information about Starting Arts programs, give Michelle a call or send her an email. Starting Arts will not have your questions unanswered. E-mail: michelle@startingarts.com
Administrative Assistant and Design Consultant, Gabrielle Scott
Gabi is our behind the scenes assistant who helps with advertising, marketing, school programs, and other administrative tasks. E-mail: gabrielle@startingarts.com
