Starts With Arts Foundation

the starts with arts foundation was founded in march of 2012 by david varela & alex tamayo in the city of el centro, california. having both been born and raised in the imperial valley and artists in their own respect, they knew just how important it was to preserve the art & music culture of their hometown. the starts with arts foundation is dedicated to bringing awareness of the educational advantages of having art/music programs as part of the everyday class curriculum. the foundation’s purpose is to help provide students with art supplies and teachers with the materials they need to teach art and creative problem solving in their classes. through art workshops, seminars, and a creative center where students are open to explore their creativity, we are confident that the lessons learned through creative expression in music and art will improve the students ability to apply what they learn in class into their college education, careers and community. communities across california hav