Thursday, Friday and Saturdays 12 - 5pm Opening Receptions 5-9pm every First Friday of the month! Additional viewing by appointment available.
Find Us
We are located within The Soda Plant on the southern side lot behind Thirty Odd Gift Shop. Our main entrance is next to our Space Man mural with an additional entrance inside the main building.
The SPACE Gallery 266 Pine Street Suite 105 Burlington, VT 05401
Seven years after his passing, The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery is deeply honored to present an exhibition of work by Vermont Photographer Matthew Thorsen.
Drawn from his personal archive and stored for years in his basement, these photographs are guided by Thorsen’s eccentric eye. An instinct for wild juxtapositions and for whatever spoke to him in a given moment. His images move freely between the unexpected and the intimate, finding meaning not through explanation, but through attention.
Matthew Thorsen photographed with curiosity and impulse, trusting the moment as it unfolded. These works, unseen for years, now reemerge as a living record of his way of seeing—playful, observant, and deeply human. Through his travels around the world, and local captures, this exhibition features an array of subject matter displayed in repurposed and home made frames. Matt poured creativity into everything he touched.
This exhibition is both a remembrance and a reintroduction, inviting viewers to encounter the photographs as Matthew did: openly, intuitively, and without pretense.
The Gallery, along with Matt’s wife Diane Sullivan, invite you to join us in celebrating the enduring vision and legacy of Matthew Grant Thorsen, and in welcoming these images back into the light.
Opening Reception: January 2nd 2026 5-10pm (First Friday Art Walk) Free drinks, snacks, merriment with old/new friends and a chance to purchase original work from the artist’s personal collection.
Exhibition Duration: January 2nd, 2026 – January 24th 2026 Location: The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery (in the Soda Plant) 266 Pine St. Suite 105 Burlington, VT 05401 Public Hours: Thu-Fri-Sat 12-5pm (private viewings available on request) Contact: spacegalleryvt@gmail.com
We encourage you to explore the links below to learn more about his journey, his creations, and how magically he touched everyone he encountered.
A collection of mixed media created with Matthew’s hand written notes and photography from his travels in France, Switzerland and India in his early 20’s.
Mark your calendars for The Annual Soda Plant Holiday Bazaar Saturday Nov. 29th from 10-5pm in our historic building where creativity and community thrive!
Held in honor of Small Business Saturday, this event supports our local community by bringing together 30 talented guest makers, artists, and many small business owners under ONE roof. Creative vendors lining the halls, Soda Plant businesses open with exciting offerings! This Bazaar is a celebration of craftsmanship, connection, and the joy of shopping locally during the holiday season.
We invite you to come out and show your support! Take in what The Soda Plant has to offer this holiday season and year round!
The Soda Plant is located at 266 and 270 Pine St. Burlington, VT. There is additional parking in the southern “Kilburn Lot” and across the street at Curtis Lumber 🙂
Thanks to generous donations by our artisans & businesses in the Soda Plant, we’ve put together a fantastic array of raffle prizes! $1 raffle tickets will be sold to support the local organization OutRightVT, who offer invaluable services for our LGBTQ+ youths. Thirty Odd Gift Shop is selling grab bags to support Vermont Food Bank along with thousands of items for sale by local makers. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery is hosting hundreds of small original artworks priced to gift. Beenanza is launching their NEW CoverAll Block-printing Kits, & special deals at Explore Designs, Jen Kahn Jewelry, Pepper Lee, Pitchfork Pickle, Brio, Haymaker and more!! Stash is stacked with all your sewing needs and will be hosting some handmade makers in their shop. Venetian Soda Lounge will be hosting live piano music, merriment and a dance night with Los Songoros through the evening! We’ll have the best marshmallows in the world (in our opinion) provided by VT Marshmallow Co along with their smores/cocoa kits! There will be wreaths for birds, wreaths for humans, candles, witchy goods, body goods, hand woven scarves, pottery, home decor, visual art, hair tinsel, the list goes on!
