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October Highlights
  • Posted By Audette Sophia
  • on November 1,2018

October is always an action-packed month for us… & this one was very fun! From unicorns to creepy clowns… we covered a lot of bases at some fantastic events.
Here are some Highlights: 

October 6th- Noche en Blanc at the Sacramento Zoo
Our Party Animals made a special appearance at this global ‘white party’ event that rotates it’s locations (& keeps them secret from the 3,000 guests until the day of!) at the zoo in Sacramento.
Our ever popular Zebra stilt walker was joined by the new Unicorn Stilt Party Animal who actually stole the show… cause who doesn’t love unicorns??Unicorn & Zebra 4 legged Stilt Walkers by Catalyst Arts Entertainment in California- dinner en blanc Sacramento October 14th we did 2 special events…

For The Stand for The Redwoods Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco (organized by Peridot Events) we sent 4 fantastic Face Painters & 2 giant Party Animals… the Butterfly & a new costumed character we created specifically for this event… the Stilt Owl!Owl & Butterfly Party Animal Stilt Walkers by Catalyst Arts EntertainmentCatalyst Arts Face painters at Stand for the Redwoods Fest in SFLater that night 3 of our Illuminated Walkabout Glow Go Dancer ladies were brought in by planner Mimi the Party Queen again for the Mill Valley Film Festival Closing Party in San Rafael at the Elks Lodge. First they were stationed along the route from the theater to the party to make sure guests didn’t get lost making their way to the venue… literally lighting their path. Later they brought quite a buzz of excitement & a flurry of paparazzi at the party and even ended up making the Front Page of the local newspaper! LINK here

On October 18th our Silk Stilt Butterflies were brought in to help celebrate an Anniversary event at the Bethany Center in SF by planner Robert Hunter Events.Stilt Walking Butterflies by Catalyst Arts Entertainment in SF

On October 20th we were invited to one of the oldest wineries in the whole State of California… Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma- where our Wine Dress Hostess dazzled guests upon entering the courtyard & made for an irresistible photo opportunity. Our golden Rose Tarot Reader was also quite a hit with a long line all night waiting their turn for her golden nuggets of reflection. 

wine skirt champagne skirt & tarot card reader by Catalyst Arts at Buena Vista winery masquerade ball

Also on October 20th we sent a Flapper Dance Duet & a Gatsby Champagne Skirt Hostess to a 20’s themed Wedding at the elegant Claremont Club in Berkeley 

Gatsby Champagne Skirt at a wedding- by Catalyst Arts Entertainment

& we also provided a Champagne Skirt Hostess for a celebration in Portland, Oregon- where we now have a skirt permanently stationed! (spread the word to any planners you know in that area!) 

Catalyst Arts Portland Champagne Skirt HostessPhoto by Colleen Cahill- Event planned by Upstage Events 

On the last week of October our sister companies MagiKidz & Bedazzled Body Art were quite busy doing Face Paint for a whole slew of kid & family events including 8 artists at the Stanford Reunion Picnic (7th year in a row) & 2 painters at the SF Zoo for Boo at the Zoo.
*To learn more about the Kids Entertainment company- www.magikidz.com

On October 27th we once again had the honor of sending 6 Illuminated Stilt Walkers to the ‘Light The Night’ Charity walk event at Avaya Stadium in San Jose.

Illuminated Stilt Walkers from Catalyst Arts at Light the Night at Avaya Stadium 2018

As well as 5 very Creepy Characters to a House Party in San Francisco thanks to Sillapere Inc.

Creepy Halloween Characters by Catalyst Arts SF for Silapere Inc

& October 30th our Autumn Butterfly character brightened up a Mummy & Me event in San Jose

Photo by Santana Row


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January Highlights
  • Posted By Audette Sophia
  • on February 1,2018

Historically a Slooow month… our executive Lady boss took off for some adventures in Mexico & Guatemala.
And thanks to our great managers we were able to do a handful of great events too.

January 12th we sent a Tarot Card Reader & a Champagne Skirt Hostess to a CIRCUS themed Party in Palo Alto- thanks to 1 Up Events

Champagne Skirt & Tarot reader at circus party by Catalyst Arts Entertainment California

January 13th we sent two Illuminated Butterfly Greeters to an event at the California Academy of Sciences- thanks to Entire Productions

Illuminated LED butterfly greeters by Catalyst Arts California

January 25th & 26th we were hired by Cm2 to help spice up their ‘Out of this World’ themed Booth at a Tradeshow at the Santa Clara Convention Center… so we sent them a brand new customized 4 legged surreal masked Stilt Walker & our brand new Mirror Suit Dancer… and they won ‘Best Overall Booth’!
Mirror suit dancer + alien stilt walker futuristic entertainment by Catalyst Arts

