Gallery Nurture by Nature grows out of the philosophy that design is a deeply human and collaborative process. Founded by Vermont-based designer Kate Swanson, the gallery extends the work of her interior and architectural design studio into a platform that celebrates collectible objects and the makers behind them.

Far from the sterility of a white-box gallery, the space reflects warmth, material richness, and a reverence for craft. Natural textures, thoughtful contrasts, and preserved architectural details create an environment that feels alive - an invitation to slow down, listen, and engage in quiet conversation with the work.

A dark ceramic cup on a ceramic figurine on a wooden surface, with blurred background including a potted plant and a brick wall.

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Interior of a room with wooden floors, an exposed brick wall, a metal shelving unit with stacks of magazines or papers, a flower in a pot, and a vintage wooden chair with a green cushioned seat next to two glass display cabinets with books and decorative pottery on top.

The gallery exists at the intersection of art and everyday life, emphasizing design that carries memory, presence, and connection. Each piece is approached not just as an object, but as a story, with Swanson serving as both curator and storyteller.

Transparent pricing, supportive consignment terms, and an ethos of relationship-building position the gallery as a space of trust and collaboration within Burlington’s growing creative community.

A wooden wall art with small square cutouts displaying various colorful abstract images, mounted on a gray textured wall with sunlight casting a shadow across it.

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Nurture by Nature gallery connects collectors and makers through exhibitions, advisory, and collaborations - grounded in the belief that craft is the new luxury.

  • Rotating exhibitions and private viewings

  • Collector advisory and creative consulting

  • Custom commissions and fabrication

  • Interior design integration and furnishing

  • installation, handling, and placement for collections

  • Community events and collaborations

  • Special projects

Rooted in Vermont’s fluid design identity - one shaped by people, history, and natural rhythms - the gallery honors the region’s tradition of craftsmanship while fostering innovation. It is a space that embraces belonging, connection, and the enduring power of objects to nurture joy, sanctuary, and meaning.

ON VIEW

SEPTEMBER 4TH - OCTOBER 30TH, 2025

Text reading 'UNKNOWN FRIENDS' in bold black letters.

FEATURING ARTISTS

A decorative wall with autumn leaves design and blank photo slots.
A modern abstract sculpture resembling a circular ring on a pedestal, made of textured, pale stone with greenish tint, illuminated by natural light.

• dOTAN APPELBAUM

• ANNA GUKOV

A modern wooden chair with a minimalist design, made from layered, curved wood pieces, placed on a wooden floor.
A small, beige, dome-shaped lamp with scalloped edges, sitting on a wooden stand with four legs, placed on a wooden surface near a vase with flowers.

• YUXUAN HUANG

• BASIA PRUSZYNSKA

Close-up of a wooden speaker with a metal top panel.
Close-up of a rustic wooden cabinet with hammered metal drawer fronts and round wooden knobs, set against a brick wall background.

• JEFF CHEUNG

• LUKE MALANEY

Close-up of a dark wooden bookshelf with empty shelves.
Close-up of a gnarled, textured piece of wood or burl on a dark surface with a light blue background.

• JOHN WELLS

• MADELINE ISAKSON

A vintage wooden chair with a dark finish and a green padded seat, placed on a hardwood floor next to a brick wall and a glass-front cabinet filled with books and fabric samples.
A wooden stool and a smaller wooden chair. On the stool, there is a decorative object resembling a piped ceramic or papier-mâché sculpture that looks like a stylized egg with an abstract black head sculpture on top.

• REALM OBJECTS

• CHUCK VAN DYCK

Close-up of a green box with a white object inside, partially visible, with dark background.
Close-up of a wooden picture frame with a textured paper and abstract pattern inside.

• FORD BOSTWICK

• NATALIE SHOOK

Close-up of a metal mechanical structure with a small red cherry hanging from a part of the frame.
Close-up of a wooden table corner showing layered plywood construction.

• BECHARA MAALOUF

• CHARLES GRANTHAM

Close-up of a wooden decorative sculpture with an abstract design, featuring smooth curves and natural wood grain patterns.

• MILES GRACEY