Guest Vendors: Alison Parsons Batik – batik banners, wall hangings & small framed pieces Andrew Dudka Art – screen prints 802 Chenille – woven chenille & bamboo scarves, hand dyed knit towels Adler Ceramics – functional & decorative ceramics, ceramic jewelry ANEMONE – vintage textiles reworked into wearable art & accessories cap man – upcycled art & birdseed wreaths Colossal Sanders – humorous cards, stickers, t-shirts, magnets, prints Compliment Coins – laser cut & hand painted coins to compliment Corvus Creations – recycled fabric totes/pouches, stockings, duffle bags, quilts dug Nap Art – art prints & mini originals Foxglove Farm – evergreen wreaths and jewelry Hazelbuds Clay Co – jewelry, ornaments, home decor, pins/patches & stationary Heidi Louise Pottery – stoneware pottery Hemlock Shop – handmade stone accessories & jewelry Inky Cap Coven – spell jars, candles, “bug art”, ritual components J.M. Chase Art – original art, archival prints, stationary, stickers, enamel pins Jackie Bishop – fused glass dish-ware & home decor Mean Folk – pins, patches, shirts, beanies, stickers Meejy Handmade – polymer clay jewelry, scrunchies & ornaments Mellow Root Herbals – herbal (tallow) infused body care & teas, melted glass home goods Mona Elliott – soft sculpture & stuffed creatures made w/ handprinted fabric Moontan Babes – ceramic mugs, incense holders, altar pieces, jewelry Payne and Treasure – vinyl records all different genres of music offered PixieTwine – hand embroidered wildflowers/signs, Lake Champlain beach glass birds Sparkles Kate – hair tinsel!, suncatchers, paintings, cards/stickers/magnets TA-DAarts – digital art prints The Campy Bird Print Studio – screen/art prints, cards, bags, patches, t-shirts, flags The Vermont Marshmallow Company – hand crafted marshmallows, cocoa/s’mores kits Twinkletaters – art stickers, pins, keychains, and postcards
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 400 various works created by 108 local artists. You’re bound to find a unique gift for a loved one or yourself! This year we are hosting a fundraiser for Outright Vermont. Artists have donated handmade and vintage ornaments for sale to support Outright Vermont’s mission of building communities where all our LGBTQ+ youth have hope, equity, and power!
Opening Reception ‘First Friday’, November 7th from 5-9pm Meet some of the artists, mingle and take in all the creativity! Free drinks, snacks and merriment. DJ Tad Cautious will be spinning vinyl for the evening along with Payne & Treasure on site with a large selection of used vinyl records for sale! We’re also pleased to announce our Artist Member Solo Show featuring original work by Dug Nap. Make sure to explore the ‘Outer Space Gallery’ in the halls of the Soda Plant! Click here to read more about his collection.
Duration of ‘Small Works’ Show: November 7, 2025 – Dec 21st, 2025
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 Hinkelman Adam Forguites AJ Humphrey Alan Shulman Alexandra Sanchez Alison Treston Alyssa DeBella Andrew Prendimano Andrew Dudka Ann Joppe-Mercure Anne Gregson Rendino Ashley Roark Athena Español de la Cruz Aubrey Craig Barbee Hauzinger Bobby Bauer Carly Claire Carol Leinwohl Carolyn Bates Carrie Marr Christine Henninger Colleen Murphy Connor Torpey Cythia Cagle Dakin Fuller Dan Tomaino Daphne Stephenson David Ricketts Dawn Mahar Deana Allgaier Dee Christie Dierdra Michelle Dillon Reuben Dmitriy Nekra Elena Curcio Elizabeth Cleary Elizabeth Maxey Elizabeth (Betsy) Chapek Elysia Doty Emma LaPierre Emma Hendra Gin Ferrara Heather Rusch Zelonis James Beihl Jane Ann Kantor Jason Gorcoff Jen Berger Jennifer Carusone Joanne Gravelin Joey Chase Jordan Douglas Julia Costes Justin Atherton Katherine Boduch Kathleen Harm Kati Christoffel Katie Peck Kayla Gohm Webster Kim Rosebud Kristen Donegan Kristin Richland Kristin Decter Kyle Masters Lauren Giannullo Leah Barranco Lee Toomey Leonard Duffy Lian Brehm Liz Buchanan Lucy Rollins Lyna Lou Nordstrom Lynn Parrish Sutton Madeleine LaBute Maggie Byram Marcela Bradova Marjule Smith Mark Eliot Schwabe Mars White Martha Hull Molly Dalto Mona Elliott Nick Bouchard Nicole Gadouas Nicole Perreault Nikki Laxar Nina Dahlstedt Buss Noah O’Leary Nora Rhodes Pennie Rand Pete Aldrich Poetic Rituals Rachel Martone Rae Earley Raven Crispino Robert Waldo Brunelle JR Rodney Lowe Ron Hernandez Ruthie Harrison Sammi Elliott Sarah Sprague Sarah Rosedahl Steve Sharon Susan Haugenes Susannah Sakal Teresa Celemin Wesley Turner Yoruba Briggs Guzman
