Resources
Compiled here is a list of resources to help SEABA members and guests find their next workspace, make projects come to life, and overcome the challenges of running a business. Do you know of a link we should add? Let us know!
Finding a workspace
Looking for your own studio? Here are some resources for finding commercial rental spaces:
Apply for SEABA’s Residency Program (Applications generally open in spring or early summer, and the winner is announced leading up to or during Art Hop.)
CEDO (Burlington’s Community & Economic Development Office) keeps a listing of vacent commercial properties
BTV Spaces (Stack 208 at 208 Flynn Ave)
The Soda Plant (266 & 270 Pine Street)
Unsworth Properties (The Vaults, Howard Space, Mapleworks on Pine & Marble, and others)
Burlington City Arts (Pine Street Studios)
What about a shared space? Check out these collectives, makerspaces, and coworking spaces:
Looking for an event space? Try these:
Finding Funding
Here are some sources for information on grants and other opportunities for creatives:
Outreach & Connection
Looking to connect with fellow artists, business people, and the South End community? Try these resources:
Make the most of your member listing in the SEABA directory. Update your profile to include photos, social media links, accessibility notes, info on what sort of collaborations you’d be interested in, and more.
Join us at SEABA member events! Keep an eye on our calendar here, subscribe to our newsletter, and follow SEABA on Facebook (here) and on Instagram (here) to stay in the know.
Do you have news? Post on Instagram and tag us at @SEABAvt so we can share to our stories! Also be sure to post an announcement (for members) on seaba.com
CreativeGround: a regional directory of New England's artists, creatives, culture bearers, creative organizations and businesses
Front Porch Forum is a great way to connect with our South End neighbors! Read more about FPF for businesses and nonprofits here.
Want to get the word out about an upcoming event? Here are some local event calendars:
SEABA.com calendar (members can post events!)
And places to hang posters:
Speeder & Earl’s
Soda Plant bulletin board
City Market
downtown Burlington’s outdoor public bulletin boards
Howard Space loading dock
Getting your artwork into exhibits
Check out these opportunities for participating in curation programs, finding exhibits, and connecting with galleries:
The Art Hop Juried Show and SEABA Curation program (detailed information will be posted as we get closer to Art Hop)
Follow galleries on social media (find a list of South End galleries here)
Vermont Arts Council classified ads (including calls to artists)
Small business resources
SCORE Vermont, an all-volunteer organization, provides free mentoring to help start or grow your business. Find a mentor, or volunteer, here.
The Small Business Administration offers loans and educational materials. Find out more here.
Burlington’s Community and Economic Development Office Business Resources page
City of Burlington news, construction updates, etc.
Sign up for updates from the Mayor’s Office
Sign up for Public Health & Safety updates from VT Alert
Odds & Ends
CSWD’s website includes a surprising number of resources, on everything from getting rid of hazardous waste to sourcing recycled paint
CreativeScapes LLC has been recommended to us for odd jobs, including transporting old pallets