The Hive Gallery & Studios

"Hard Love" Valentine themed show - February 2012

2012-01-19T15:41:00.001-08:00

Hey everyone !!!" Hard Love" valentine theme show next month , come check it out become a BEE , The Magic Buzz will be performing an acoustic set,which is Dave & I ,so save the date at The Hive Land : )

2010-10-30T16:20:00.000-07:00

Sculpture Art Show **November 6th 2010** Saturday at The HIVE
8pm to 12:30 am
Live performances by: Chicken Skin Ranch, Khalua, Cortex Accelera , Red3, King's Road
DJ Teddy Heavens + More TBA

Over 20 featured artists, + Jason Hite
8$ at the Door, 5$ with costume
Come check it out, and get your sculpt on !!!

November "Master Blasters of Sculpture 2" show

2010-10-21T15:32:00.000-07:00

The Hive Gallery and Studios presents:

November "Master Blasters of Sculpture" Themed show
November 6, 2010
Opening and performances: 8-12:30AM
$8 at the door / $5 with costume
Show runs: 11/6 to 11/27

Featured Artist 1: Ver Mar
Featured Artist 2: Matjames Metson
Tall Wall Artist: Cig Neutron
Small Wall Artist: Tim Gore
Installation Artist: Jason Hite

MASTER BLASTERS of Sculpture:
Zombienose
Camille Blanchard
Luis Sanchez
Simon Lee
Steven "Wireboss" Darden
Antonina Gribnikova
Erick Rodriguez
Nathan Cartwright
Steve Korkis
Salah
Laura Diamond
Leah Parrent
Steven Sattler

Group sculpture wall:

Kenny B. Harris / Jinx / Henry F. Cram / Harold Scott Clark / Max Grundy / Robin Cohen / Ryan Friant / Pamela Mower-Conner / Hestin Lostwood / Alan DeForest / Cynthia Rogers / Jason Hadley /
Ben Rittenhouse / Lee Anne Hale / Joshua Levin and more!!!

Performances by:

Chicken Skin Ranch (marionettes) / Khalija / Cortex Accelera / Red3 / King's Road / DJ Teddy Heavens and more!!!

Resident Artists:

Sensei / Nathan Cartwright / Mary Spring / Greg Gould / Walt Hall / Sarah Winkle / John Dang / Douglas Alvarez / Jinx / J.Salvador
/ Feminine Oddities / Shrine / Sonik / Ichae Ackso / Leyla Akdogan / Stephan Canthal / Paul Torres / Laura Diamond / Mike Street / Edyth Gonzalez /
/ The Little Red Writer / Randy Kono / Sara Hedstrom / Alex Schaefer / Patrick Haemmerlein / Alan DeForest / Bethany Pratt / Meagan Boyd /
/ Wasmi / Radhika Hersey / Amanda Sage / Romina Gonzales / Yuki Miyazaki / Sophia Gasparian / Ink Pen Mutations Press / Doug Meyer /
Nicole Bruckman / Glenn Fox /

ALL NEW FABRIC ENVIRONMENTS/ INSTALLATION by: Sonik http://www.transmorphic.net

BURLESQUE PERFORMANCES BY: Feminine Oddities www.feminineoddities.com

HIVE TAROT DECK READING BY:
Seraphime Angelis
Medium, Astrologer, Card Reader, Poet
sidereally.occultated@gmail.com
http://sidereallyoccultated.blogspot.com/

The Hive Gallery Group show and Performances

2010-08-26T14:54:00.000-07:00

The Hive Gallery Group show and Performances-
September 4th, 8-12:30AM
$8 at door/ $5 for those dressed in Black and Yellow
Show runs Sept. 4th - 25th

Featured Artist 1: Edward Frausto
Featured Artist 2: Elizabeth Caffey
Featured Artist 3: Gary Garner
Tall Wall Artist: J. Slattum
Small Wall Artist: Ryan Ebelt
Installation Artist: Rick Strieck

September 2010 Artists:

Jay Davis / Treiops Treyfid / Paul Torres / Van Soro / Takayuki Shimada / Carol Powell / Henry Cram / Mike Street / Mikolaj Wyszynski /
Jonathan Measures / Hembert Guardado / Andrew Long / Monica Martinez / Sherry DeLorme / Crystal Sylver / Yumiko Awae / Karen Kang /
Franciso Enciso / Cynthia Rogers / Brian Jones / Marianne Williams / Snow Mack / Kevin Mack / Alie Ward / Craig Cartwright / Leah Johnston /
Debbie Lee / Larkin / Jeff Christenson / Loretta Gonzalez / Hestin Lostwood / Jeff Levine / Heidi Calvert / Maritza Torres / Daisuke Okamoto
and more!!!and more!!!

FRONT ROOM:

800-850 The David Brothers
[ www.thedavidbrothers.com ]
900-945 WMX
[ www.myspace.com/wmx667 ]
955-1040 Alpha MC
[ twitter.com/alphamc ]
1050-1135 8mm
[ http://www.8mmlovesyou.com/home.cfm ]
1145-1230 Bumtech
[ www.bumtech.com ]

BACK ROOM:

Dukessa
DJ Gozar
DJ Gingee

Resident Artists:

Sensei / Nathan Cartwright / Mary Spring / Greg Gould / Walt Hall / Sarah Winkle / John Dang / Douglas Alvarez / Jinx / DC /
/ Feminine Oddities / Shrine / Sonik / Ichae Ackso / Leyla Akdogan / Stephan Canthal / Paul Torres / Laura Diamond / Mike Street
/ The Little Red Writer / Randy Kono / Sara Hedstrom / Alex Schaefer / Patrick Haemmerlein / Alan DeForest / Bethany Pratt / Meagan Boyd /
/ Wasmi / Radhika Hersey / Amanda Sage / Romina Gonzales / Yuki Miyazaki / Sophia Gasparian / Ink Pen Mutations Press / Doug Meyer /
Nicole Bruckman / Glenn Fox / J.Salvador

ALL NEW FABRIC ENVIRONMENTS/ INSTALLATION by: Sonik http://www.transmorphic.net

BURLESQUE PERFORMANCES BY: Feminine Oddities www.feminineoddities.com

HIVE TAROT DECK READING BY:
Seraphime Rhyianir
Medium, Astrologer, Card Reader, Poet
sidereally.occultated@gmail.com
http://thesometimesbrand.blogspot.com

SPONSORED BY:
www.3eg.org

"Beerotica 3" and "Erotospective: The Best of Bluegirl"

2010-08-05T15:16:00.000-07:00

Come and see our Third annual Beerotica show, featuring the best of erotic art from all over the Los Angeles and the US! Plus, revel in the Best of Bluegirl, curated by none other than Heidi Calvert! Three featured Artists, plus our Small and Tall Wall Artists, and an installation by Celene Petrulak dominate the show, aided by dozens of other artists both up-n-comers and reknowned, including Clive Barker!

OPENING: August 7th 8-12:30AM
$8 at door/ $5 for those dressed in Erotic Costume

Featured Artist 1: Cate Rangel
Featured Artist 2: Melody Duenas
Featured Artist 3: Janet Kim
Tall Wall Artist: Sophia Gasparian
Small Wall Artist: Anna Todaro
Installation Artist: Celene Petrulak

August 2010 Artists
“Bee-rotica 3”: Our third annual exhibit, Hive artists celebrate the summer with bees represented on the spicier side of things

Joseph Larkin / Salah / JM / Marty Gordon / Simon Estrada / Audrey McNamara / Terry Kim / Sherry DeLorme / Jeremy Cross / Andrew Long / David Gough / Loretta Gonzalez / Jason Shorr / Skyler Gonzalez /
Amy Shawley / Mary Spring / Jessica Valencia / Shannon O'Connor / Joe Baric / Pukac / Ivan Godinez / Sylvia Lizarraga / Jay Davis / Eitan Alexander / Christopher Umana / Xiao Diana Liu / Patrick Mizumoto /

"Erotrospective: The best of bluegirl" ( heidicalvert.com )- Heidi will be exhibiting her favorite erotic artists over the years in all mediums

Clive Barker / David J / Heidi Calvert / Steve Diet Goedde / Dave Naz / LCroskey / bd Miller / Eric Hill / Aaron Piotr Rushmore / Bill Bronson / Kitty Brown / Rick Morris / VK7 / Crystal Sylver / Bill Pacak /
Marianne Williams / Stephan Canthal / Oriana Nazworthy / Alex Schaefer / June Juliet / David Foto / Rae Threat / Miss Numa / Ozzie Rosales / Robin Davey & Greta Valenti / Monica Roache / Rico JC / Karla Usag

