CATALYST CREATIVE COLLECTIVE
A non-profit community space fueled by collaboration, cooperation, and connection
The Catalyst Creative Collective is a dynamic community hub designed to inspire and empower collaboration across the creative spectrum. Located within the Tucson Mall, Catalyst spans over 14,000 square feet of versatile space, providing a home for artists, creatives, educators, and cross-sector organizations.
Our mission is to foster sustainable collaboration and collective impact, creating a vibrant environment where connection, creativity, and celebration thrive. From hosting special events and performances to offering spaces for seminars, rehearsals, and social gatherings, Catalyst is where ideas come to life and communities grow stronger together.
Our mission is to foster sustainable collaboration and collective impact, creating a vibrant environment where connection, creativity, and celebration thrive. From hosting special events and performances to offering spaces for seminars, rehearsals, and social gatherings, Catalyst is where ideas come to life and communities grow stronger together.
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what is the catalyst
creative collective?
The CATALYST Creative Collective is a dynamic and inclusive space that reflects the essence of the hundreds of artists, creatives, community members, and nonprofit organizations that come together at CATALYST to collaborate and build shared value.
Current CATALYST partners include working digital creators, culinary-based businesses, visual and performing artists, business networking groups, and nonprofit organizations such as the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Esperanza Dance Project, Tucson Youth Music, and the educational nonprofit Waters Center for Systems Thinking.
Current CATALYST partners include working digital creators, culinary-based businesses, visual and performing artists, business networking groups, and nonprofit organizations such as the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Esperanza Dance Project, Tucson Youth Music, and the educational nonprofit Waters Center for Systems Thinking.
COLLECTIVE collaboration
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When SAACA first envisioned the CATALYST Arts & Maker Space in 2018, the goal was to create a versatile space for co-working, educational classes, workshops, and artistic collaboration.
However, the challenges of operating an indoor gathering space during the COVID-19 pandemic led SAACA to reimagine CATALYST's role within the community. The creative community urgently needed a space to produce mission-driven work using shared resources. CATALYST weathered the pandemic through the collaborative efforts of over a dozen organizations and individuals who came together to share resources and utilize the space for diverse needs. Rebranding as the CATALYST Creative Collective better reflects the space's current mission and significance in Southern Arizona. The new name captures the essence of the daily work at CATALYST and strengthens our ability to support the creative community. |
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CATALYST LAYOUT & SPACES
FLEXIBLE SPACES
CATALYST combines over 14,000 square feet of flexible meeting, event, classroom and production space. All spaces are available for hourly, daily or monthly long term use.
Space highlights include
- Main Floor (Stage, Digital Projection, Seating, Exhibition Space, Performance venue)
- Teaching Kitchen (Dedicated to Don Luria and Donna Nordin)
- 2D & 3D Gallery Exhibition Spaces
- Community Meeting Room
- Music & Digital Production Lab (Dedicated to Bob & Vivian Weede)
- Flexible use meeting and private office space
- Classroom, studio and private production space
MAIN FLOOR
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MUSIC & DIGITAL ARTS LAB
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TEACHING KITCHEN
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