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UPCOMING HAPPENINGS IN CATALYST

SUMMER 2021 AT CATALYST
Art Mixer
Have some fun and get creative with Art Mixer, a unique Tucson paint and sip experience.  Public and private paint events and classes are available with no minimum number of participants. Just pick a project and schedule a date and time to paint. Attendees can choose step-by-step painting projects on canvas, wood board, wood cutouts, wine glasses, wine bottles and paint-and-take ceramics! Browse the Photo Gallery, Class Listings, and Shop at www.artmixer.net to see more projects and pricing! New projects are always being added.
To schedule an experience with Art Mixer, email artmixertucson@gmail.com.
Follow Art Mixer on Instagram and Facebook to stay up on events.
 
Don Zavis, an award-winning sales coach and business consultant, will begin hosting complimentary weekly sales training workshops at CATALYST on Fridays at 10:30 AM. Pre-registration is required, attendance is very limited, and face masks are required for all attendees.
About the sessions: "Our weekly Sales Training class will explore fresh new content each and every week regarding the fundamentals of the selling process and what it takes to become a serious professional sales person, either for selling another company's products or for selling your own creations more effectively. We teach personal branding, leadership values, the sales mindset, buyer profiles, lead generation, and social media best practices."
To register for this very limited space event, please call 248-497-5869 or email donzavis@comcast.net.
 
Tucson Repertory Orchestra returns to Catalyst for a live-streamed concert on June 5th at 3pm.  String Serenade II is sponsored by the Arizona Senior Academy and will feature works by Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky.  Limited seating available.  Tune in to the SAACA Youtube page to watch the live-streamed concert and see past concerts from the Tucson Repertory Orchestra.  To reserve seats, send an email to tagawatoru@gmail.com.
 
Young Artist Summer Camps with Angela Hitt Designs
Give your child the gift of creative expression!  Join us for a week this summer and learn a variety of 2D and 3D art techniques. Students will be taught a variety of skills and will be given options for projects they would like to complete. At the conclusion of the week we will hold an art show where family members can see the artwork created throughout the week. Students will participate in the complete artist experience in this summer camp through the processes of design, production, reflection and display of their work.  Recommended for ages 8 and up.  ZOOM options available.

Session 1, 5 Day Series  $200 - June 7-11 from 9am to 12pm
Session 2, 5 Day Series  $200 - 14-18 from 9am to 12pm
Learn more and make reservations at:
https://angelahittdesigns.com/young-artist-workshops
Contact: ahittdesigns@gmail.com
 
 
Paper Mache and Crepe Paper Flower Workshops by Lunas Paper Designs
Learn the traditional Mexican Folk Arts of Paper Mache sculpture and Crepe Paper Flower Making with artist Sandy Villegas of Lunas Paper Designs. The two day summer camps and workshops will run in June and July 2021, starting at $35 per camp. Lunas Paper Designs is also available for special bookings such as private workshops, parties, birthdays, Quinceañeras, weddings, baby showers and anniversaries.
Learn more and make reservations at:
https://www.lunaspaperdesigns.com/paper-flowers-workshops
https://www.lunaspaperdesigns.com/
 
Music in Catalyst
Last week we had the pleasure of hosting the American String Teachers Associationfor their Certificate Advancement Program.  Young musicians were awarded a certificate of achievement is awarded for each level successfully completed. 
The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra wrapped up their 2020-2021 season this weekend and rehearsed in Catalyst for the final performances.  Be sure to check out their live-streamed performances in Catalyst from this season on SASO’s YouTube page.

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The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation, preservation and advancement of the Arts. SAACA strengthens the bonds between people, place and purpose through collaborative, arts-driven experiences.
  • WHO WE ARE
    • ABOUT
    • TEAM CONTACTS
    • PARTNERS, DONORS & SPONSORS
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • CULTURAL EQUITY
  • WHAT WE DO
    • BUSINESS & ARTS PARTNERSHIPS
    • ARTS & HEALTHCARE
    • OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS - CALL TO ARTIST
    • ARTS EDUCATION
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL ADMINISTRATION
    • EVENTS, PROGRAMS & FESTIVALS
    • CATALYST ARTS & MAKER SPACE
    • CREATIVE PLACEMAKING
    • CREATIVE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
    • UNDERCOVER ARTS MAGAZINE
    • ONLINE ARTS & CULTURE >
      • CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES
      • STREAMING & VIDEO RESOURCES
      • COVID-19 RESPONSE & RESOURCES
  • SUPPORT & DONATE
    • DONATE AND SUPPORT
    • VOLUNTEER
    • INTERN
  • EVENTS, PUBLIC ART & PROGRAMS
    • EVENT & EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS
    • ART FESTIVALS >
      • FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
      • ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • DOWNTOWN GLENDALE ARTS & CULTURE FEST
      • LA ENCANTADA FINE ART FESTIVAL
      • SKY ISLANDS FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
    • COMMUNITY ART GALLERIES >
      • VENTANA GALLERY AT ROCHE >
        • Roche Lung Cancer Awareness Exhibition
        • Roche Celebrating Moments >
          • Active Moments - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Frozen in Time - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Up Close and Personal - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Quiet Contentment - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
    • ARTS & CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS >
      • Desert Ridge Music and Murals
      • Tempe World of Chalk
      • Cruise, BBQ & Blues
      • Oro Valley Candy Crawloween
    • CULINARY ARTS >
      • SAVOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
      • DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC
      • Devour Culinary Classic
      • WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • LIVE MUSIC & CONCERTS >
      • Oro Valley Concert Series
      • Riverfront Park Classical Concert Series
      • Steam Pump Concert Series
      • Lookout Tucson at Westward Look
      • Tucson Folk Festival
      • La Encantada Live
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS >
      • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS
      • Summer Youth Art Project 2022 >
        • Gila Monster
        • Glowing Scorpions
        • Prickly Pear Everywhere
      • Desert Ridge Mural Project
      • Sahuarita Public Art
    • DIGITAL ARTS PROGRAMS >
      • AARP Video Series
      • ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
      • Local Food Heroes Virtual Classes
      • The Art of Food Cooking Classes
  • CATALYST ART SPACE & VENUE
    • VENUE & SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS
    • UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS
    • ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM