Catalyst Creative Collective

Ren Buchness (they/them) is a q***r, trans, nonbinary artist based in Tucson, Arizona. Their interdisciplinary practice focuses on watercolor painting and collage, exploring the lived experience of being a fat, q***r, trans person navigating the world. Ren teaches a range of 2D art courses at local colleges and exhibits their work both locally and internationally, sharing perspectives rooted in identity and community.

Follow along and drop in Friday & Saturdays for open studios and collaborations all June

Join us every Monday, 5–7pm, at CATALYST in Tucson Mall.

Collaboration builds confidence at Tucson Toolbox, where neighbors gather to share skills, swap stories, and spark new ideas. As a free community tool library inside CATALYST Creative Collective, Tucson Toolbox empowers everyone to repair, build, and create—making practical knowledge accessible to all.

By connecting people with resources and each other, this partnership strengthens Arizona’s creative economy and community fabric.

Discover how creativity becomes connection MONDAYS at Tucson Toolbox.

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Last Saturdays at Catalyst are back with another free community open house, and this month we’re excited to welcome Tucson author Howard J. Eng for a book reading and signing at 1pm. Howard is the author of “Pursuing the American Dream: Tucson Chinese-Owned Grocery Stores,” a fascinating look at local history, community, and entrepreneurship. Gale Quackenbush will also be holding a series of facilitated drum circles throughout the day.

Spend the day exploring hands-on art activations, refreshments, and creative experiences throughout the space. Stay awhile or just pop in, there’s no wrong way to experience Last Saturdays.

Featured events include:

1:00pm-2:00pm | Howard Eng book reading & signing

11:00am–11:30am | Morning Meditation Drumming
11:45am–12:45pm | Open House Group Happy Drum
1:00 – 2:00 pm | Inclusive You sensory drumming

Plus ongoing activities from:
Tucson Toolbox Community Tool Library
7sound & Co Media Group
Bravissimo Art Center

Free and open to all ages!

We are excited to welcome Debby Urken to the Catalyst Creative Collective community!

Debby Urken is a licensed clinical social worker and somatic therapist who offers improvisational dance classes, process painting workshops, and writing workshops, as well as individual psychotherapy services. She began her work as a helping professional in 2011, supporting children and adults with disabilities. Debby brings a lifetime of experience with dance to her work as a therapist and facilitator. She creates spaces where people can find understanding, peace, and joy through the creative process. In her clinical work, she specializes in working with autistic, gifted, and ADHDer children and adults.

This June, Debby will be offering several opportunities to connect through expressive arts and movement at Catalyst:

Body Stories Workshop
Tuesdays in June 2026
6pm–7pm

Dance Improvisation (Drop-In Classes)
Wednesdays in June 2026
6:30pm–7:30pm

Discovering Myself – An Expressive Arts Workshop for Late-Identified Autistic Adults
Friday, June 12
5pm–6pm

All programs take place at Catalyst Creative Collective.

For more information or to sign up, please contact Debby directly.
https://www.debbyarts.com/