The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery

Annual ‘Small Works’ Opening at The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery Nov. 6th 5-9pm

Posted on November 5, 2026 by spacegalleryvt

The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery is excited to celebrate the holiday season by showcasing the best local art in the perfect gift giving sizes! We have over 500 various works created by over 100 local artists. WOWZA! Paintings, collage, sculpture. illustrations, collage, block and screen prints, ceramics for popcorn enthusiasts, a clock that likes earlobes, the list goes on. You’re bound to find a unique gift for a loved one or yourself!

Opening Reception ‘First Friday’, November 6th from 5-9pm
Meet some of the artists, mingle and take in all the creativity! Free drinks, snacks and merriment. Make sure to pop all along Pine St for your First Friday evening! The SEABA Center is hosting a creative competition (a lot of our artists are displaying work there for peoples choice voting, including Space Gallery Director Nikki!). Then head on over to Green Door Studios for a dose of comfort, colors and music! Thank you to our sponsors Foam Brewers and Zero Gravity for providing local alc. and non alc. options.

We will be hosting another First Friday shindig come December 4th with the same show. We’ll adding some fun festivities to that one so stay tuned and make sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop!

Duration of ‘Small Works’ Show: November 6, 2025 – Dec 19th, 2026

Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturdays, 12 – 5pm or by appointment.

The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery
266 Pine St. Suite 105 in The Soda Plant
Burlington, VT 05401
spacegalleryvt@gmail.com

Participating Artists:
Adam Stanforth
Adam Forguites
Aislynn Vining
AJ Humphrey
Alan Zola Shulman
Alex Loring
Alexandra Sanchez
Alison Treston
Andrew Prendimano
Andrew Dudka
Annie Caswell
Ashley Roark
Barbee Hauzinger
Beau Barranco
Betsy Chapek
Bonnie Griffith
Carol Stenberg
Carol Leinwohl
Cassie Woodson
Ceili Seipke
Christine Henninger
Cielo Barrios
Colleen Murphy
Cynthia Cagle
Daisy Hutter
Dakin Fuller
Danielle Emma
David Paulson
David Holub
Dawn Mahar
Dee Christie
Dominic delaBruere
Elizabeth Cleary
Erin Bundock
Gabrielle Tsounis
Gin Ferrara
Hannah Clark
Hannah OBrien
Helen Kurdyukova
James Beihl
Jason Gorcoff
Joanne Gravelin
Jordan Douglas
Joshy Pellerin
Julie Carino
Kaitlyn Blaise
Katherine Carleton
Katie Peck
Kayla Gohm Webster
Kelly Holt
Kristen Donegan
Kristin McCole
Kristin Dexter
Kristin Richland
Kristin Dexter
Leah Barranco
Leif Kruse
Linda Blackerby
Linda Dulleba
Liz Buchanan
Lucinda Kirk
Lydia Littwin
Lynn Parrish Sutton
Maddie LaBute
Maggie Byram
Mark Eliot Schwabe
Martha Hull
Melissa Shappy
Melissa DeTroy
Mike Trioli
MJ Smith
Naomi Twery
Naomi Goldie
Nick Bouchard
Nicole Vacherot
Orah Moore
Owen Barranco
Peter Aldrich
Philip Hagopian
Rachel Martone
Raven Crispino
Rebecca Padula
Renee Williams
Robert Waldo Brunelle JR
Rodney Lowe
Roxann Henry
Ruthie Harrison
Ryan Seymour
Sara Elliott
Sarah Rosedahl
Shelley Walker
Stephen Mease
Steve Sharon
Steve Wienert
Susan Lee
Susan Parente
Susie Conrad
Teresa Celemin
Tia Ducharme
Tonya Whitney
Tyler McCarthy
Vince Guy
Will Homer
Zarabeth Duell

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CURRENT CALL FOR ART at The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery: Small Works Deadline October 25th

Posted on October 10, 2026 by spacegalleryvt

The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery is honored to celebrate the holiday shopping season by showcasing the best local art in the perfect gift giving sizes for our Annual Small Works Exhibition!

This exciting group exhibition is open to everyone! All ages, all mediums. The only requirement is that the artwork measures 12″ or smaller in any overall direction. Framing is included in size requirements.

You can submit up to 6 works of art.
All artwork submitted will be accepted!
All work needs to hang securely via a sawtooth, wire or hanging tag (no balancing on nails allowed)
*If the gallery requires more stable hardware, we can add for $5ea
*We prefer paper works be properly framed but will accept unframed paper works for this show.
*Any unframed paper works MUST be packaged in a clear plastic sleeve with rigid backing and/or mat.
*If you’re submitting ceramics/sculpture and require pedestals/shelves, we have limited availability. Please email spacegalleryvt@gmail.com and tell us your needs.
*All work represented/sold by S.P.A.C.E. Gallery for the full duration of show.
*Gallery receives 40% commission on art sales, 60% is paid out to the artist within 2 weeks of the shows closing.

DEADLINE TO COMPLETE THE SUBMISSION FORM: Sunday Oct 25th by midnight.

Once you submit the form, you are expected to show up with your “ready to hang” art during any of the drop off dates below.

DROP OFF DATES:
Thu Oct 22rd 12:30-5pm
Fri Oct 23rd 12:30-6pm
Sat Oct 24th 12:30-5pm
Sun Oct 25th 3-5pm
Mon Oct 26th 11-4pm
Tue Oct 27th 12-4pm (LAST DAY)

*These are the only available times for drop offs. If you cannot make it, please send someone to deliver in your place.
*If you are shipping your works please send us tracking info and ensure we get the work by Oct 26th.

Entry Fee:
$6 per piece
$5 per piece for current Gallery Members. If you’re not sure of your membership status email spacegalleryvt@gmail.com

Curious about a S.P.A.C.E. Gallery Membership?
Learn about our Membership Program HERE before submitting your “Small Works” entry.

Opening Reception First Friday, November 6th from 5-9pm
Artist Party, and Shop Small Evening in The Soda Plant! Free drinks, snacks, and so much more!

Duration of ‘Small Works’ Show: November 6, 2025 – Dec 19th, 2025

Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturdays, 12 – 5pm
Or by appointment.

SUBMIT YOUR SMALL ARTWORK HERE!

To participate, please fill out the inventory form above by MIDNIGHT Sunday OCTOBER 25th, all submitted works are automatically in! You will NOT receive a follow up email, just be ready to drop off. We will not accommodate entries after the cutoff date or late drop offs. If you have any questions please email us at spacegalleryvt@gmail.com

We can’t wait to see what you’ve created!

~Nikki Laxar
The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery
266 Pine St. Suite 106 (in the Soda Plant)
Burlington, VT 05401

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OPENING RECEPTION for Nikki Laxar’s Solo Show at Foam Brewers Friday July 10th 5-8pm

Posted on July 9, 2026 by spacegalleryvt

Borrowed Instincts / Salvaged Selves is a collection of hand-cut collages by Burlington, Vermont artist Nikki Laxar, created from original mono printed papers and repurposed imagery. The work explores the intersection of human, animal, and landscape through hybrid forms that blur the boundaries between instinct, identity, and transformation. Celestial skies and the natural world become layered narratives of connection, memory, and belonging.

Constructed from reclaimed fragments, each collage gives discarded materials new life while reflecting the ways identity is continually shaped, shed, and reimagined. Working primarily in monochrome, Laxar strips away distraction, inviting viewers to discover richness in contrast, texture, and the enduring pull of the wild.
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Nikki Laxar, owner and steward of The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, was born in Burlington Vermont where she continues to create her own art, operate a community driven art space, and raise her family here. She graduated from Essex High School and Tech Center in 2003 and is a self taught artist. Her studio is located in the South End Arts District within The Soda Plant. Rooted in fragmentation, intuition, and reassembly, her work over the past six years has centered on hand-cut collage and mixed media. She constructs visual ecosystems and layered juxtapositions that explore connection through interdependence, growth and belonging.