Projection: Ramzi Abed’s “The New Erotic”

Performances by:
Shania
The Makers
piEL
Sunshine Factory
Dj Kronick
Amy Wolkins
La Fille
IrinaXara

Resident Artists:

Sensei / Nathan Cartwright / Mary Spring / Greg Gould / Walt Hall / Sarah Winkle / John Dang / Douglas Alvarez / Jinx / DC /
/ Feminine Oddities / Shrine / Sonik / Ichae Ackso / Leyla Akdogan / Stephan Canthal / Paul Torres / Laura Diamond / Mike Street
/ The Little Red Writer / Randy Kono / Sara Hedstrom / Alex Schaefer / Patrick Haemmerlein / Alan DeForest / Bethany Pratt
/ Radhika Hersey / Romina Gonzales / Yuki Miyazaki / Sophia Gasparian / Ink Pen Mutations Press / Doug Meyer / Meagan Boyd
/ Annie Terrazzo / Glenn Fox / Nicole Bruckman

ALL NEW FABRIC ENVIRONMENTS/ INSTALLATION by: Sonik http://www.transmorphic.net

BURLESQUE PERFORMANCES BY: Feminine Oddities www.feminineoddities.com

HIVE TAROT DECK READING BY:
Seraphime Rhyianir
Medium, Astrologer, Card Reader, Poet

Bare In Mind

2010-07-28T13:46:00.000-07:00

August 7th's Bee*rotica show appeared in the LA Time's free paper Brand X. This week's issue focusing specifically on Sex and Dating features the Hive on page 23. Check out the article for a few previews of the show!

BEE *ROTICA: Erotic Art Themes Show

2010-07-21T15:06:00.000-07:00

This stimulating show will feature not only an "Erotrospective" of Heidi 'Bluegirl' Calvert's sensual photography, but also a piece by Clive Barker! Other featured artists include Cate Rangel, up-and-comer Melody Duenas, and Janet Kim. Resident artist Sophia Gasparian's politically inspired work will grace the Tall Wall with Portland, Oregon's Anna Todaro, on the Small Wall. Performances, live music, and DJs to get down to as well. Come check us out! Saturday August 7th, 8pm-12:30am, $8 or $5 for the erotically costumed!

Resident artist Yuki Miyazaki featured in Pop Surrealism Magazine

2010-06-30T16:32:00.000-07:00

Here is a link!
http://www.popsurmag.com/

The Hive's July First Saturday Show! It's the Bee's Knees!

2010-06-25T15:16:00.000-07:00

Get pumped!

We here at the Hive are all a-buzz over the group show on July 3rd! This show is everything you've come to expect from events at the Hive. With 6 featured artists, over 70 exhibiting and resident artists, live painting, 10 performances by local DJs & performers, and pole dancing by Feminine Oddities, it's a event not to be missed!

So, lay out your black & yellow, call your friends, and BEE here!

July 3rd 8-12:30AM
$8 at door
ONLY $5 in Black and Yellow
Show runs July 3rd -31st

TONIGHT!!!! "B3" Video Game Inspired Opening

2010-06-05T16:32:00.000-07:00

Yep, its that time of the month again......it's time for the Hive's first Saturday opening!!!! This video game themed show features such artists as Jehan Choo, Apricot Mantle, Natalie Repp, and Salah among others. From 8pm-12:30am tonight's opening will feature live painting, performances, burlesque, DJs, and more! $8 cover, $5 if you come dressed in a themed costume. Can't wait to see you all tonight!

Sorry you missed us! MAY EDITION

2010-05-20T16:12:00.001-07:00

Two points I'd like to make for those who missed out on our MAYhem Show & Art Walk:

a) TSK! TSK! You don't know what you're missing out on. (Or maybe you do, in which case I'm sorry, you must feel terrible.)

b) You're lucky we've got a brilliant man on our team (also a Hive Resident) who took it upon himself to film this month's exhibit. He did a swell job! Thanks Randy Kono!

CHIGGITY CHECK IT OUT!

Part 1: May Show
Part 2: May Show

The Cute and Creepy Conundrum

2010-04-29T15:43:00.000-07:00

The Mysterious MacSorro!

MacSorro, a.k.a. Jorge Macswiney, has been a favourite of mine at The Hive for awhile now. He was, at one time, a resident at the gallery but still remains a frequent contributor to our monthly shows. Every piece he creates is painfully detailed and curious. His trademark animal-masked characters are often accompanied by strange companions that one could only imagine existing in dreams or some sort of parallel universe. It's hard to believe that such a talented artist, who paints out his imagination and on to canvas in vivid color, could have no proper artistic training. According to his blog, it was his friends who nagged at him to start showing his artwork in galleries. Thank goodness that Mac agreed! His pieces are delightfully unique! You won't see anything like them anywhere else!
This month we are featuring MacSorro as our Tall Wall Artist. As you can imagine, his show has been anticipated for quite a bit and his featured wall piece is a real eye-catcher. I can give you a special sneak peek but not the whole shebang! This piece is composed of two scantily clad damsels masked as chicks. A seemingly peaceful scene is twisted and turned sideways as a pet cow rests quietly outside its barn house and a monkey leads a conga line of battered plastic duckies at the ladies' knees. From the panicked positions of the masked women and a beaten down dart board in the back round, this may turn into more of a target practice. You'll have to come down on Saturday to find out!

For more on MacSorro please visit his myspace or site!
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/Macsorro
site: http://www.macsorro.com/index.html

The Lovely Loretta!

The cute ones are always dangerous! That just goes to show in a lot of Loretta Gonzalez's pieces. Loretta's work is heavily influenced by the lowbrow art movement that emerged in the 1970's. This movement's origins were in punk, the hot-rod street culture and other subcultures. It's not a surprise that Loretta's work is a mix of cute and dangerous. A sublime paradox! Little girls and axes, nursery room horrors and mangled teddy bears are definitely my cup of tea.
According to Loretta's blog, her latest series is called "Dead Teddy". Most of the pictures were inspired by her daughters face and the idea that, "my teddy bear was not able to keep me safe and secure" (when she was a child).
This month's show features two pieces by Loretta. One entitled "I gave you my heart" and another called "Control Freak". I'll let you decide which is which.

For more on Loretta and her work you can visit her blog:
http://www.lorettagonzalez.com/

MAYhem SHOW!

2010-04-15T16:09:00.000-07:00

Come one, come all to MAYhem at The Hive!
OPENING SHOW: MAY 1, 2010
(show will run from may 1-may 29, 2010)
Where you ask?
729 South Spring street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
And when will you be expected?
8pm-12:30am
How about funds?
$8 at the door
ONLY $5 if you wear black & yellow!!!
BUZZZZZ

Here's a peek at the Featured Artist lineup list:

Featured Artist 1: Brandon Sopinsky
Featured Artist 2: Vincent Seritella

Tall Wall Artist: Macsorro
Small Wall Artist: Bleys Lieuallen

Installation Artist: L.D. Grant

Over 70 group show artists including:
Dave Macdowell / JoKa / Hiedi Calvert / Racecar 13 / Andrew Long / Faith Cavendish / Van Saro / Alex Freeman / Nicolette Spear / Sandra Fremgen / Paul Torres / Skyler Gonzalez / Nicole Bruckman /
Janelle McKain / Sara Hasse / Christopher Umana / Jessica Ward / Apricot Mantle / Brian Smith / Mary Spring / Snow Mack / Brian Robertson / Daisuke Okamoto / Kenji Tanaka / Cynthia Rogers / L.Croskey /
Bridget Mroczkowski / Sara Winkle / John Dang / Henry Cram / Holly Wood / Crystal Sylver / Robin Cohen / Jose Lopes / Karen Kang / Wellington Rawls / Erick Rodriguez / Pukac / Charles Swenson /
Jeff Christenson / Kim Zsebe / Craig Cartwright / Steve Korkis / Sam Graham / Carol Powell / Alina Chau / Janet Kim / Max Grundy / Andrew Long / Alex Ruiz / Billy Dyson / Patrick Mizumoto / Joseph Larkin /
Scott Aicher

