Starting Arts
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Starting Arts is a California nonprofit organization focused on promoting and preserving quality arts education in public schools. Based in San Jose, it serves a broad student population across the Bay Area, delivering instruction in theater, dance, music, and visual arts to thousands of students within multiple school districts. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) and positions itself as a resource for arts education within public schools, aiming to complement and support standards-driven visual and performing arts education. In addition to ongoing arts instruction, Starting Arts engages in program development work, including creating a 12-week theatre curriculum intended to align with grade-specific California Visual & Performing Arts standards. The organization has established a regional footprint through service to numerous districts and ongoing educational programming, with activity that includes seasonal camps and teacher collaborations.