Catalyst Space Rentals

SPACE RENTALS, EVENTS & LEARNING SPACES
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS, CLEANING & LIMITED SPACE USE GUIDELINES

5 CLASSROOMS + ARTS PERFORMANCE & VENUE SPACE

The CATALYST Arts and Maker Space was established by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance in 2019 to be an inspiring, innovative place where people from all walks of life connect through the shared experience of arts and culture. Located at Tucson Mall, this community space is ideal for gatherings, special events, workshops, art shows, retreats, concerts, and more. With over 14,000 square feet available, the flexible use rooms are equipped with an array of tables and chairs, WIFI upload speeds of 150+ mbps, four separate bathrooms, handwashing sinks, individual lockers for storing personal belongings, AV technology, and colorful murals and art installations. During COVID-19 limited operations, CATALYST will be available with 50% capacity while limiting the areas where attendees, participants and employees can congregate.

Available Spaces to Rent in CATALYST during COVID-19
Current Tucson Mall Access Hours are Monday-Saturday, 11am-7pm & Sunday 12pm-6pm

Onsite Meeting with Remote Meeting Capacity
Small Group Weddings
Birthdays, Showers, Anniversaries
Special Dinners, Events, and Group Outings
Private Functions
Summer Camps
Classes & Instruction
Live Concerts
Movie Screenings
Coworking
Music recitals
Board Meeting Space
Performing Arts Rehearsals
Film and Music Production Space

Our spacious rooms allow for ample social distancing and are well-equipped for streaming services, online classes, remote and in-person meetings. CATALYST offers classroom space for professional artists, design professionals, engineers, musicians, chefs, and culinary makers to conduct workshops, lectures, or classes. Available rental rates range from hourly maker space rentals for private events and education classes or entire space rent outs.

RENT CATALYST AS A CONCERT VENUE, PERFORMANCE SPACE, BUSINESS MEETING, SPECIAL EVENT, OR CLASSROOM USE RENTAL

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Available rental rates range from hourly maker space rentals for private events and education classes, or entire space rent outs.

MAIN FLOOR / FULL FACILITY RENTAL

The CATALYST Main Floor is by far the most flexible space in CATALYST featuring a main stage, Audio Visual Technology, Sound System & Stage Lighting, and Projection Capacity. The space can comfortably host up to 120 attendees with classroom, seated event, conference or luncheon styles and other flexible event options. The space is ideal for culinary and marketplace style events, conferences and presentations, large private meetings, social gatherings and showcase events. Outside food and beverage is permitted. Catering referrals can be made from SAACA's list of participating chefs.

ATTENDANCE CAPACITY: 120 People* (Depending upon layout, use, and configuration. Non COVID-19 capacity is 250-300.)

MAIN FLOOR RENTAL

$400 (4 Hour Minimum, including set up and break down)
$800 (8 Hours, including set up and break down)

PRIVATE RENTAL OF ENTIRE SPACE

$1,000 (4 Hour Minimum, including set up and break down)
$1,750 (8 Hours, including set up and break down)

Add-On Costs and Services can include Special Reconfigurations (Tables and Chairs); use of A/V; Streaming; Special Lighting needs; Cleaning; ranging from $100-$500.

Above Pricing is for Monday through Friday, 10am - 5pm. Add 10% for Weekday bookings after 5pm, and for Saturday and Sunday bookings from 10am-8pm.

COMMUNITY ROOM

The flexible community room space is built out with large screen smart TV, digital projection and meeting capacities and convenings for up to 25 people following social distancing guidelines.

ATTENDANCE CAPACITY: 25 People* (Non-COVID Capacity is 40 People)

COMMMUNITY ROOM RENTAL

$40/hour Depending Upon Use (Minimum 3 Hours, including set up and break down)
$300 (8 Hours, including set up and break down)

Includes Use of Tables, chairs, 42" monitor, conference call system, high-speed internet, desired room configuration and upgraded sanitization, and dedicated staff

Above Pricing is for Monday through Friday, 10am - 5pm. Add 10% for Weekday bookings after 5pm, and for Saturday and Sunday bookings from 10am-8pm.

CULINARY TEACHING KITCHEN

Chefs, educators and culinary technicians can use this space to teach classes based in developing traditional and contemporary culinary knowledge and skills. The room is equipped with tables, stools, prep counters, refrigerator, freezer, a convection oven, a commercial dishwasher, plates, cutlery, pots and pans.

ATTENDANCE CAPACITY: 16 People* (Non-COVID Capacity is 20 People)

TEACHING KITCHEN RENTALS

$40/hour (Minimum 3 Hours, including renter set up and break down)
$300 (8 Hours, including set up and break down)

Includes use of stainless steel tables, stools, convection oven and dishwasher, 36" digital monitor and high speed internet. Upgraded sanitization, cleaning of kitchen before and after event.

