The Hive Ocean Grove houses an exceptional and unique range of artistic mediums including bronze sculpture, paintings, ceramics & handcrafted furniture, from both established and emerging artists, many of them talented locals.
Downstairs is the exclusive home of Willie Wildlife Sculptures with their internationally renowned bronze work capturing the essence of our birds and wildlife in freestanding sculptures & signature birdbaths that will last forever.
Upstairs, the large gallery displays an impressive range of our stable of over 35 represented artists work, complemented by a themed month long Solo or Group Exhibition in the Middle Room Space.
Recognised for our considered curation, at the heart of this, themes of the natural environment and our harmony and wellbeing within it, are a strong focus.
We are honoured to be part of the Geelong Regional Gallery Membership Benefits Program.
Current Exhibition
BREADTH
Be transported to other imaginative, delightful and contemplative other worlds in this joint exhibition.
SALLY WILSON, Opera singer, author and artist returns to launch her second book in the La La Chronicles series with an exhibition, singalong and book signing.
VIKTOR KALINOWSKI, renowned sculptor, jeweller and artist for the first time exhibits his breadth of talent all linking into how he sees the world.
At The Hive for the month of December.
Please join the singalong, book signing and Opening and support Sally and Viktor on Saturday December 6th at 2pm.
Read More…Upcoming Exhibition
DREAMING IN COLOUR
Support the artist who has supported so many other creatives in the region as Kaz Shirley returns for ‘DREAMING IN COLOUR’.
The instigator of the successful Bellarine Art Trail, now Kaz gets to exhibit her love of colour and joy of painting with her signature mark-making, bold, precise works, inspired by everyday moments.
These artists explore a nostalgic appreciation for the beauty in everyday items surrounding us, particularly Kylie which she portrays with her attention to shadow and light. Helen delves into nature, bringing the native garden inside to last forever, and Veronica captures memories, moments, shared meals and good times.
On from January 9th to February 1st with an Opening on Saturday 10th January 2-4pm.
Recent Exhibition
ART TRAIL GROUP SALON
Back once again on Cup Weekend, the fabulous Bellarine Art Trail. There will be ten artists involved at The Hive and more than half demonstrating technique for great interaction and learning opportunities. Understand more about the fine craftsmanship of Jake Lunniss, and see his latest hall tables with impressive inlay.
Observe painters Wayne Elliott, Jane Millington and Richard Weatherly OAM at the easel, joined by Phillip Butters and William Linford with new work from all.
In clay, Karen Steenbergen, KC Hawke and Kirsty Manger return with the exciting addition of Sophia Legoe for the first time on the trail. Both Kirsty and Sophia are recent Klytie Pate finalists, a great honour in the ceramic’s world.
It is always dynamic, and with the cafe open and BeMyKeeper studio next door there is so much to see.
November 2025
Recent Exhibition
CURVES & LINES
Our annual Group Sculpture exhibition returns in October. Excitingly we have several new works in bronze from Lucy McEachern who is now based in the U.K. Lucy’s career is currently going from strength to strength.
Lucy is joined by George Lianos, with a diversity of pieces in stone, and steel, both abstract and organically curvaceous. Bruce Webb will feature sculpture and paintings, and we see the return of newcomers Aukje Van Vark and Larissa Gray with her unique bronze castings and sublime patina.
On for October 3rd -26th, with the Opening Saturday October 4th at 2pm.
Opening Hours & Accessibility
10-4pm Friday to Sunday.
Other times by appointment – Call Karen on 0417 116 216
1/41 Smithton Grove, Ocean Grove
Please note our upstairs exhibition space gallery is accessible only by stairs
Downstairs car park, toilet and gallery is fully accessible
Acknowledgement
The Hive Gallery wishes to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land,
the Wadawurung People of the Kulin Nation
and pay respect to all Elders past, present and emerging.