This month, we are pleased to feature a guest blog from Ann Watts, Founder and Executive Director of Starting Arts, announcing The Shared Arts Center of San José, a new arts space that reimagines what collaborative arts infrastructure can look like in the South Bay.

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Imagine a place in downtown San José where kids rehearse their first play, dancers create side by side with musicians, and entire communities gather to celebrate culture. That dream is becoming real.

Since our founding in 2000, Starting Arts has been rooted in one belief: when young people connect with the arts, they grow into confident, expressive, and community-minded individuals. Over the past 25 years, we've seen this truth unfold again and again — in classrooms, on stages, and across communities throughout Santa Clara County.

And now, we’re stepping into an inspiring new chapter. Click here to read and share the full piece.