26 resident artists including:
Sensei / Nathan Cartwright / Mary Spring / Greg Gould / Walt Hall / Sarah Winkle / John Dang / Douglas Alvarez / Jinx / DC / Michelle Bellasis /
/ Feminine Oddities / Shrine / Sonik / Ichae Ackso / Leyla Akdogan / Stephan Canthal / Paul Torres / Laura Diamond / Mike Street
/ The Little Red Writer / Randy Kono / Sara Hedstrom / Alex Schaefer / Macsorro / Patrick Haemmerlein / Alan DeForest / Bethany Pratt
/ Wasmi / Radhika Hersey / Amanda Sage / Romina Gonzales / Yuki Miyazaki / Sophia Gasparian / Ink Pen Mutations Press / Doug Meyer /
Liane Shih / Annie Terrazzo / Glenn Fox

PERFORMANCES BY:
8:00-8:50 Kristopher Escajeda [www.myspace.com/kristopherescajeda]
9:00-9:50 Michael Sean [Facebook.com/MichaelSeanOneal]
10:00-10:50 Megan Jade
11:00-11:50 Myk Mansun [www.myspace.com/mykmansun]
12:00-12:40 Inconsiderate Orca [www.myspace.com/inconsiderateorca]

8:00-8:50 Amanda Michele (Soundcloud.com/AmandaMichelleDJ)
9:00-9:50 Charles Fox (http://charlie.la )
10:00-10:50 Mara Fluff (WaxDj.com/TheFluff)
11:00-11:50 Richard Agopian (http://alteregoevents.net)

FABRIC ENVIRONMENTS/ INSTALLATION by: Sonik - http://www.transmorphic.net

NEON INSTALLATION BY: Teeem- teemster@gmail.com

Stay tuned!

LOOK OUT LOVERS!

2010-03-31T16:46:00.000-07:00

To be honest, I'm normally not a big fan of watercolor. However, one artist has managed to change my mind. Alina Chau's work originally caught my eye last month when she was featured as our small wall artist. I'm most familiar with her watercolor work but she is a very busy artist with a lot more than just that on her plate. Alina currently works at Technicolor as a senior animator and has also worked as a storyboard artist for more than 4 years. And as if that wasn't enough, this wonderful watercolor woman also teaches at Woodbury University in Burbank, CA as an adjunct professor. We were lucky enough for her to provide us with another extraordinary piece for The Hive's 5th Anniversary show. Her painting entitled, "Festival", features several characters in a detailed downtown masquerade. Words cannot describe how her colors and characters make you feel. The shadows being cast on the buildings and her trademark beak-masked wanderer on a unicycle make you feel the wind and warmth of a typical sundown on a sunny, Spring day in Downtown L.A. Our lovers on the left (a well-dressed count and his equally handsome lady) are curious and romantic while being serenaded by our clown-esque accordionist on the right hand corner. When looking deeper into the painting you notice an inconspicuous detail that really made this painting stick out..."HIVE" is labeled onto a light blue street sign! Ah, creative and thoughtful! Her meticulous knack for detail with watercolor is amazing. When observing her work in person you wouldn't believe it wasn't a print! The Hive Gallery is proud to have her shown in house for the second month in a row.

For more on Alina and her work please click away on the following links:
Alina's Site: POW!
Alina's Blog: BANG!

Brandon Sopinsky's piece, "Stump Jumper", caught my eye with its bright neons, skull mask and treacherous canines. The Beetlejuice-like stripes on this character's octopus ensemble made my heart melt. This piece leaves a lot of space for the imagination. Is this a octopus intruder fighting for the good or for the evil, jumping from one nuclear waste filled stump to the next? Is he simply a creation of an experiment gone haywire? Being a fan of art on the darker side of the moon, I took a look at his other pieces and knew I would be a faithful follower! Sopinsky's light hearted, ghoulish twists on creepy creatures take root in his other occupation, toy designing for MATTEL. You will be able to learn more about this artist and see more than just one of his pieces for our upcoming show in May! Brandon will be posted on our Featured Artist 1 wall!

For more on Brandon and his art, click on the nuclear, neon links below! BUahahha!
BLOoOOooG!
carbonmade creatures

The Hive is where the Love is.

2010-03-25T14:35:00.000-07:00

Once upon a 2005 in a city not too far away, on a street called Spring between 7th and 8th was a lonely storefront. It was rather large and was calling out for someone to fill its walls with warmth and color. It was during this time that a young fellow by the name of Nathan decided he would like take on something new and exciting, i.e. finding a whitewashed, empty space and filling it with art and exotic decor! An artist hive of sorts... So while on a walk through Downtown L.A. he stumbled upon the lonely storefront between 7th and 8th and knew that it was the one.

So in early April of 2005 he rounded up the troops and started building.

They tore down walls with their bare hands!

They fixed metal piping with ease and even used fire to complete their tasks!

They built up high...

And they built down low...

They built until there was nowhere else to go.

And when they were done they started the fun! That was 2005 and we've only just begun...

Now in 2010, The Hive is celebrating its 5th anniversary! We're all grown up and ready for another year full of fun, adventure and new colors and styles from artists all over. Bring your friends and family in to be part of our LOVE AT THE HIVE show on April 3rd.

April Spotlight: Erik Siador

2010-03-18T14:58:00.000-07:00

Ch-ch-check it out...

First off, Erik Siador is a badass.
He has established so many connections through his artwork it's hard to know where to begin. Being an extremely talented jack of all trades, Erik's expertise branches outside of the every day art world and into the extraordinary. Being trained in traditional and digital illustration, fine art and painting, graphic design, web design, 3D modeling, traditional animation, sculpture and even fashion design (FORREAL?!), it's no wonder he's making such a big splash in the the art community. His work has been featured in several urban and art magazines such as; Complex, Maxim, XXL, Juxtapose and ISM (just to name a few). In addition to his work with several publications, he has collaborated with companies like Scion and Burton and artists including The Roots and Nine Inch Nails. (ECLECTIC McGEE) Anyways, this rave about Mister Siador IS going somewhere...I'm very excited to announce that he will be exhibited at The Hive as our Featured Artist #1 for our 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW! Yowza!
I know we can only wait in fierce anticipation to see what he has in store for us but ,being that he is a nice fellow, he sent a couple sneak peeks over our way. SO indulge yourselves as I present these pictures, bright in living color!

On a side note, any artist than can incorporate their pet kitties into their artwork wins me over automatically. Check these bad boys out!

If you would like to know/see more of Erik and his artwork, visit his myspace or website! The links are provided below. If that's not enough, and it won't be, you will get the chance to see him and his new art in person on April 3, 2010 at The Hive Gallery!

Get to steppin'! (Or er--clicking?)

Erik Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/eriksiador
Erik Website:
http://www.eriksiador.com/

The Hive Gallery's 5 Year Anniversary Show

2010-03-17T16:52:00.000-07:00

April 3rd 8-1AM
$8 at door/ $5 for those dressed in Black and Yellow
Show runs Apl.3rd to 24th

Featured Artist 1: Erik Siador
Featured Artist 2: Chase Osborne
Tall Wall Artist: Jeff Christenson
Small Wall Artist: Lauren Gardiner
Installation Artist: Thomas Lynch III

"Denizens of Hiveland" themed show

Aglaia Mortcheva / Chet Zar / Mia / Brian Robertson / Chelsea Bayouth / Monica Martinez / Alina Chau / Yumiko Awae / Randy Horton / Leyla Akdogan / Crystal Sylver / Jimmy Bell / Eric Hamm / Edward Frausto /
Apricot Mantle / Jessica Ward / Amy Kollar Anderson / Brandon Sopinsky / Joan Charles / John Michael Gill / Anna Todaro / Tim Gore / Charles Swenson / Raya Golden / Frank Hansen / Shay / Jophen Stein /
/ Mike Bilz / Delphia / Billy Dyson / Henry Cram / Danielle Duer / Nathan Cartwright / Pamela Mower Conner / Mary Spring / Nick Wildermuth / Carmen Luceno / Ken Dougherty / Shinya Luo / Macsorro /
McEvoy and Rodriguez / Alina Chau / Nicolette Spear / Liane Shih / Joseph Larkin / Snow Mack / Cynthia Rogers / Brandon Dishman / Nate Seubert / Andy Haynes / Jimmy Bell / Randy Horton /
Rick Strieck / Jose Carabes / Yuki Miyazaki and many more!!!