‍Location: Foam Brewery/Deep City 112 lake St. Burlington, VT. Free parking in lot.

The reception will run from 5–8pm in the brewery. Light snacks will be provided in Deep City. Beer, wine, and other beverages will be available for purchase.

Following the reception, join us for a free concert by Connor Young + Cricket Blue in the brewery.

The exhibition will remain on view through August.

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Marian Willmott: ‘Seed To Bone’ 7/2 – 8/1 OPENING RECEPTION Thurs July 2nd 4:30 – 7pm

Posted on June 24, 2026 by spacegalleryvt

‘Seed to Bone‘ features paintings by Vermont artist and Poet Marian Willmott. Her body of work explores the human form, its expressive and existential possibilities, and the shifting boundary between figuration and abstraction. Working primarily in oil, often combined with cold wax medium, Willmott builds luminous surfaces through layers of translucent color, allowing one hue to resonate through another.

The movement of brush and palette knife remains visible, creating a dynamic interplay between figure and ground that transforms the entire composition into a unified field of energy. Layers are applied, obscured, and reworked until the painting arrives at a sense of balance and harmony. While some works begin with a live model and others emerge from drawings or imagination, each evolves through an intuitive process in which judgment is suspended and deeper forms of connection and expression can emerge.

Exhibition Duration: July 2nd through August 1st 2026

Please join us for an opening reception on Thursday July 2nd from 4:30 – 7:00pm to honor this body of work. Meet the artist, share a free beverage and snacks with others from our creative and supportive community.

The exhibition also includes a selection of ethereal landscape paintings and poems from Willmott’s recent collection, Seed to Bone, which lends its title to the exhibition. Together, the paintings and poems reflect an ongoing exploration of transformation, embodiment, memory, and the natural world.

*This exhibition is supported in part by a grant from the Vermont Arts Council.

Marian Willmott is a Vermont-based artist whose practice spans painting, monoprinting, and poetry. She studied psychology and painting at Goddard College and attended the Art Students League of New York. She earned a B.A. in Psychology and Painting in 1968 and an M.F.A. in Painting in 1987 through Goddard College and the Vermont Studio Center.

Willmott maintained an active studio practice while teaching art in public schools and continuing her artistic studies through life drawing workshops. In 2001, she began an intensive exploration of monoprinting, drawn to the medium’s experimental and unpredictable nature. After a decade focused primarily on printmaking, she returned to painting in 2010, where she continues to explore color, form, and gesture.

Alongside her visual art practice, Willmott is an accomplished poet whose work has appeared in literary journals and several published collections. Today, painting remains the central focus of her creative work.

Learn more about Marian’s work HERE.
Follow her creative process on instagram @marianwillmott

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Opening Reception THIS FRIDAY May 1st 5-9pm S.P.A.C.E. Gallery Members Exhibition!

Posted on April 28, 2026 by spacegalleryvt

The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery is proud to announce our 2026 Annual Members Exhibition!

This exhibition featuring 125 local artists, is a reflection of the vibrant community that sustains us. Our members bring a remarkable range of perspectives, materials, and approaches. Their work has continued to shape the spirit and direction of the gallery for the last 16 years. Their participation is not just deeply valued, it is essential to what we offer and share with the broader community.

We invite you to join us in celebrating their creativity, dedication, and vision. This Members Exhibition is both a showcase and a thank you: a moment to gather, connect, and recognize the artists who make S.P.A.C.E. Gallery what it uniquely is.

Exhibition Dates: 5/1 – 6/20
Opening Reception: First Friday May 1st 5-9pm
Please join us for a member mixer for snacks, free drinks and creative connection.

266 Pine St. Suite 105 in The Soda Plant
Burlington, VT 05401