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General

  • The SEABA Center for the Arts is SEABA’s new home at 400 Pine Street in the center of the South End Arts District of Burlington, VT. This 7,000 sq. ft historic brush factory is quickly becoming a community hub for year-round arts and events. This building houses our Info Center, Art Gallery, Music Hall, Bar Room, and Kitchen. The Center hosts monthly art shows, artist and crafts markets, performances, concerts, workshops, pop up food events highlighting small businesses, and talk series. With broad support, SEABA is poised to serve the needs of the creative community and economy.

  • Click here for a calendar of upcoming events. Looking for exhibits? You can find that here.

  • You can find SEABA Center gallery hours here and upcoming events on our calendar. Follow us on Instagram and join our newsletter to stay up to date on upcoming events!

  • SEABA currently serves wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages during events. If you are booking an event, SEABA can provide full bar service upon request. Some light snacks are available during events. Some events will have outside food vendors. We are currently building out our kitchen so we can host a wider range of culinary vendors. In the future, SEABA will have food vendors for most public events.

  • All are invited to visit our gallery Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11am to 4pm, and open-to-the-public events at the SEABA Center. We anticipate volunteer opportunities as the year goes on; sign up for our e-newsletter to be kept up to date. Your support makes it possible for the SEABA Center to unlock new possibilities for events, exhibitions, workshops, and community connection; donate here.

    Businesses are invited to partner with us by sponsoring SEABA Center programming. Email director@seaba.com for more information.

    Artists can express interest in vending at our monthly market here, and can find calls to artists on our announcements page. It’s also a good idea to sign up for our newsletter to receive calls to artists.

    For musicians, performing artists, and event organizers: We've hit the ground running, and we're currently seeking submissions for events that are fully conceived and ready to go. For space rentals, community events, fundraisers, etc, please fill out this form. Musicians/Bands, we want to hear from you here. (Please take into consideration that, as a destination venue, we rely on bands having a substantial draw.)

    Those interested in getting involved as staff, contractors, or volunteers can get in touch here.

    We are currently developing our food vending program and building out our kitchen space.  Join our newsletter to stay up to date.

  • On top of the membership benefits for SEABA’s programs, SEABA membership gives you access to the following benefits at the SEABA Center:

    • Members are eligible to book community events. Membership is required when seeking community rates for renting a room(s) in the SEABA Center for private or public events.

    • Discounts on entry fees for some gallery shows and access to member-only shows.

    • Discounts on our vending fees for many of our markets.

    • Stay tuned for member nights and early on-sale access for select ticketed events!

  • We've hit the ground running, and we're currently seeking submissions for events that are fully conceived and ready to go. For space rentals, community events, fundraisers, etc, pleasefill out this form. Musicians/Bands,we want to hear from you here.

Booking events & renting space at the SEABA Center

  • Musicians/Bands,we want to hear from you here.Please take into consideration that, as a destination venue, we rely on bands having a substantial draw.

  • We've hit the ground running, and we're currently seeking submissions for events that are fully conceived and ready to go. For space rentals, community events, fundraisers, etc, please fill out this form.

  • For space rentals please fill out this form.

  • The SEABA Center has three rooms, each of which fulfills a distinct function. Events and rentals can be hosted in one, two, or all three spaces. 

    The North Room is our small event space and satellite gallery. It has a capacity of 68 and can host general food, drink, and service capabilities. This room consists of the Bar, Kitchen, and gender-neutral, multi-stall restrooms.

    The Center Room is our main event space and performance hall with a capacity of 212. This space consists of a smaller bar/service area, a large open format floor capable of any reasonable use, a 300+ square foot elevated stage with audio, video, and lighting equipment in place to facilitate live performance and any event-specific production/tech needs.

    The South Room is our Info Center, Main Gallery, and Box Office for events. It consists of a multi-room art gallery, a Vermont State information depot, and a single restroom.

  • The SEABA Center offers artists the opportunity to show their work in our gallery or during one of our artist markets. Our venue space can host musicians, private parties, small theatrical performances, fundraisers, workshop space, and community events. Our Info Center will serve as a check-in point for visitors to learn more about the South End Arts District, its artists, and its small businesses. In the near future, SEABA will also have a kitchen as a culinary incubator and space for community members.

  • The SEABA Center offers a range of event options depending on event type, budget, and level of production. For most events, the SEABA Center will provide security, technical support, necessary liquor licensing, waste management, and some support staff.

  • In order to cover our own costs, SEABA is not able to waive rental fees for any events at this point. For certain events, at SEABA's discretion, we may be able to offer a nonprofit/community rate. For fundraising events, we recommend the use of a sponsor to help cover the labor and rental costs of the space. SEABA is not responsible for assisting in obtaining a sponsor for events.

  • There are no studio spaces available at the SEABA Center. We are currently developing a program to offer rehearsal space for bands or performance groups.

The Info Center

  • To be included on the map, your studio/business needs to be located in the South End. 

    To learn more about member benefits, visit our website here! When signing up for membership, be sure to include your South End address. Once you’ve joined, be sure to indicate on your profile that you have a long-term location in the South End.

  • Yes. The SEABA Center’s lost and found is located in the Info Center and can be accessed during our normal open hours.

The Gallery

  • You can find our exhibition schedule here.

  • Find calls for art, as well as SEABA member news, here, on our announcements page. Open calls to art will include a link to an application, where you can upload images of your artwork, descriptive info, and your contact info. We also recommend subscribing to our newsletter and following SEABA on Instagram.

  • Gallery shows are scheduled as much as a year out.

  • SEABA does not insure each piece of art that we show, as there are so many pieces in various locations with various price points. We do insure our building and the items in it should something serious happen to the space like a flood etc. Even then, the insurance company will honor the value of materials and cannot always take the retail value into account. We take the care of work seriously and can work with you on how the pieces are displayed and how people may interact with the work. If you would like to insure your own work you may do that as well.

  • The curation program is an ongoing in-person and digital sales opportunity for SEABA Artist Members to display and sell their work through our partnerships with local businesses.

    Art Hop, SEABA’s flagship event, takes place each year on the weekend after labor day. There are many opportunities for artists to participate, including in the Juried Show, through SEABA-curated exhibits, and more.

    You can find more opportunities on our Resources page. Click here and scroll down to “Getting your artwork into exhibits.”

Center Stage

  • Our Center Stage room has 1,200 square feet of usable floor space with a capacity of 212. This capacity includes attendees, staff, performers, and vendors. Our stage has 300 square feet of usable space, and is 20” above the main floor. It is worth noting that, at this time, the stage is only accessible by stairs on either side.

  • Many shows will have seating available, though higher attended shows may not have chairs in the main venue space. If you are in need of a chair for accessibility reasons, our staff will be more than happy to provide seating for you. You may reach out in advance of the show, or find one of our staff members to assist you when you arrive.

  • The venue is fully accessible, with two ramps to enter the building as well as a ramp into the venue space. SEABA is working towards building a ramp to access our stage, which currently can only be accessed via a set of stairs. There are multiple wheelchair accessible bathrooms on the premises. Handicap parking is located on the North side of the building.