Global Inheritance "Think Big" Themed show Artists paint mini recycling bins to travel the USA):

Daisuke Okamoto / Jodii Tseng / Henry F. Cram / Matthew Hibbens / Aorta VI / Jimmy Bell / Frank Hansen and 8 more artists

Performances by: TBA

Resident Artists:

Sensei / Nathan Cartwright / Mary Spring / Greg Gould / Walt Hall / Sarah Winkle / John Dang / Douglas Alvarez / Jinx / DC / Michelle Bellasis
/ Feminine Oddities / Shrine / Sonik / Ichae Ackso / Leyla Akdogan / Stephan Canthal / Paul Torres / Laura Diamond / Mike Street
/ The Little Red Writer / Randy Kono / Sara Hedstrom / Alex Schaefer / Macsorro / Patrick Haemmerlein / Alan DeForest / Bethany Pratt
/ Wasmi / Radhika Hersey / Amanda Sage / Federico Hudson / Yuki Miyazaki / Sophia Gasparian / Ink Pen Mutations Press / Doug Meyer /
Liane Shih /

PERFORMANCES HOSTED BY: Marlena Dali - facebook.com/marlenadali

FABRIC ENVIRONMENTS/ INSTALLATION by: Sonik - http://www.transmorphic.net

NEON INSTALLATION BY: Teeem- teemster@gmail.com

BURLESQUE PERFORMANCES BY: Feminine Oddities www.feminineoddities.com

HIVE TAROT DECK READING BY:
Seraphime Rhyianir
Medium, Astrologer, Card Reader, Poet
sidereally.occultated@gmail.com
http://thesometimesbrand.blogspot.com

ALICE IN WONDERhiveLAND!

2010-03-04T17:28:00.000-08:00

What a splendid place for Alice to arrive! The rabbit hole was getting a bit too small, so the whole curious committee migrated over to Hiveland for another mischievous, magical night of adventure! There is so much in store for you this Saturday, you'll wish you had eyes on the back of your head!In order for this to happen, we've been busy buzzin' around the gallery! (Oh, they work so hard for you Alice!)

Prince of Cake dropped in today and started working on his Featured Artist Wall. I went into creeper mode and put on my invisibility cloak to take these top secret pics!

He escaped early so I was unable to give you a preview of his treats for Saturday. Besides, I shouldn't ruin such a great surprise. (Tee Hee)

After Prince of Cake grew tired of me, I wandered into the center room and found Nathan working on his grandeur caterpillar piece. Don't mess with him this weekend (the caterpillar that is)--he smokes bees not trees!

We've got a lot hiding down our sleeves kids! Don't forget your striped tights, bunny ears and pocket watches! Only 2 more days...don't be late!

2010-02-19T16:53:00.000-08:00

The Hive Gallery and Studios presents:

Back to Show List

"Alice in Wonderland" Themed show
March 6th 8-12:30AM
$8 at door/ $5 for those dressed in Alice in Wonderland costume
Show runs March 6th-27th

Featured Artist 1: Prince of Cake
Featured Artist 2: Ron Pete
Tall Wall Artist: Ping Ping
Small Wall Artist: Alina Chau
Installation Artist: Holly Wood
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"Alice in Wonderland" artists:

Macsorro / Jessica Ward / Salah / Greg Gould / Yuki Miyazaki / Delphia / Marlon McWilliams / Lucien Shapiro / Miss Withers / Celene / Janet Kim / Liane Shih / Daisuke Okamoto / Erick Rodriguez /
Max Grundy / Mike Bilz / Snow Mack / Aimee Kuester / Sylvia Lizzaraga / Ryan Ebelt / Brian Robertson / Steven "Wireboss" Darden / Matthew Hibben / Paul Whitehead / Jocelyn Marsh / Melody Duenas /
Mike Lewis / Benjamin Parkes / Asia / Jessica Valencia / Frank Hansen / Marianne Williams / Janelle McKain / Amy Shawley / Skyler Gonzalez / Salvatore Scrivo / Rick Strieck / Belgin Wedman / Eric Hamm /
Ted Von Heiland / Anna Todaro / Pukac / Joseph Larkin / Shannon O'Connor / Hembert Guardado / Anna Chaidez / Michael Banks / Michael Carbonaro / Aglaia Mortcheva / Aorta VI / Jophen Stein /
Bill Solomon / Raya Golden / Kayla Sanders / Alan DeForest / Corey Smith /

Performances by:

Maria Chavez
Conor Rogan
Thomas Pm
B.I.B.
Matt Foster
LoFi Freq

(plus more TBA)

Resident Artists:

Sensei / Nathan Cartwright / Mary Spring / Greg Gould / Walt Hall / Sarah Winkle / John Dang / Jinx / DC / Michelle Bellasis /
/ Feminine Oddities / Shrine / Sonik / Ichae Ackso / Leyla Akdogan / Stephan Canthal / Paul Torres / Laura Diamond / Mike Street
/ The Little Red Writer / Randy Kono / Sara Hedstrom / Alex Schaefer / Macsorro / Patrick Haemmerlein / Alan DeForest / Bethany Pratt
/ Wasmi / Radhika Hersey / Amanda Sage / Federico Hudson / Yuki Miyazaki / Sophia Gasparian / Ink Pen Mutations Press / Doug Meyer /
Liane Shih /

FABRIC ENVIRONMENTS/ INSTALLATION by: Sonik http://www.transmorphic.net

BURLESQUE PERFORMANCES BY: Feminine Oddities www.feminineoddities.com

HIVE TAROT DECK READING BY:
Seraphime Rhyianir
Medium, Astrologer, Card Reader, Poet
sidereally.occultated@gmail.com
http://thesometimesbrand.blogspot.com

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February 6th Teaser, Teaser, Pumpkin Eater.

2010-02-04T14:08:00.001-08:00

The Hive's February show isn't full of romance and heart shaped chocolate boxes. We've got a full line up of pieces guaranteed to suit whatever status you've found yourself in this year. Here's a couple teasers to tug at your sweet little hearts and tickle your fancy for our show on Saturday, Saturday, Saturday!

JESSICA WARD

Jessica's beautifully macabre artwork will seize your attention in an instant. The message that runs behind her depictions of dual-limbed temptresses that snack on their coiffures are much deeper than what meets the eye. Her graphite charm uncovers ugly truth in the realm of eating disorders and body dysmorphia. Every spiral, skeleton and string of hair represents something different in her ward of mysterious mistresses.
Check out more of Jessica's work online at her website: http://www.jessicawardart.com

SNOW MACK

For all you surrealist admirers, Snow Mack's ardent geisha and ninja piece has enough color and personality to spread from the frame to your cheeks! The careful detail squeezed into every inch of the painting will put you in the artist's dream state alongside the characters. Mack's artwork is inspired by visions and psychedelic fantasies. From the moons in Miss Geisha's kimono to the swirls in the coy pond, this piece will keep your eyes busy for awhile! In addition to the already exquisite detail in the painting, the frame is another piece of art in itself! It is composed of several golden trinkets and treasures and gems. Psychedelic ninjas, kimono's made of moons and golden treasures...what more could I ask for?
For more on Snow Mack visit:
http://www.snowmack.com/snowmackstatemen.html

Sylvia Lizarraga

"Look me in the eyes and tell me you love me," is what comes to mind at first glance when looking at this piece. You can almost feel the heartache you see in this fallen queen's eyes. The sparkle that hides in her crown and eyes are remarkable. The gold beams sprouting out from behind her blindingly blond locks give her the look of a holy deity, a modern day Madonna, crying for her lost love. Bees swarming around her face make this an even more appropriate fit for The Hive! Sylvia truly captures her subject's soul and energy in her work, producing photorealist paintings that you can feel as well as see.

Sylvia's Myspace contains a lot more information on her artwork and style. GO! Go now!
http://www.myspace.com/artistmind

These artists and MANY MANY MANY more will be here on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH. So screw your eyeballs in, wear your best HIVE attire and get on over to where it's buzzin!!

See you all there!

Accolades for The Hive!

2010-01-28T17:20:00.000-08:00

Forth Magazine published a flattering article about THE HIVE and TEMPLE OF VISIONS following the opening on January 9, 2010.

http://forthmagazine.com/events/around-town/2010/01/the-hive-temple-of-visions-opening-night/#more-4951

Photographs were also included to document the successful evening!

In other Hive Media news, Ovation TV will be here tomorrow, January 29, to interview Mike Street, a new resident artist.

Ovation TV is a network dedicated to the arts! Check the link below!

http://ovationtv.com/

Adieu!

The Hive has affordable Working Studios for rent!

2010-01-28T07:14:00.000-08:00

One is $250 and one is $300.

You get 24/7 access to the space and free wifi and will be encouraged to submit works to our monthly shows.