January 25th we also provided a large specialty eventertainment package for an afterparty of that same convention… they called it the Intergalactic Gala!
Our Glow Tray Ladies passed out glow toys & branded bits while our glow Stilt Walkers dazzled & greeted, and then we produced a 20 minute long choreographed Stage Show with ballet, roller skating duo, a glow hoop solo, a mirror dancer duet, & a Cyr Wheel finale. Then we debuted our new Roller skating intergalactic UV Geisha character, and had some airbrush too.Illuminated Entertainment- glow tray & glow stilts by Catalyst Arts Californiaballerina & roller skate glow hoop duo by Catalyst Arts San Francisco disco ball mirror dancers perform- by Catalyst Arts entertainmentGlow hoop dancer & Cyr Wheel circus artist- by Catalyst Arts Eventertainment SF CA

After the Show our new UV Geisha roller skated around bringing a magical surreal vibe with her and posing for photos with guests.
UV mask geisha character created by Catalyst Arts Entertainment SF CA

Click Here to see the Full Gallery on our Recent Events Page


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MAY EVENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS
  • Posted By Audette Sophia
  • on May 30,2017

What a Month!!

May 2nd & 4th we did 2 fabulous festive SUMMER OF LOVE Themed Events and there is a BLOG Post dedicated to those.

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On May 13th we created these gorgeous luxurious Golden Living Statue Dancer characters for a Gold Party at Clift Hotel organized by Donovan Friedman for Gold Rush Rally.
Our own body painting Ladyboss, Audette Sophia painted and styled this golden God & Goddess to add a Midas touch to the event! 

Gold living statue dancers by Audette Sophia & Catalyst Arts EntertainmentThen her and Nastassia spent hours slinging gold paint and glitter in a human decor station customized for the theme- Become Golden… making the guests feel special and sparkly. 

Become Golden Face & Body Paint station by Catalyst Arts Entertainment in SF Bay Area
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On May 18th we had 2 big Events… we brought the Catalyst Airship (our awesome 25 ft vintage Airstream Photo Studio) to a big fundraiser event for The Sierra Club at the Innovation Hangar in SF Thanks to Do Good Events.
Unique Airstream photo studio- the Catalyst Arts Airship mobile trailer photo booth in action at Sierra Club fundraiser event in SF

Pics from the Sierra Club Airship Photo Studio can be found HERE.

And we also produced a customized Butterfly themed Eventertainment package for Dignity Health for the Humankindess Gala at San Francisco City Hall that featured many lovely winged greeters, dancers (including this lovely ballerina in a bubble), and stilt walkers. 

Butterfly Ballerina in a Bubble by Catalyst Arts Entertainment in San Francisco

Deluxe Drinks Stilt Champagne Skirt & Masquerade Stilt Butterfly by Catalyst Arts

Image gallery from HumanKindness Gala is HERE

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On May 20th we sent entertainers to 4 events in 3 cities!

* A couple of our Party Animals were at a corporate event at the San Francisco Zoo thanks to Circosphere & Whim Agency.
* A cirque themed contact juggler was at a prom in SF thanks to SF Proms.
* We debuted our new Rainforest themed costumed character at an annual fundraiser event for Quarry Hill Botanical Garden in Napa/Wine Country.
*And thanks to Bash Creative we got to help provide glow and fire dancers and 3 UV/Glow/Black Light Face Painters for a top secret awesome corporate event in Seattle!

Here are a few pics

Party Animals by Catalyst Arts Entertainment in SF

Rainforest costumed hostess at Quarry Hill Botanical Garden- by Catalyst Arts Eventertainment in CaliforniaClick on her or here to go to our Nature Theme Photo Gallery

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& on May 28th we sent 2 Golden Winged Fairy Stilt Walkers to a Prom in SF booked by SF Proms.

Fairy garden elegant Stilt Walkers by Catalyst Arts Entertainment in San Francisco

 


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October Highlights
  • Posted By Audette Sophia
  • on November 1,2016

As is usual in the Events industry October was an action-packed month!

Here are some of Catalyst Arts Event Highlights!

Era models 60's & 80's & construction models by Catalyst Arts flapperruntrivia

 

On October 8th we did a very customized entertainment package for Bigge Crane 100 year Anniversary celebration at Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, California. This package was to bring animation to the key eras in their 100 years as well as the industrial revolution they are a part of and it included Era Character Models from the 20’s, 40’s, 60’s & 80’s… construction models serving signature drinks, a Rosie the Riviter & our Strolling Tarot Tray Lady.

era character models by Catalyst Arts 20's, 40'srosie the riviter model by catalyst arts san francisco

 

On October 13th we had a blast bringing 4 of our Stilt Walkers to Rainforest Action Network’s fundraiser gala soiree at Metreon SF. This is a cause close to our hearts… so we sent out Tiger Stilt animal and debuted our upgraded Butterfly as well as our updated LED Stilt dancers!

fabulous stilt walkers by Catalyst Arts San Franciisco

all 4 of our stilt walkers-

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Our Tiger Party Animal Photo bombing in the photo studio

LED Stilt walker Sf by Catalyst Arts

LED Stilt walker tickling a guest on the dancefloor 🙂

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We got to send a few Mad Science characters to the Exploratorium this month thanks to our big sister agency client Entire Productions– both our Mad Science Beaker Skirt (10/15) and our Walkabout Tray Scientist characters (10/25)

Mad Science tray characters + glow sticks at SF Exploratorium for Entire ProductionsMad Science Champagne Skirt model at Exploratorium in SF
The end of October is a Face paint marathon and we had most of our Face Paint team busy at about a dozen events from small to huge.

