3340 Montgomery Dr. Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 492-9022Click Here for Map and Directions 
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 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 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. 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
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
Kelly works with the Starting Arts Marketing Director to increase awareness and publicitiy 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 (Manager/Director). Kelly can be contacted via email at kelly@startingarts.com.
Michelle is responsible for the content and functionality of our website. She can answer questions about the online enrollment forms. E-mail: michelle@startingarts.com
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
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