This is a great opportunity to get involved in the local art scene and be part of our monthly shows and the downtown artwalk.

contact julie@thehivegallery.com or talk to nathan about the spaces we have available.

Girls Drawin Girls organizing Haiti relief art sale

2010-01-23T18:53:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone I know that Girls Drawin Girls are raising money to donate to the American Red Cross to help send relief to Haiti. All proceeds made from the sold artworks will go directly to the American Red Cross.

So if you want to help out check out this site

http://artforhaiti.blogspot.com/

ArtWalk, 2nd Thursday

2010-01-14T11:19:00.000-08:00

Come downtown today and see the Visionary Art Show that The Hive is putting on this month.

We'd like to congratulate former Hive resident artist Jimmy Bleyer and his "Temple of Visions". The gallery is having its Grand Opening this month. The Temple is located at 719 Spring Street, that's just a few doors down from The Hive... so if you come downtown stop in and take a look around.

Also join the Little Red Writer after artwalk at The Hive for Trophallaxis, PERFORMANCE ART OPEN MIC.

An exchange of nutritive energy that grows and evolves.
trophallaxis at the hive is a hub of creative enzymes and aesthetic honey.
it's the communal belly of free expression and royal jelly.
it's a forum for communication and energy exchange with music, open mic, and a pedestal for anyone who's got something to share.
in the heart of L.A.'s cutting-edge art scene.
it gets reved up right after the downtown artwalk!
poetry, music, performance art, story time, puppetry, mimery, criminy, comedy, visionary heresy, interpretive dance, show and tell, anything goes!
you have permission to be authentic.

this months performances include:

music by:
-siberian summer camp
(on at 10:30)
and
-chum
and
-black panty annie

story time with:
-cinnamon twist

live tarot readings by:
-seraphime rhyianir

something strange and fantastic by:
-the little red writer

dj is on at 830pm.
then it's open mic from 9pm-1030pm.
come early to sign up.
it's free.
b.y.o.b.

Bee Here Now, Visionary Artists Showcase

2010-01-14T11:17:00.000-08:00

Closed For the Holidays

2009-12-18T16:15:00.000-08:00

Hey Beez,

The Hive will be closed Christmas week from the 23-28th, and will return to regular hours the following week.

Hope you all have a happy holiday, and hopefully we'll see you in the new year.

dec 5 II

2009-11-25T15:09:00.001-08:00

dec 5 II
Originally uploaded by The Hive Gallery & Studios

December 2009 "Price Less" $200 and under group show

December 5th, Saturday 8PM-12:30AM

$8 at door/ $5 for those dressed in Black and Yellow costume

Show runs December 5th-26th

PARKING: FREE street & loading zones/ $10 at immediate lot on lft. past 7th st.

Featured Artist 1: Brian Robertson

Featured Artist 2: Ching Ching Cheng

Tall Wall Artist: Mike Bilz

Small Wall Artist: Mia

Installation Artist: Christopher Umana and Ichae Ackso

Price...Less Artists:

David Gough / Melissa Moss / Brian Smith / Brandon Sopinsky / Brendan Sharkey / Charles Swenson / Edward Frausto / Nick Wildermuth / Kayla Sanders / Miss Withers /

Nicole Bruckman / Kio Griffith / Henry Cram / Christopher Hall / Carrick Gerety / Laura Diamond / Darron Nefcy / Gyorgy Bp. Szabo / Jolene Lai / Jeehye Kim /

Marianne Williams / Jinx / Holly Wood / Naomi Nowak / Celene / Randy Horton / Amy Kuester / Jason Hadley / Pukac / Cynthia Rogers /

GRAND RELEASE of The Hive's KING BEE TOY!!! custom painted toys by:

Mikolaj Wyszynski

Nicole Bruckman

Ping Ping

Alan Deforest

Bethany Pratt

Monica Martinez

Jessica Ward

Apricot Mantle

Eric Hamm

Thomas Lynch

Melody Duenas

Sean Stepanoff

Lauren Gardiner

Ken Dougherty

Macsorro

Antonina Gribnikova

and more!!!

Resident Artists:

Sensei / Nathan Cartwright / Mary Spring / Greg Gould / Walt Hall / Temple of Visions / Sarah Winkle / John Dang / Jinx / Danny Dunbar

/ Feminine Oddities / Shrine / Sonik / Ichae Ackso / Leyla Akdogan / Stephan Canthal / Paul Torres / Laura Diamond / Chris Donham

/ The Little Red Writer / Randy Kono / Sara Hedstrom / Alex Schaefer / Macsorro / Patrick Haemmerlein / Alan DeForest / Bethany Pratt

/ Wasmi / Radhika Hersey / Amanda Sage / Federico Hudson / Yuki Miyazaki / Sophia Gasparian / Ink Pen Mutations Press / Miriam Nouri

Performances by:

Eliza Rickman

Demonslyer

Jupilar

Big Meatstake

Eras

Red3

DJ Ethos

December 5th Opening

2009-11-19T09:42:00.000-08:00

November 21st at the Hive, Feminality

2009-11-18T13:06:00.000-08:00

Wizard Sleeve Toys has taken over the the middle room at The Hive for November and will have it's formal opening on the 21st (that's this Saturday). WST has brought together 20 women from all over the world for a show entitled " Feminality".
Admission is $10.

Starts at 1 PM - 10 PM

Tara McPherson (New York City, NY) WILL BE LIVE PAINTING
Elizabeth Siegel (Boston, MA)
Georgette Pressler (West Palm Beach, FL)
Amy Botello (Los Angeles, CA)
Aunia Kahn (IL)
Jessica Sardas (Dallas, TX)
Rudy Fig (Minneapolis, MN)
Tara Hauck (Delray Beach, FL)
Natalie Shau (Athens, Greece)
Molly Crabapple (New York City, NY)
Cate Rangel (Los Angeles, CA)
Edith Lebeau (Quebec, Canada)
Arabella Proffer-Vendetta (Cleveland, OH)
Ashleigh Fedo (Atlanta, GA)
Sara Antoinette Martin (Brooklyn, NY)
Kelly McKernan (Atlanta, GA)
Noir Nouar (Los Angeles, CA)
Elodie AKA Lostfish (Aix en Provence, France)
Megan Frauenhoffer (Minneapolis, MN)
Christen Kojnok (Boston, MA)
Marisa Estrada aka Ritzy Periwinkle (Los Angeles, CA)
Zoe Lacchei (Rome, Italy)
Kazilla (Hollywood, FL)

Master Blaster Sculpture Show

2009-11-12T08:09:00.000-08:00

The Hive's Opening last Saturday was filled with plenty of new art and friendly faces. You don't have to just take our word for it though... Here is an article written by one of our favorite sculptors Treiops Treyfid.

The Hive would also like to thank our sponsor for this month U-1 Toys and A-R Product Inc. for its casting and resin materials.

Today is second Thursday which means downtown ArtWalk and Trophallaxis. BeeHereNow

Lastly...
Our Tarot cards are going fast... If you want a deck come down today (early) and pick one up.

The Hive's Very Own Tarot Deck

2009-11-10T20:40:00.000-08:00

The Hive's Tarot Deck will be available for purchase at the opening this Saturday November 7th. There is only a limited number of decks for sale so if you want one come and pick it up Saturday while you check out November's Master Blaster Sculpture show.

Tarot Deck Cost: $15, yeah you heard me only $15.00

Wizard Sleeve Toys (WST) is bringing a world class exhibit of 20 female artists to the Hive. This is the premiere of the exhibit which will travel around the country and to Miami's "Art Basel". There will be a formal opening for this exhibit as well on November 21st at the Hive with an admission of $10.

After ArtWalk This Thursday @ The Hive Gallery & Studios

2009-11-10T14:42:00.000-08:00

with the exchange of nutritive energy we grow and evolve.

trophallaxis at the hive is a hub of creative enzymes and aesthetic honey.
it's the communal belly of free expression and royal jelly.
it's a forum for communication and energy exchange with music, open mic, and a pedestal for anyone who's got something to share.
in the heart of L.A.'s cutting-edge art scene.
it gets reved up right after the downtown artwalk!

poetry, music, performance art, story time, puppetry, mimery, criminy, comedy, interpretive dance, show and tell, anything goes!

this months featured performances:

joel "bull" hendricks
reading excerpts from his new book "Victor Arcaletti"

the crap mathews land
blowing your mind and busting your funny bone

john st.laurent
storyteller extraordinaire

music by:
soul or system
and
n8 (lofi-freq)

belly dance by:
dawn caira

first musical feature is on at 8pm.
then it's open mic from 9pm-10pm.
come early to sign up.

it's free.
b.y.o.b.

