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
CHRONICLES
Frank Burgers returns with a journey through the decades. ‘Chronicles’ exhibits a selection of paintings over the years that explore connections in Frank Burgers art making, and his inability to be defined, except by his continual quest for divers inspiration and resolutions in his paintings.
Previously based in the north-east of Victoria, now in Geelong, this follows on from ‘Abstraction’ in 2024 at The Hive as we continue to build awareness of Frank Burgers art practice to his new community.
On for June, beginning May 30th, join Frank at the Opening May 31st at 2pm.
Read More…Recent Exhibition
URBAN
‘URBAN’ sees the return of Wayne Elliott, exploring stories of our more densely populated areas, finding the energy and moments within.
He is joined by Ian Hodge, an early career ceramicist, for the first time at The Hive. Ian’s ceramics from his ‘Colour with Nature’ series and ‘Fortification’ series add to the tale of the built environment.
2nd – 25th May 2025 with an Opening on Saturday 3rd May 2-4pm.
Recent Exhibition
REALMS
After two years, we are pleased to have MARY VAN DEN BROEK returning to exhibit with MARGARET DELAHUNTY SPENCER, and very excited to add NATASHA CHANT to the mix. This brings a diversity of mediums, sculpture, paintings and ceramics exploring ‘REALMS‘ spiritual, birdlife, natural & mythological.
At The Hive for the month of April.
OPENING on Saturday the 5th of April 2pm
‘Where the sky meets the oceans. Where nature meets its spirits.’
Recent Exhibition
GERMINATE
The evolving annual Ceramics Group Exhibition returns March 2025 with nine artists this year. Joining some talented familiar faces are experienced newcomers, Cindy Tong and Glenn England.
All artists are lending their skill, style and concept driven work to explore the theme of ‘Germinate’. ‘The blossoming of ideas and a deeper connection to nature.’
Opening with an artist led Q&A on Saturday March 8th 2-4pm. The exhibition runs March 7th-30th.
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.