The simple answer is no, Catalyst Arts Collaborative is run as an LLC, however, we are fiscally sponsored by the Treasure Valley Artists Alliance, a 501c3 whose mission is closely aligned with ours. This allows us to receive donations and grants, while maintaining our autonomy. Our goal is not in making money like most businesses, but rather providing quality, affordable art education programming throughout the Treasure Valley. Catalyst exists for, and because, of you.

Our Art Start Fund is a clear example of this. 100% of all funds received from sponsorships are put into our programs to supply scholarships for students of all ages, to pay teachers for outreach classes to schools and senior centers, and to provide professional development for teachers in our local schools, ensuring that everyone has access to our programs.

Catalyst is located at 6427 W Ustick Rd in Boise, between Cole Rd & Curtis. Inside, you'll find our collaborative gift shop, our classroom, an art library and our clay studio.

Simply contact us via email at CatalystArts.Office@gmail.com to introduce yourself. We are always happy to connect with more artists and organizations. We have many programs, so there's sure to be something for us to work on together!

We try to offer classes that suit the interests of our community. Ranging from, acrylic painting to fiber arts to ceramics, we help showcase the skills of local artists while teaching our community members new ones. For a complete list of classes please visit our "Class" page.

You're welcome to fill out our "Class Interest Form," and we'll be happy to reach out to you when we schedule a class or course that fits that description!

Yes! We offer classes for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced artists. If you’d like help choosing the right class, feel free to give us a call—we’re happy to help.

Our classes are taught by various artists who teach with differing materials. Some classes provide all of the material you will need, some provide only a few. We offer materials to share from our studio when we can but please read through the description of your class to see the complete list of what you will need to be prepared.

Scholarships are available year-round, for any class, dependent on current funding to our Art Start Fund. To request a scholarship for yourself or someone else, simply complete our request form and we'll contact you if/when funding is available.

If you'd like to learn about selling items in our gift shop or would like to learn more, please fill out our "Gift Shop Application," located on our "Opportunities" page (or click the button below!)

We welcome teachers for a wide range of Arts-related classes, workshops, lectures and events, and we love catering to all experience levels with classes that are approachable to everyone. You can start by simply reaching out to us via email (CatalystArts.Office@gmail.com) with an introduction of yourself and what you are passionate about teaching.

We prefer not to "box you in" and encourage our teachers to create a class that will work best for their schedule and needs. We are also happy to train those who have never taught a class before to better prepare them to provide a professional, quality experience. Our classes are not limited to art and writing. Tell us what you'd like to offer the community and we will be happy to discuss possibilities with you.

Art and Roses is an annual outdoor art festival put on by Catalyst, showcasing local artists' original work at the beautiful Julia Davis Park. If you are interested in having a booth at Art and Roses this year, please visit our "opportunities" page to fill out an application. For more details check out the Art and Roses Facebook and Instagram.

Yes! We recommend you come during one of our Clay Studio Classes to chat with our clay studio manager, Casey Gurr, about your piece. For details about pricing check out our "Shop" page.