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.
Curent Exhibition
ANNUAL GROUP CERAMICS
The annual Group Ceramics Exhibition returns, bigger and better than ever. We are thrilled to announce there will be 11 artists involved for ‘Blanc’ in 2026. Several favourites have responded to the theme and we introduce four new faces, Harry Kyriakou of Melbourne, Amy Kennedy and Riti Malik of NSW and Joseph Silver from Tasmania.
Several of the ceramicists have been finalists in the Klytie Pate Ceramics Award in the last few years, so the calibre is highly impressive and will be well worth a visit.
March 6th -29th 2026, Opening Saturday 14th at 2pm
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SANCTUARY
Interpretations of lives spent beside the sea, the materials, the erosion, the meditative calm that are daily beach walks in changing light.
Sanctuary is a collaboration between the paintings of Jane Millington ASMA, and in her first feature exhibition, the ceramics of Kirsty Manger’s ceramics.
Find your retreat, on for February 6th- March 1st, with the Opening on Saturday February 7th at 2pm.
Recent 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
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.
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.