Opening Show Tonight

2009-11-07T18:17:00.001-08:00

Head down to the hive tonight to check out our opening show with featured artists J. Shea, Lee Anne Hale, Erick Rodriguez, Henry F. Cram, and Akihito. Show starts at 8pm-12:30am for $8. Wear black and yellow get in for $5 at the door. Hope to see all tonight beez.

November 7th Hive Opening!!!

2009-10-28T22:19:00.000-07:00

Sunday at The Hive

2009-10-28T22:16:00.000-07:00

Alex Schaefer was buzzzy teaching at The Hive this last Sunday here is a link to his blog and the happens...

BeeHereNow

Drop-off / Pick-up: Sunday November 1st

2009-10-25T23:01:00.000-07:00

So sad that the tarot show is over but the show must go on.

Sunday November 1st (tomorrow) is drop-off / pick-up

2-5 PM

Space is extremely limited this month so please make sure your artwork is, 8.5x11 and under including frame.

Halloween Fun with Hive Artists and a costume contest

2009-10-25T17:21:00.000-07:00

Forth Magazine:

2009-10-09T08:57:00.000-07:00

Here is a link to an article in Forth Magazine about some of the artists from The Hive Gallery and downtown Los Angeles ArtWalks held every second Thursday of the month (which was yesterday). Don't sweat it if you didn't make it down, but make sure to put it on your calendar for next month!

October 3rd Opening : Special Tarot Card Show

2009-10-01T10:27:00.000-07:00

2009-09-25T11:16:00.000-07:00

Closing Show: Femmes From Mars

2009-09-25T11:12:00.001-07:00

Where did September go? If you didn't make the opening because you were at some other festival than this is the LAST chance to see the amazing work that The Hive brought you this month.

Debra's back with her crew of burlesque dancers, Feminine Oddities
They have a great theme this month: Femmes From Mars!
Starts at 8:30 and is $5 at the door!

Drop off Pick up

2009-09-23T09:49:00.000-07:00

Is this Sunday folks. 2-5 PM

Drop off your new artwork and pick up anything that you may still have at The Hive.

This months Tarot show should be amazing and I think we are all looking forward to the decks of cards that are being put out.

If you can't make it please contact Nathan@thehivegallery.com for other arrangements.

Closed on Saturday 9.19.09

2009-09-16T17:11:00.000-07:00

Hey Beez,

The Hive Gallery & Studios will be closed this Saturday, September 19, 2009 due to road closures.

Just a heads up if you were planning to stop by. We will return to our regular hours Wednesday. Have a good weekend!

Bees in a Box

2009-09-12T16:02:00.000-07:00

Found Art

One of our resident artists saw this out in LA...

Someone converted an old ad display case into a scene of bees buzzing about to there Hive.
Thought you all might enjoy this.

Alex Schaefer featured at Hive Gallery Annex

2009-09-11T16:26:00.000-07:00

Artist Alex Schaefer had a wonderful turn out this month at the Hive's temporary Annex Space Located at the former Regent Gallery on Main St. Many of you have seen his work in his resident space at the Hive Gallery & Studios. This show will be up for the next three weeks. For more info contact nathan@thehivegallery.com.

Great work Alex!

After Artwalk

2009-09-09T15:32:00.000-07:00

Thursday September 10th
8:30 - 11PM

poetry, music, performance art, story time, puppetry, mimery, criminy, comedy, interpretive dance, show and tell, anything goes!

featured performance by:
Crap Mathews Land

music by:
Cinema Stereo
&
Walter Gross
&
Bizzart

first musical feature is on at 830pm.
then it's open mic from 9pm-10pm.
come early to sign up.

it's free!!!

beeherenow

Working Studio

2009-09-09T15:25:00.000-07:00

We have another working studio coming available it will be $300 a month. The studio includes 24/7 access to your space and free wireless internet! If you are interested or know of someone who would be please pass on the information or contact julie@thehivegallery.com

thanks beez

Last Nites Opening

2009-09-06T16:39:00.000-07:00

We had a great turn out last night. The performances were great and our featured artists were all the buzz. Crystal Chan's dream like work left viewers in awe admiring the scenes presented. FIve of her pieces were sold that day. Marigrace Albeda our featured artist two really intrigued the audience with her mixed media paintings. Two of the pieces that truly stood out in her work were Rapunzel and the Marie Antoinette III getting many comments through out the night. We also had some of Girls Drawin Girls Calendars sold, I spoke to one of the buyers who told me it would be going back home with him to Ireland. There were also some delicious treats being sold, everyone was chatting about these delicious treats made with dark chocolate. Tara brought one my way and to tell you the truth it was pretty good! So if you missed out on our opening show don't worry because guess what you can come this Thurday and check out all the art. You wont have the music or dancers...but hey there's always next month, and I wouldn't miss out on that one becuase it's gonna be a big one (the sculpture show). So for all of you here are some pics of last nites show :) I'll be posting more pics, on myspace and facebook so check it out.
-Romina-

Article in Juxtapoz with Hive artists

2009-09-04T11:47:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Paul Torres I have a link to this article in Juxtapoz magazine with some artists that The Hive has been featuring lately. Shay was our features artist a couple months back and Paul is a resident artist of The Hive. Here is another link to a recent interview with Torres...

To be released at The Hive's November Sculpture show

2009-09-02T09:37:00.000-07:00

You will be able to customize your favorite new toy!!!

New King Bee Toy!

2009-08-28T15:15:00.000-07:00

We are happy to announce that we will be releasing our New King Bee Toy in November! . The toy has some new great features; it's fully movable and paintable. Artists will recieve the new toys Sunday and will be customizing there toy. There will only be a total of 50 of the King Bee toys and they will be running for $30 for the non customized toys. So stay tunned for more updates and further information.
-Romina-

2009-08-28T15:10:00.000-07:00

September 5th Art Opening Show

-Romina-

Video to Treiops’ featured show at The Hive

2009-08-20T14:00:00.000-07:00

This is a youtube link to a video covering artist Treiops Treyfid featured show at The Hive in June. Enjoy!

Art Walk Thursday followed by Trophallaxis @ The Hive

2009-08-12T08:42:00.000-07:00

Wednesday Movie Night

2009-08-12T08:40:00.000-07:00

Hey folks just letting you know tonight is movie night at The Hive. Please check the calendar at the bottom of the blog for movie schedule.

BYOB and we got your popcorn!

Podcast for downtown Los Angeles

2009-08-08T17:49:00.000-07:00

If you find yourself downtown with some extra time there are guided tours for arts & culture you can get for your ipod/mp3 player... kinda cool.

2009-08-08T16:22:00.000-07:00

Article on Ovation TV by Craigo covering Mike Street's art wall at The Hive Gallery this month!!

Mike's show at the Hive Gallery was a complete success as he sold a BUNCH of stuff and was his charming, charismatic self in public!

His work is EXTREMELY interesting and I hate to say it... but photos of his pieces really don't do it justice. He "sandwiches" shards of paper (slightly burnt and singed around the edges) and the "roots" of the trees are small sewing "threads". There's no background in the frames, so you see the wall and shadow of the work behind it.

This Saturday: Live Painting @ Mountain Bar

2009-08-06T14:35:00.000-07:00

The Hive is pairing up with ULTRALUXX at The Mountain Bar in Chinatown for dancing and Live Painting.

Starts @ 10 pm and it's FREE!

address: 473 Gin Ling Way (downtown LA)

August 1st Art Opening

2009-08-01T16:09:00.000-07:00

New Video featuring The Hive Gallery & Studios

2009-07-30T17:07:00.001-07:00

Video for last month's Bee-Rotica show!

Wednesday Movie Night

2009-07-29T17:30:00.000-07:00

Coraline in 3D 8:30PM

we have 14 pairs of 3D glasses

byob, we got your popcorn

Drop off / Pick up for August show

2009-07-25T16:23:00.000-07:00

Drop-off / Pick-up at The Hive Gallery & Studios Sunday July 26th 2-5 PM. See you there!

Please make sure your piece fits our 11 inch maximum size requirement... we want to make sure everyone's art makes it in the show!!!! Art that does not fit within our size standard will be hung ONLY if there is room at the end, sorry and thank you.

The Tiziano Project & Andrew McGregor... have a plan.