Above Pricing is for Monday through Friday, 10am - 5pm. Add 10% for Weekday bookings after 5pm, and for Saturday and Sunday bookings from 10am-8pm.

MUSIC & DIGITAL ARTS LAB

Musicians, photographers, multimedia and digital artists, and educators can use this space to teach lessons and classes in sound mixing, podcasting, video, photography, and more. The room is equipped with tables, chairs, mixing station, and sound booths. Use of recording equipment requires supervised use or approved engineer.

ATTENDANCE CAPACITY: 20 People* (Non-COVID Capacity: 40 People)

$40/hour Depending Upon Use (Minimum 2 Hours, including set up and break down)
$300 (8 Hours, including set up and break down)

Included: Desired room configuration and upgraded sanitization, and dedicated staff, tables, chairs, 42" monitor, isolation sound booths

Above Pricing is for Monday through Friday, 10am - 5pm. Add 10% for Weekday bookings after 5pm, and for Saturday and Sunday bookings from 10am-8pm.

ROBOTICS & ENGINEERING STUDIO

COVID-19 Use
Builders, creators, innovators, designers, computer scientists, and tinkerers can use this space to teach technical skills alongside the maker mentality to the general public through fix-it clinics, 3D design and fabrication, and project-based workshops. The room is equipped with tables and stools; requires supervised use of equipment.

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE FOR RENTAL

ARTS & CRAFTS STUDIO

Painters, potters, jewelers, weavers, glass artists, and general DIYers can teach classes in any medium, mixed-media, and interdisciplinary arts and crafts. The room is equipped with tables, chairs, easels, paper for covering tables, basic supplies and materials.

ATTENDANCE CAPACITY: 20 People* (Non-COVID Capacity: 35People)

$40/hour Depending Upon Use (Minimum 3 Hours, including set up and break down)
$300 (8 Hours, including set up and break down)

Includes Use of Tables, chairs, 42" monitor, large art tables, high-speed internet. desired room configuration and upgraded sanitization, three compartment handwashing sink, and dedicated staff

Above Pricing is for Monday through Friday, 10am - 5pm. Add 10% for Weekday bookings after 5pm, and for Saturday and Sunday bookings from 10am-8pm.

ADD ON RENTAL OPTIONS

Audio/Visual Equipment and Staffing

4k Projector $15 per hour
Presentation TV/Laptop $10 per hour
Sound System $30 per hour. Includes: (2) 15” Main Speaker, (2) Handheld microphones or Lavalier Microphones, Podium
Sound Engineer $20 per hour (required if renting Sound System)
Piano rental $50 (Kimball Baby Grand Piano)
Piano tuning $150
Green Screen $15 per hour
Live stream to your networks with professional audio/video - Starting at $125
Fully produced multi-camera video of your meeting, class, or event - Starting at $150

Art Activations

Live music, solo performer - $150 per 2 hr
Live music, duo/band - $300 per 2 hr
Live painting - $100 per 2 hr
Silent Disco - $250 for up to 25 headphones (2 hours).

CATERING
We all outside food and beverage catering, or can make referrals to our list of preferred caterers to select a meal that will be sure to wow your guests, meet your needs and fit into your budget. Anything is possible!

Sample Prices from Preferred Caterers
Catered Meals
$10-15 per person- continental breakfast and coffee
$15-17 per person- hot individual breakfast and coffee
$9-16 per person- individual artisan box lunches, sandwiches and salads, fruit or chips and cookie
$15-25 per person- hor d’oeurves action stations
$25-55 per person- plated meal service/buffet
Plus sales tax and gratuity (18%)

Cash Bar
Set-up fee $75, includes table, linen, ice, and serving bins filled with chilled product
Hosted bar $100 per hour
$4 per person- local beer
$8 per person- local wine

Cleaning fee - $100 for catered events over 20 people
SAACA Preferred caterers: Sapphire Catering, Dante’s Fire, Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa, Chef Chic

Music Rehearsals and Recording sessions

$100 for 3 hours - We offer a special discounted rate for musicians who want to rent the Digital Media Lab for rehearsing or recording (no gear provided).

Music Recording Packages

$75 Live Tracked Demo - Make a recorded demo of your group in 90 minutes or less with an engineer. Walk away with a handful of songs recorded live with a basic mix and mastering. Up to 8 inputs (microphones or instrument cables).
$250 Promotional Audio & Video Package – 3-hour session to record a professional grade demo, and then film a single camera performance video of one song with professional audio capture.
$250 Video Shoot 2 hour session to film a 3-camera video shoot of a single song with professional audio capture.

Creative Inspiration

Each square foot of this space has been designed with flexibility, adaptability and accessibility in mind. With over 20 signature mural installations to awaken the space, projection and interactive arts capacities, performance, gathering and production spaces, it will be an ever evolving, and ever changing space- always inciting discovery, lifelong learning and experimentation in creativity within our community.