Catalyst Space hosts programs and events to support creativity, community, and thriving local arts & culture. Our events are free and open to everyone, because creativity belongs to all of us.

Write-and-Draw

A welcoming, weekly generative gathering for artists and writers to come together and create in community without expectation or judgment. Facilitators in both visual and literary arts are always present to offer inspiration and encouragement. 

Hit Submit!

Sending out your work is its own success regardless of outcome. Once a month, join us in setting fear and procrastination aside to submit your work to current open calls. Facilitators are present to offer encouragement and advice, and we celebrate each completed submission with high-fives, cheers, and applause. 

Level Up

Our Level Up events are designed to support professional advancement. Offerings include skill-building workshops, roundtables/Q&As, and reading and exhibition opportunities for public presentation of in-progress and finished work.

Come hang out!

Upcoming Events:


No Write-and-Draw on August 6 - See You Next Week!
Aug
6

No Write-and-Draw on August 6 - See You Next Week!

Foxy’s is on vacation the week of August 3-10 — see you on August 13th!!

Add a little community to your creative practice!

Meet us at Foxy’s in Barre City on Wednesdays from 11:30am-2:30pm to write, draw, knit, collage, do-whatever-thing-you-do in a relaxed and friendly space. All are welcome!

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First Annual Barre Art Hang!
Jun
21

First Annual Barre Art Hang!

Artists & musicians are taking over Main Street in downtown Barre City and we’ll be there! Stop by our table on the corner of Keith & Main to:

  • Add to a collaborative story

  • Write prompt-based poetry with Haikubes

  • Get a free Catalyst Space button

  • Have fun with sidewalk chalk

  • Learn more about who we are and what we do

Come hang out!

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Become A Catalyst

You can become a catalyst by:

Participating in our events, becoming a supporting member, or making a donation to make sure everyone in Central Vermont has access to vibrant arts & cultural experiences by helping local artists and writers thrive.