What we’re about
Your key to finding creative events in the Boise area! Social gatherings and classes based on visual arts, crafts, performing arts, writing, and similar genres. All experience levels are welcome!
This group is just getting started and is run by a collaborative group of organizations and leaders in the Arts community, sharing a wide range of events. If you're interested in hosting an event or becoming a sponsor, please feel free to reach out to introduce yourself.
Current collaborators:
- Catalyst Arts Collaborative
- Surel's Place
- MING Studios
And more coming soon!
Please only RSVP for events that you plan to attend. Guests are always welcome.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- After School Art - Ages 5-9Catalyst Arts Collaborative, Boise, ID$35.00
Nurture your child's growth with engaging, exploratory art mediums and projects. Ages 5-9
Ongoing, individual sessions: Mondays, 4:30pm - 6:00pm. $35.
Pre-registration is required for all participants. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/after-school-art-ages-5-9-mon-4-30pm
Register for a single class or save with a multi-class multipass! See "Memberships and Passes" on our website for more info.
Bring your child to the Cat for enrichment in our after-school art program! Our experienced and professional art educators will facilitate a wide variety of engaging and customized projects in various mediums each week, learning about artists, art history, diverse cultures, and other subjects along the way. Students are encouraged to attend weekly, however, students are welcome to attend occasionally, as they are able. Mediums/skills may include any of the following on any given day: drawing, acrylic painting, watercolor painting, collage, mosaics, pottery (in our Cat Clay studio), fiber arts, oil pastels, printmaking, cyanotypes, sculpture, mixed-media, etc.
For most class days, your child will leave with a project or two. However, some days we will focus more on experiential art and learning about art in ways that will not produce a final artwork. Some projects may also be group projects that the students will work on as a team. Everyday will be something new!
Students should be dropped off and picked up within 15 minutes of class start and end.
Items to bring each day:
- Layered clothing (suitable for paint and similar messy materials)
- Spill-proof water bottle
- Non-messy snack, if neededAges 5-9 are welcome! Registration is $35. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/after-school-art-ages-5-9-mon-4-30pm
Scholarships for our after-school program (and other classes) may be available for those who otherwise would not be able to participate. Apply on our scholarships page to be considered and we will notify you when/if funds are available.
- Figure Drawing6427 W Ustick Rd, Boise, ID$20.00
Hone your drawing skills with our diverse models! Ages 16+
Ongoing, every Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
(Be sure to register early, as these sessions fill up quickly.)Attendees must register through this link: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/figure-drawing-tues-6-30pm-2
Practice your drawing skills in our popular figure drawing session! We have a wide range of models who pose for us to keep the subject fresh, diverse and inclusive. Models will be clothed in whatever way they choose. Over the years, we've included people from all walks of life, from college students and grandparents to burlesque dancers and pin-up models in full costume!
Each session will consist of a few quick gesture poses to get you warmed up, followed by several 15-30 minute poses. A short, 5-10 minute break during the session will be used for a gallery walk to view each other's work and share feedback and support. All levels welcome, no formal training is provided in this session. Ages 16 to adult. Feeling rusty? We've seen notable drawing improvement in just a few weeks... Practice makes progress!
If you prefer longer poses, see our Figure Painting sessions every other Saturday of the month. If you'd like more training, try our Beginner Figure Drawing sessions, every other Sunday!
Register for a single class or save with a multi-class multipass! See "Memberships and Passes" for more info.
Please bring the following with you:
- Your paper of choice
- Your preferred medium(s) (charcoal, pastels, pens, markers, watercolors, etc.)
- Any additional supplies you'll need (brushes, erasers, blending tools, etc.)
(Please do not bring glass jars/cups.)Optional:
- Your own music and ear buds
- Layered clothing, as the temperatures may be difficult to manage in the building
- Water bottleWe will provide:
- Floor easels or table with/without easel
- Drawing boards
- Binder clips for attaching your sketch pad/paper to drawing boards
- A small table/shelf for supplies
- Stools/chairs
- Model(s) with interesting fabrics/props/furniture
- Music (usually something relaxing, yet lively and modern)
- Some basic drawing supplies will be availableAges 16+ are welcome! Registration is $20. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/figure-drawing-tues-6-30pm-2
Scholarships for this and all of our other classes are available for those who otherwise would not be able to attend art classes, thanks to generous donations to our Art Start Fund. If you would like to make classes available to others, see our sponsorships page to contribute a monthly or one-time donation. Thank you for supporting (y)our commUNITY!