2009-07-23T14:10:00.000-07:00

Skid Row Photography & Tiziano Project Presents…

The Skid Row Citizens Bureau of Journalism

Open Mic Slam Poetry & Spoken Word

THURSDAY, JULY 23rd @ 8:30 PM

Skid Row Photography & Tiziano Project Presents…

2009-07-21T12:09:00.000-07:00

The Skid Row Citizens Bureau of Journalism

Open Mic Slam Poetry & Spoken Word

THURSDAY, JULY 23rd @ 8:30 PM

Join us at the HIVE Studio & Gallery in Downtown LA for an evening of slam poetry, spoken word, and open mike MAGIC to kick-off the Skid Row Citizens Bureau of Journalism, a collaboration between Skid Row Photography Club & The Tiziano Project. This collaboration aims to empower residents with training and tools to become legitimate ground-level journalists, reporting on the ins and outs of the Skid Row community, and ultimately empowering both themselves and the neighborhood at large.

The HIVE Gallery is located at 729 S. Spring St.
$10 suggested donation for entrance, drinks, food & access to Downtown LA’s most creative and inspired people!
Doors Open/Poet Sign-Up: 8:30pm
Open Mic Begins: 9pm
Winners Announced: 10:30pm

The Tiziano Project strives to develop and encourage first-class collaborative journalism on a global scale. We provide community members in conflict, post-conflict, and underreported regions with the equipment, training, and affiliations necessary to report their stories and improve their lives.
http://www.tizianoproject.org

Skid Row Photography Club was created to provide the local community with a healthy artistic outlet designed to bring new possibilities of self-expression as well as personal development and growth. The club is comprised of local Skid Row residents who are given the gift of a camera in order to document and share the everyday experiences of people in this unique neighborhood.
http://skidrowphotography.webs.com

DrawingBee

2009-07-09T17:20:00.000-07:00

SUN: JULY 12TH
DRAWING BEE

5-7 PM
@
THE HIVE GALLERY & STUDIOS
729 S. Spring st., LA
free street parking
$10 for 2hr. modeling fee.

yes, we pay the model :)
This week's model is
KITT. E. KAT or KAT LEE from NYLON

PINK.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lani nja1/2728710796/

www.myspace.com/kitkatlee

http://www.myspace.com/nylonpink

questions contact Yuki @ yuker2@gmail.com

ArtWalk Thursday

2009-07-09T17:19:00.001-07:00

Come on downtown to Gallery Row and show some support for Los Angeles' finest art and artists.

Movie Night Reminder

2009-07-08T16:34:00.000-07:00

flick: Battle Royal

830

we got the popcorn, byob

BEE*ROTICA opening July 4th

2009-07-02T12:28:00.000-07:00

Wednesday FREE Movie night

2009-06-30T23:39:00.000-07:00

God of Cookery

8:30

byob, we got your popcorn!

sneak peak at the upcoming show... there's going to be some sexxxxy BEEROTICA photography!

BEEHERENOW

Drop off / Pick Up

2009-06-28T10:29:00.000-07:00

TODAY: Sunday. 2-5 PM

it's also payday!

Come get your art & checks.

Drop off your sexy beerotica pieces.

beeherenow

Drawing BEE (POSTPONED til NEXT WEEK)

2009-06-25T16:42:00.000-07:00

Every other Sunday and that means NEXT Sunday!

We got costumes, sometimes we have a model that doesn't mind letting us draw her 'whole'' form (if you know what I mean). It's 2 hours of laughter, some skin, some color, and a ton live drawing!

3,5, & 10 min poses. 10-15 donation for model (depending on attendance) so bring your friends.
You don't have to be a master artist we are all learning what we can so don't be shy...

-buzzz love

questions contact Yuki

probably having drawing bee upstairs in one of the artist lofts so be on time please!

Temple of Visions Presents:

2009-06-25T16:32:00.000-07:00

We'd like to thank everyone who came out for Debra's show last month. Had an amazing turnout and are looking forward to another fabulous end of the month show.

Insects vs Robots will be playing the main stage and one of my personal favorites, Lo-Fi Freq, will be spinning the dj booth.

This will be the first closing show brought to you by The Temple and will be a bi-monthly event alternating with Feminine Oddities... (yes, don't worry there will be more burlesque dancing) But this month we're having a Living Art Vegan Raw Bar, a Galactik Trading Card microgallery, live sculpture, & painting!!!

Much Love: BeeHereNow

Calling ALL Who Like to Laugh!

2009-06-25T16:31:00.000-07:00

Let's Celebrate Freedom of Expression with a Benefit supporting THREE amazing nonprofit organizations: Peace4Kids, Inside Out, and the Tiziano Project. Each organization gives voice to those who are often silenced...like kids in LA or Congo.

Join us at the HIVE Gallery in Downtown LA to giggle about gut wrenching realities, sensitive subjects, and possibly a few politically incorrect topics!

$10 = Entrance, Drink, Snack & Access to some of LA's most Creative and Motivated people!

Raffle Prizes and Good Karma too!!

Doors Open at 8:30pm
Comedy Begins at 9pm
Winners Announced at 10:30pm

The evening will benefit three non-profit organizations:

The Tiziano Project strives to develop and encourage first-class collaborative journalism on a global scale. We provide community members in conflict, post-conflict, and underreported regions with the equipment, training, and affiliations necessary to report their stories and improve their lives.
www.TizianoProject.org

Peace4Kids provides programs and services for foster and at-risk youth from ages 5-18, and after emancipation until age 24. Peace4Kids is truly on the front lines in addressing the needs of foster and at-risk youth in the South Los Angeles neighborhoods of Watts, Willowbrook and Compton.
www.Peace4Kids.com

Inside Out Community Arts promotes healthy interaction among diverse at-risk Los Angeles youth. Inside Out bridges cultural, geographic, socioeconomic and differently-abled boundaries to support youth in creating and presenting topical theater and art, empowering them to make positive choices as individuals and members of the greater community.
www.InsideOutCA.org

Wednesday Night Movie:

2009-06-22T18:12:00.000-07:00

This week we are showing Man On A Wire based on Philippe Petit's book, To Reach the Clouds.

8:30 PM

free movie and popcorn. byob

p.s. we are planning our movies a couple months in advance now. Check out the google calender at the bottom of the page to see what we have coming up...

Paul Torres-exploring the Superficially Grotesque by David Gough

2009-06-16T23:06:00.000-07:00

Pop surrealist Paul Torres, was a pop surrealist-even before the term was coined-as his long term friend-Lance Richlin will attest, which I guess makes him one of the Godfathers of the movement. On evidence of his extensive cannon, his proliferation certainly earns him the moniker.

http://www.paul-torres.com

The themes however, offer a more abject and detached form than the claustrophobic limitations of such supine category,even if the bombshells with scud missile breasts, and pneumatic pumped hunks in faded tats, inform the diet of comic books Paul ingested in his native Chile.

Its the corners of the canvases that discern with their disquiet-decapitated heads and disembodied limbs, used syringes, condoms and coke bottles scattered like junk food tokens of psychopathic, psychosexual Americana. The swinging pendulous breasts of old wet hags in shopping marts, with their parasitic screaming bastards in tow-looking for all the world like a modern day fabled Snow white and obligatory dwarves of the age. Its the kind of superficially grotesque, Toulouse Lautrec might be elucidating, if he lived on the West Coast today-although I hasten to add that Paul is much taller than the diminutive, absinthe, swilling Frenchman.

Be it long-shadowed scenes of sun-drenched Venice beach or seamy downtown LA, his work peels back the lip gloss of the West coast, revealing the rotting yellow teeth barred beneath.

2009-06-16T17:39:00.001-07:00

Wednesday Movie Night 8:30 PM

2009-06-16T12:08:00.000-07:00

This week we will be watching Choke based on the Chuck Palahniuk novel about a sex addict who is in recovery and also dealing with his mother's hospitalization.

We seem to be on a dark but uplifting movie kick here at The Hive.

We are also trying to put together a list for the next six months of movies. If you have any suggestions email julie (or nathan) @thehivegallery.com and tell us the date you'd like it shown and we will check OldBank for availablitity. We want to make the list this weekend so times-a-running out!

Thanks OldBank for being so sweet and sponsoring our movie nights... and for that amazingly cute puppydog that makes my day every time I see him!

Tonight at The Mountain Bar: Cross Pollination

2009-06-13T14:30:00.000-07:00

Live Painting provided by The Hive

@ Mountain BAr

475 Gin Ling Way
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-7500

Drawing Bee This Sunday!!!

