Montalvo Arts Center Adds Value to Saratoga Real Estate
Montalvo Art Center in Saratoga, CA
Montalvo Arts Center has long been a Saratoga treasure, but it is getting even better! With Angela McConnell being appointed the new Executive Director in Spring 2009, Montalvo has taken on new efforts to reach out to with relevant and innovative educational programs in 2010 for adults and children. They currently offer 40 educational programs throughout the year in childrens theatre performances, art workshops and summer camps. With public schools limiting their programs due to budget constraints, this resource helps fill a gap making real estate more valuable for families in Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and surrounding communities.
In 2005 Villa Montalvo changed its identiy to become Montalvo Arts Center. Set on 175 stunning acres of open space with 2.5 miles of hiking trails in the midst of Silicon Valley, Montalvo Arts Center occupies an historic Mediterranean-style villa and hosts three performing arts venues, a 10-studio artist residency complex and a formal Italianate garden.
Built in 1912 by Senator James Phelan, California’s first elected senator, Montalvo was bequeathed by Phelan to the state of California to serve as a site for the advancement of art, music, literature and architecture. Montalvo dedicates 25% of its annual budget to the maintenance and preservation of this community treasure.
Montalvo is also home to the Lucas Artists Programs, which offers facilities and staff supportive of the creative process, state-of-the-art technology and an environment conducive to both individual practice and the energetic exchange of ideas among international and culturally diverse fellows. The photo above is of one of the 10 artist residences on the property.
Funding for Montalvo’s arts programs is provided by contributions from individuals, foundations, corporations and government agencies. A 25 member Montalvo Board of Trustees serves as the governing body for the Saratoga-based nonprofit.
