Burlington's ArtsRiot building will reopen as the SEABA Center.

SEABA is moving its headquarters into the former ArtsRiot building at 400 Pine St. and plans monthly art shows, concerts and other community events while the venue will not operate as a bar when events are not happening.

SEABA is relocating its headquarters into the former ArtsRiot building at 400 Pine St. in Burlington's South End and will use the space for both offices and public programming. The brick building, briefly known as The District VT before closing last May, will host monthly art showings paired with music as well as concerts, theater, films and community events on the old ArtsRiot stage. SEABA leaders say the space will not function as a bar outside of events. The move is intended to give SEABA a public-facing headquarters along Pine Street and provide another place for community gatherings. Key details: - SEABA is shifting its headquarters from neighboring Howard Street to the former ArtsRiot building at 400 Pine St. - The building was briefly known as The District VT and closed last May; it was historically a brush-and-broom factory during the area's industrial heyday. - Programming plans include monthly First Friday art shows (the debut show "From VT With Love" is set for February) plus frequent concerts, theater, films and community events. - SEABA has engaged local presenters and staff for booking and production, including Bob Wagner, Brian Nagle (DJ Disco Phantom) and Luke Awtry. - SEABA is moving its offices now and plans a grand opening in the spring; fundraising for the retrofit is ongoing and no cost estimate has been announced. Summary: Organizers say reactivating the former ArtsRiot building will raise SEABA's profile and create a public-facing arts venue on Pine Street. SEABA will hold its debut First Friday show in February, continue moving its offices during the retrofit period, and plans a grand opening in spring while fundraising efforts continue.