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Frequently asked questions
Catalyst is located at 6427 W Ustick Rd, between Cole Rd & Esquire Dr! Inside, you'll find our collaborative gift shop, our classroom, and our clay studio.
Simply contact us via email at CatalystArtsCollborative@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 welcome teachers in a wide range of Arts-related classes, workshops, lecture, 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 (CatalystArtsCollaborative@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.
Scholarships are available year-round, for any class, dependent on current funding to our Art Start Fund. To request a scholarship for yourself or your child, simply contact us with an introduction and let us know what class you are interested in. We will contact you with scholarship availability and proceed from there.
The simple answer is no, Catalyst Arts Collaborative is run as an LLC, however, we are not funded by a wealthy business person. In the past, our programs were run as a non-profit, and we found that we were able to accomplish more, and more quickly, as an LLC. Our goal is not in making money like most businesses, but rather to provide affordable, sustainable educational programming, along with many other programs, throughout the Treasure Valley. We achieve this by paying our teachers and artists for classes, even when the class is offered free to the public, and by supplementing our programs with sponsorships from individuals and organizations. 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 provide professional development for teachers in our local schools, to purchase supplies for our classes, and to support our "Beautify Boise" city-wide mural program. We are currently in the process of obtaining our 501c3 status for the Art Start Fund, as a separate entity.
You're welcome to fill out our "Class Interest Form," and we'd be happy to reach out to you when we schedule a class or course that fits that description!
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!)