The Space art gallery owners Shane and Shig Nicolson (holding baby Anastasia) want to draw the Riverton community together through the use of creative arts. PHOTO: NINA TAPUOpening an art gallery in the Deep South is a dream come true for a North Island couple. Shig and Shane Nicolson opened The Space art gallery in Riverton last month after years of searching for a community to realise their passion. .so it's an art gallery but it's also a community space,’’ Mrs Nicolson said. The Space art gallery is a community focused creative venue that supports local artists.