Our New Home as of July 1st, 2010:

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

Director of During School Programs, Gabrielle Scott

Gabi coordinates and monitors all Starting Arts During School Programs. These programs range from single classes that meet once a week, to Starting Arts' "Rotating Arts Wheel" - a four session, 36 week program that consecutively explores all four arts areas: Dance, Theatre, Music and Fine Arts. E-mail: gabrielle@startingarts.com

Sunnyvale School District Liaison, Amy Baker

Santa Clara & Los Altos School Districts Liaison, Gabrielle Scott

Department Chair- Music, Amy Baker

Department Chair- Theatre, Michael Champlin

Department Chair- Visual Arts, Julie Stover

Department Chair- Dance & Media Contact, Kelly Velasquez

Website Administrator, Geoff Peck

Geoff Peck is responsible for the content, functionality and "new look" of our website. He can answer questions about the online enrollment forms. E-mail: geoff@startingarts.com

Office Administrator, Michelle Carone

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