SAACA
  • 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

CATALYST SPACE RENTALS

CATALYST is a true community space.  Rent out spaces for mixed uses in this first of it's kind multi-disciplinary arts, gathering and creation space.

SPACE RENTALS, EVENTS & LEARNING SPACES

5 CLASSROOMS WITH FLEXIBLE LAYOUTS & MAIN EVENT FLOOR
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. 
Available Spaces to Rent 
  • 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. 

​ROOM RENTAL
  • $200 (4 Hour Rental, including set up and break down, $50 / hour for additional time) 
  • $300 (8 Hours, including set up and break down)

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
  • $1,200 (4 Hour Minimum, including set up and break down)
  • $2,000 (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.
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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.
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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. 

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FULL FACILITY RENTAL

CATALYST is a dynamic and creative space for multi-day conferences and retreats, art markets, creative exhibitions and expositions. The Main Floor can be used as a central gathering space while each classroom can host breakout sessions, themed exhibits, or private meeting space.  Full Facility Rentals include lightning fast wifi, 4 restrooms inside of CATALYST, and plenty of AV options. Catering is easily accommodated in the Teaching Kitchen and outside food and beverage is permitted. 

​ATTENDANCE CAPACITY: 300 People​

MAIN FLOOR

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 200 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: 200 People​

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 40 people. 

ATTENDANCE CAPACITY: 35 People

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

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: 20 People

Includes use of stainless steel tables, stools, convection oven and dishwasher, 36" digital monitor and high speed internet. 

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: 40 People

Included: Desired room configuration, dedicated staff, tables, chairs, 42" monitor, isolation sound booths
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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: 35 People

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

Audio/Visual Equipment 
  • 4k Projector and Laptop - $50
  • Mobile Presentation TV  and Laptop - $50
  • Sound System (Background Audio Only) - $100
  • Sound System (Background Audio + 2 Microphones) $100 + $25 per hour for Sound Tech
 
Art Activations
  • Live music, solo performer - $150 per 2 hr
  • Live music, duo/band - $300 per 2 hr
  • Live painting - $150 per 2 hr
  • Caricature Artist - $250 per 2 hr
  • Silent Disco - $250 for up to 25 headphones (2 hours)
  • Green Screen Photographer - $250 per 2 hr

Equipment and Streaming
  • Piano rental - $50 (Knabe Baby Grand Piano)
  • Piano tuning - $150
  • Green Screen backdrop - $50 
  • 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
 
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 - $50 - $150 for events with food depending on size of rental. 
Linens Fee - if CATALYST provides black table linens, there is a $50 laundry fee for events using up to 10 tables. $100 for Large Events using 10+ tables


SAACA Preferred caterers:  Sapphire Catering, Dante’s Fire, Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa, Chef Chic ​
Recitals
  • Interested in hosting your recital or performance group at CATALYST? Contact us for special recital rates on the Main Floor.  

​Music Recording Packages
  • $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.
  • $350 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.  

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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