The Soda Plant & The Space Gallery invite all artists, makers, jewelers, potters, food vendors and the like, to apply to our annual Holiday Bazaar on “Small Business Saturday”! The Soda Plant is packed with a vibrant array of small businesses and creative studios who are excited to welcome the holiday crowds in for this busy shopping day event. The South End Arts District where we dwell, will be hopping with holiday shoppers and visitors to our creative hub.
Deadline to apply: Sunday October 26th by midnight (Acceptance emails go out by Nov 1st)
Event Date: Saturday November 29th from 10-5pm Location: The Soda Plant 266 Pine St. Burlington, VT Vendor Fee: $45 (if accepted you will receive an invoice to secure your spot)
We are also looking for donations of product, gift certificates, festive tree ornaments to fundraise for Outright Vermont this holiday season! Please email Nikki at spacegalleryvt@gmail.com if you feel called to contribute in ANY way.
*Image above is a rough sketch for our event marketing 🙂
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!
This exciting group exhibition is open to all artists, all ages, working in all mediums 2D/3D. The only requirement is that the artwork measures 12″ or smaller in any direction, INCLUDING FRAMING.
*If you’re submitting ceramics/sculpture and require pedestals/shelves, we have limited availability. Please email spacegalleryvt@gmail.com and tell us your needs.
You can submit up to 6 works of art. All artwork submitted will be accepted. Once you submit the form, you are expected to show up with your “ready to hang” art on the drop off date you decide on the linked submission form.
Gallery takes 40% commission on art sales, 60% comes back to you (excluding ornament fundraiser, read below)
ADDITIONAL WAY TO PLAY/CREATE/SUPPORT COMMUNITY: If you’re submitting works on the gallery wall, we also want to invite you to create ornaments to dwell on a festive tree in the gallery. 50% of ornament sales will go to Outright Vermont, the other 50% will go to the artist. The ornaments must be PRE LABELED by you with your name and selling price. If you decide to donate 100% of your funds, you will indicate so on the form.
DEADLINE TO COMPLETE THE SUBMISSION FORM: Friday Oct 24th by midnight.
DROP OFF DATES: Thu Oct 16th 12-5pm Fri Oct 17th 12-5pm Sat Oct 18th 12-5pm Thu Oct 23rd 12-5pm Fri Oct 24th 4-6pm Sat Oct 25th 12-3pm (LAST DROP OFF)
Entry Fee: $6 per piece $5 per piece for current Gallery Members. No fee for ornament drop offs.
Curious about a S.P.A.C.E. Gallery Membership? Learn about our Membership ProgramHEREbefore submitting your “Small Works” entry.
Opening Reception First Friday, November 7th from 5-9pm Artist Party, and Shop Small Evening in The Soda Plant! Free drinks, snacks, vinyl DJ and so much more!
Duration of ‘Small Works’ Show: November 7, 2025 – Dec 20th, 2025
Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturdays, 12 – 5pm Or by appointment.
To participate, please fill out the inventory form above by MIDNIGHT Friday OCTOBER 24th, all pieces are automatically in! We cannot accommodate entries after the cutoff date. You will not receive a follow up email, just show up on the day you sign up for with all the work ready to hang! If you have any questions please email us at spacegalleryvt@gmail.com
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