2009-06-13T14:29:00.000-07:00

Every other Sunday we are having figure drawing here at The Hive. All artists are welcome. Please contact Yuki @ yukler2@gmail.com for more details and let her know you are interested. Here are some highlights from the last drawingbee...

Inner Demons

2009-06-13T14:20:00.000-07:00

Interview with Nathan Cartwright and a look into The Hive's subculture.

thanks Bridget and Walt Klappert and http://bedlammagazine.com

Tonight at The Hive

2009-06-11T11:45:00.000-07:00

After ArtWalk The Hive features a couple performances and an open mic. So after you finish with the galleries come back to The Hive for the intergalactic Trophallaxis experience.
This month we are featured a hip hop artists, Double B, from South Bend Indiana!! Come see what this kid from Indiana has to rap about and then spout off some of your own lyrics or something someone wrote that just needs to be shared. It's always interesting...

Sneak Peak at Tonight's Featured Artists:

2009-06-06T16:22:00.000-07:00

Tonight at The Hive Gallery & Studios: 8 PM. New artwork and live performances.

Featured Artist 1: Treiops Treyfid works with the human form and symbols that represent consumption, abuse of fossil fuels, and this instillation entitled, "Power People" puts global warming in a new perspective.

Special wall for a special artist Muffinhead.

Sara Brum uses paper, tape, paint, and the soles of her shoes to produce these tile like pieces.

The Hive Gallery's June 6th Art Opening: Pass is on...

2009-06-04T15:36:00.000-07:00

Featured Artist 1: Treiops Treyfid
Featured Artist 2: Steven Sattler
Tall Wall Artist: Brian Smith
Small Wall Artist: Sara Brum
Installation Artist: Marlon McWilliams
Special (middle room) Wall: Muffinhead

FRONT STAGE PERFORMANCES:

Pre-sho DJ GdUb
8:30-9~Eliza Rickman
9:30-10~Red Maids
10:30-11~El Haru Kuroi
11:30-12~Who Is Chuy Vega
12-12:30~DJ GdUb Greg White

BACK STAGE PERFORMANCES:

8:00-9:00 Big Epoch
9:00 - 9:30 Jbts
9:30 - 10:30 - Conor Rogan
10:30 - 11:30 - Cinema Stereo
11:30 - 12:30 - Her Royal Highness

Treiops Treyfid: In Citizen LA

2009-06-04T15:09:00.000-07:00

"Power People" is a large scale mixed-media installation by downtown Los Angeles artist Treiops Treyfid. Experimenting with a wide array of material, Treiops creates conceptual works that address social issues regarding identity, consumerism, and environment. In this particular piece, he uses holographic foil, polyester resin, and recyclables to create a panorama of how the city of Los Angeles would look under water. In the foreground, three human silhouetted forms stand tall. Their torsos consist of large star-shaped holes that are sealed with holographic foil. An LED lighting system illuminates the fields of foil, giving the appearance of energy bursting from their bodies. Entwined around their legs is a mass of thick electrical cords, woven together and cumbersomely piled on the ground. A holographic sun rises above the scene, illuminating the tops of the inundated skyscrapers. Treiops offers his rendition of what would happen to the Earth should polar ice caps melt and sea levels rise, due to consequences of unlimited and inefficient use of energy.
~ Written by: Andie Villafane. Published by: Citizen LA Artspotting section, gallery (p)reviews.

Wednesday Movie Night

2009-06-02T08:12:00.000-07:00

This week at The Hive we are watching an amazingly twisted Japanese flick entitled Visitor Q.

It's not rated. I don't think there is a category this film would fit in.
Just take the craziest most foul things that have to do with family and put them together and it's Visitor Q.

(yes it's about family / but not to be confused with a "family movie")

byob : think we can find some popcorn to pop for you.

8:30 PM

Sunday Bee Drawing Night

2009-05-30T17:37:00.000-07:00

Yuki is hosting a drawing bee every other Sunday:

DRAWING BEE THIS SUN MAY 31ST. 5PM - 7PM @

The Hive Gallery & Studios

729 S. Spring St. LA, CA

$10 donation for model.

Come practice drawing with some of our residents :) This sunday's model likes to be Punk rock girl, Heather. We have loads of costumes .... gonna dig up some props as well. I think Heather is going to be pretty inspiring to draw :)

Drop off / Pick Up

2009-05-30T14:40:00.000-07:00

The Hive artist drop off / pick up is TOMORROW Sunday May 31st

2-5 PM

725 S. Spring St. LA, CA 90014

This is also when sold artwork will become available for pick up.

You don't want to miss our closing show this month...

2009-05-28T19:00:00.000-07:00

Looks amazing Deb'onaire

The one and only Paul Torres

2009-05-28T14:11:00.000-07:00

Ellis Island, Oil on Board

This is an interview (in French) with one of our resident artists Mr. Paul Torres. Congratulations on the international recognition!

Wednesday's Bee Movie

2009-05-27T16:04:00.000-07:00

Synecdoche, New York. A film by Charlie Kaufman. 2008.

Popcorn courtesy of Nathan Cartwright and movie courtesy of OldBank.
All you have to do is show up!

honorable mention: craigslist

2009-05-21T13:38:00.000-07:00

BEES! Please take them!

My 9-year-old grandson just called my attention to a CLUSTER OF BEES approximately the size of a football in a magnolia tree (about 10 feet from the ground) in the yard between my house and my daughter's house. Is there a bee-keeper out there who would want to collect them? If I don't hear from someone tonight, I will have to call the City Hall in the morning to see how they advise getting rid of them. Can't have them hanging around here--don't want to take a chance on them attacking either of my grandkids, or my elderly parents (ages 82 and 91) who also live on the same piece of property. SO FAR THE BEES HAVE NOT SHOWN AGGRESSION, SO HOPEFULLY THEY ARE NOT THE AFRICANIZED VARIETY, BUT I WANT THEM GONE!!! IF NO ONE WANTS THEM, THEY DIE BY WHATEVER MEANS THE CITY RECOMMENDS.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE THESE BEES....RESPOND ASAP.

Original URL:http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/zip/1181369361.html

Studio Space Available

2009-05-21T11:07:00.000-07:00

We currently have one open studiospace upstairs.
Studio runs $300 a month. Includes 24/7 access to gallery & free wifi.
This a great opportunity to get involved in downtown LA's emerging art scene and be around other serious artists.

If you are interested in seeing the space you can send an email to
julie@thehivegallery and we can set up a time. Please include
some examples of your work or a link to your website.

BeeHereNow

NYTimes story discussing the effects the poor economy is having on creativity.

2009-05-21T11:04:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Chris Jones for this link.

Join our Flickr group

2009-05-16T18:01:00.000-07:00

The Hive Gallery has created a group on flickr for our artists to upload photos of their artwork. We want you to be able to some input of what we are putting out there. Upload as many as you like and leave contact information so folks can contact you. This is a good way for everyone to stay connected and see what others are working on.

You can also post your pictures from our events here...

If you tag the photos as "The Hive Gallery & Studios" then they will also come up on the slideshow at the top of our blog.

Bee Here Now

This Sunday May 17th at The Hive

2009-05-14T16:05:00.000-07:00

(drawing by Yuki Miyazaki)

The Hive and Yuki Miyazaki are hosting an Open Drawing Group: costume, narrative, sexy naughty models just right for the hive artists and residents as well... twice a month, 5pm -7 pm sun. $10/2hr model fee.

No Traffic hours are VERY important & FREE PARKING on Sunday is a bonus.

We would also like to extend invites to all those who may be interested in drawing from life, so students and newbies are most welcome.

2009-05-14T13:52:00.000-07:00

Trophallaxis at The Hive Tonight 8:30

2009-05-14T13:17:00.000-07:00

music begins at 8:30
open mic from 9:00-9:45pm
come early to sign up.

brought to you by the little red writer & ichae ackso
in conjunction with the downtown L.A. artwalk & hive gallery artist collective...

Performers include:
Combat! (www.myspace.com/combat)
Sirah (www.myspace.com/sirahone)

Featured reader is:
steven nereo (www.singleape.com)
come see the single ape spit some game.

The Movie This Week Is...

2009-05-13T07:45:00.000-07:00

Keep the River On Your Right.

8:30 byob.

also bring a friend...

oh and it's a documentary in Cannibalism.

It's movie night

2009-05-06T07:52:00.000-07:00

You should know the drill by now: show up at 8:30 and there will be something good for you to watch on the projector!

Come on down to The Hive Saturday..

2009-05-01T21:07:00.000-07:00

Shrine wants you to REJOICE with us.