 

And finally at the end of the month we got tagged by Scott Levkoff of Mystic Midway to bring a few elements to add to his huge production at a psychedelic 60’s Wonderland themed event at the SF Battery headlined by Jefferson Starship.
Audette Sophia added her face & body paint magic to both the performers & guests, and our 2 Pink Flower stilt characters came out extra groovy and colorful for the night.
Here are a few pics including a ridiculous elevator shot. 🙂  

tarot reader and stilt walker in the elevator

mystic midway ladies body painted by Audette- at Battery SF party

Mystic Midway ladies body painted by Audette Sophia- at Battery Acid Halloween party at Battery SF

stilt walker & yellow submarine man at Battery Acid party creative director Scott of Mystic Midway

Submarine man at Battery Acid party creative director Scott of Mystic Midway


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Introducing the Wild-LIFE of the party…Party Animals!
  • Posted By Audette Sophia
  • on September 14,2016

Our Party Animals made their debut for the Rainforest Action Network at the Starline Social Club where they made the crowd go WILD. These animals tower above your guests (on four-legged stilts), they can be “tamed” and elegant, or ridiculously and playfully interactive. You’d be surprised at what a zebra could get away with at a party!

StiltAnimals_zoo

Stilt Animals by Catalyst Arts EntertainmentEnthusiasticGreetersRanUnicornonDancefloor

These signature characters were also the (wild)life of the party at the San Francisco and Oakland Zoo! We can incorporate your custom theme or request through our realistic or fantastical body paint animals! Below a corporate party at SF City Hall we body painted these characters for great photo opps for the guests and the dancers for their Broadway inspired show. 

WildCats_bodypaintPhotoOpp

-This Summer our Tiger and Zebra strolled around bringing wonder to Jack’s Night Market in Oakland for all 3 of it’s dates. Blogger Sally mentioned on her blog Little Hiccups,”Kids will love the carnival entertainers that stroll around the markets. The stilt walking zebra and tiger were a huge hit with all the kids…”

GOOD CAUSE- The Party Animals are part of our giving back initiatives…so every party animal booking results in a donation to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Mercy For Animals.

Practical Considerations: Stilt Party Animals require a designated ground supporter, which can provided by Catalyst Arts for a small fee or assigned from your staff or volunteers. For large crowded events or events with copious amounts of alcohol, we include a “zookeeper” to protect the animals and also serve as a photographer.

Pricing:  Bookings for ground animals start at $350; stilt animals start at $500. Please see our price sheet for more information.


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Butterflies, Flowers & Zebras, Oh my!
  • Posted By Audette Sophia
  • on April 16,2016

As Winter turned into Spring, we have had a fabulously busy season celebrating the return of sunshine, flowers, and the upcoming Earth Day!

For the first time, instead of being used to carry refreshments, our Champagne Skirt was used to give out flowers at the ‘Suddenly Spring Event’ at the Bentley Reserve in San Francisco for Entire Productions.
Check out other ways we are getting creative with our Champagne Skirts, such as the futuristic silver skirt designed to carry glass beakers.

More on Champagne Skirts

Of course, without insects and birds, flowers would have a hard time pollinating! So we created our Hummingbird and Bumblebee Tray Lady costumes for an event at the Quarryhill Botanical Gardens in wine country! 

Visit our Tray Lady Gallery for more pics!
Hummingbird and Bumble Bee Tray Ladies handing out cocktails to guests at the Quarryhill Botanical Gardens

Hummingbird and Bumble Bee Tray Ladies handing out cocktails to guests at the Quarryhill Botanical Gardens

Our Butterfly and Pink Flower Girl costumes also helped celebrate with families last weekend for the EarthFest at the Westlake Mall for a fun-filled afternoon.

Our Butterfly & Flower Girl costumes were a huge hit at the Westlake Mall's Earth Day Fest!

Our Pink Flower Girl helped families celebrate Earth Day with bubbles!

Our Nature-themed Characters have also grown to include “Party Animals”! Our Zebra and Giraffe models were the life of the party at the Rainforest Action Network’s 30th Birthday Party, called “Revel in Spring”.

Our Giraffe and Zebra "Party Animals" welcoming guests at the door to RAN's 30th Birthday Party, "Revel in Spring"!

Our Giraffe and Zebra “Party Animals” welcoming guests at the door to RAN’s 30th Birthday Party, “Revel in Spring”

Visit (& like) the Catalyst Arts Facebook page for more pics of our Nature-themed Costumed Characters!

UPCOMING-

Come to the San Francisco Zoo this Sunday for their Earth Day celebration where you can find 2 of our face painters and our Queen Bee stilt walker and one of our brand new 4 Legged Wild Stilt Animals!
SF Zoo this  Sunday, April 24th for their Earth Day Celebration


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