CATALYST CREATIVE COLLECTIVE PARTNERS
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Founded in 1979, the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra is a vital community resource that unites performers and audiences through a passion for music. The orchestra presents world premieres, seldom-performed treasures and classical gems.
Mission The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra Association seeks to nurture and inspire audiences and artists alike through the joy of classical music. Serving our Southern Arizona community as well as connecting to the international music community at large, we create unique, vibrant and accessible experiences that celebrate the tradition and future of classical music in its many forms. We invite you to help our orchestra grow. We welcome musicians, patrons, volunteers, donors and board advisors. |
Art Mixer is a unique step-by-step painting experience located right here in CATALYST Creative Collective, as well as offering mobile painting experiences across the metro Tucson area. Specializing in creative gatherings like birthday parties, bachelorette parties, singles mixers, and family gatherings, you can choose a step-by-step painting project on canvas, wood, wine glasses, or paint-and-take ceramics. Classes are available for ages 6 and up. Ages 21+ can BYOB for paint-and-sip sessions in CATALYST. Make an appointment today and have some fun with Art Mixer!
Call us at (520)490-9400 to schedule your step by step painting classes and paint and sip painting parties! www.artmixer.net |
From California to Liberia, Idaho to Honduras, STEMAZing Systems Thinking brings its effective teacher professional development to educators around the world. Director DaNel Hogan brings an incredible amount of passion, humor, and scientific expertise to the community and we feel very lucky to have her energy in CATALYST. Her career began teaching physics for nearly a decade at Catalina Foothills High School. She served as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, DC before founding The STEMAZing Project for the Pima County School Superintendent's Office.
DaNel has extensive experience organizing and participating in STEM initiatives at the local, state, and national levels. Including many workshops that have happened right here in CATALYST! In her work with The Waters Center for Systems Thinking, Danel is excited to be offering 100 K-12 teachers the opportunity to participate in STEMAZing Systems Thinking Cohorts again this coming school year. This work is part of ASU's Arizona STEM Acceleration Project. |
Esperanza Dance Project is a community-based collaboration that uses a multimedia dance performance to educate about the issue of childhood sexual trauma and deliver a message of hope, strength and empowerment. Company members perform in high schools, at community events, and across Arizona and rehearse every Monday and Thursday night in CATALYST.
MISSION Empowering survivors of childhood sexual trauma by eradicating stigma and secrecy while inspiring hope for healing through our impactful dance performance, discussions, and advocacy. |
Tucson Youth Music is a nonprofit music center answering the call for music education. We offer music lessons free of charge to underserved youth. Qualifying students are provided with group and/or private instruction as appropriate, music books, necessary supplies, and loaner instruments, all at no charge. Students learn to play an instrument, as well as proper technique, repertoire, sight-reading, music theory, ear-training, performance, improvisation, and music appreciation. TYMC is fortunate to be affiliated with music instructors who are musicians and educators of the highest caliber. Our teachers are accomplished professionals in their respective fields, bringing compassion and understanding to their lesson plans and interactions with our students.
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Humble Board creates grazing tables, charcuterie & more for weddings or any occasion. Founder and and Tucson-native Emili Krzyzanowski started out making boards for her friends parties, family weddings, and small gatherings. Quickly she decided she wanted to share this with everyone. Her business is now thriving, and she provides beautifully arranged boards for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, showers & more. Find out more and order a board today at https://www.humbleboard.com/.
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Creative Kind is a women-owned and operated paper goods company based right here in Tucson who specializes in intentional stationery and gifts for Arizona locals.
“Everything we do has been driven by the same desire from the beginning: to cultivate connections through creativity! We draw inspiration from the desert’s unique scenery, animals, and resilient community.” - Theresa (founder) To learn more, visit https://creativekindshop.com/ |
Antsy Nancy is partnering with CATALYST to provide “how to” skills classes for home, health, and happiness here in the Tucson Mall.
Master skills classes are designed for beginners with new DIY projects offered every month. Categories include Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Entertaining, Gardening & Landscaping, Holiday Projects, Home Decorating, and Health, Wellness & Beauty. To learn more, visit antsy-nancy.com/ |
When Ignacio Garcia was a 4-year-old preschool student he would draw pictures of Spiderman’s face. It was easy to do, and he liked the attention. Nowadays, his artwork reflects border life, pop culture and the social changes currently sweeping the nation. It covers the surface of tall buildings and shows Garcia's decades of experience as an artist.
His work utilizes multiple mediums and spans the whole of Southwestern culture. Garcia can often be found—paintbrush in hand—crafting his next collection inside the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance’s Catalyst Arts & Maker Space located in the Tucson Mall. |