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.
Upcoming Exhibition
CONTOURS
Georgie Gall returns two years since her last highly successful exhibition from ‘Dawn to Dusk’ in 2022.
Capturing on canvas the coastal life she embraces with joy, passion and exuberance. The ‘contours‘ of the land that form the natural dunes and the golf greens Georgie loves. An exhibition of paintings of scenes that render life richer.
Contours Exhibition runs April 1st-31st, with the Opening to meet Georgie Gall on Saturday April 6th 2-4pm. All are welcome.
Read More…Recent Exhibition
HABITAT GROUP CERAMICS
The return of our annual Group Ceramics exhibition. The theme of ‘Habitat’ has been explored by six key artists. Ann Ferguson, Lene Kuhl Jakobsen, Bridget Foley and long-term locals Kirsty Manger and Karen Steenbergen feature again after a successful ‘Connection’ in 2023. Both Lene and Kirsty have enjoyed recognition this year featured as finalists in the Klytie Pate Ceramics Award for ’23.
Sophia Legoe is new to the Hive. Her detailed textured glazes are a standout feature of her work.
Recent Exhibition
EQUILIBRE
An Exhibition of Sculpture from mid-career artist Lucas Guilbert. New to the Hive and based in Naarm/Melbourne, Lucas was raised in Montreal and brings his multi-cultural background to his work.” Inspired by the unique landscape and cultural paradigms of his new home. Guilbert’s woodcarving technique allows him to explore the relationship between wood and place. “
Visit and support a new talent to the Bellarine Peninsula for the first time.
Recent Exhibition
BRUSHED EARTH
CHILLED JAZZ, GIN TASTING and ART to enjoy on a Summer afternoon OPENING.
Award winning Macedon Ranges gin from Travelling While Standing Still and Smith & Appleby Duo Jazz.
An offering of paintings and sculpture to the power, beauty and timeless presence of our ancient lands. Margaret Delahunty Spencer captures in paint and ink the Flinders Ranges following a recent artist road trip. Dawn Robinson creates form and shape and highlights tone in the equally ancient limestone of Mount Gambier and Geelong.
‘Brushed Earth & Carved Horizons’ January 2024.
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.