the hive, artists' hub
569 2nd Street SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0C5
p. (403) 504-5371
f. (403) 504-7193

Mail. info@hivehub.ca

FACE IT – MHC Visual Communications Painting 1

January 18th, 2011 – February 17th, 2011

Face it is an exhibition of sketched self-portraits by 13 first year painting students from the Visual Communications program at Medicine Hat College. The assignment was used to emphasize and explore the painted mark and planar shape through the generalization of value and colour into basic forms. By working quickly from direct observation, approximately 30 to 60 minutes for each sketched portrait, the idea was to capture the essence and expressive potential of the subject while avoiding getting caught up in descriptive details. In addition, it was designed to help develope observation skills by way of quickly”seeing” relative value, colour, and planar shapes, then quickly interpreting the observed.

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, February 4th, 2011 at 8pm

FACE IT – MHC Visual Communications Painting 1

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UNDER THE INFLUENCE – Susan Knight Solo Exhibition

December 10th, 2010 – January 15th, 2011

Opening reception: December 10th, 2010 at 7:00pm

Susan Knight is a self-taught photographer and digital artist. She lives and works in Medicine Hat, AB where she specializes in interpretive self-portraiture. In addition to her natural creative flair, Susan has found that her formal training as an interior designer and architectural experience enhances her ability to expressherself though her art and allows her to bring a unique eye to commissioned works.

Susan’s current primary project, “In the Style of…”, is a study of the construction of personal and artistic identity through style. Using the media of costume, make-up, backdrop, and her own form, each image is thoroughly researched, meticulously plotted and digitally enhanced to create a work that is completely new yet also true to the style of selected greats from the history of portrait artistry. Through these images, the viewer can see a familiar face transform under the artist’s touch and how the artist’s craft claims and forms the subject yet works to reveal the true, constant character lurking beneath the surface.

UNDER THE INFLUENCE – Susan Knight Solo Exhibition

Published on 2010/11/30 01:51.
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Exhibition on July 24th: PIGEONHOLES

An art opening on July 24th at noon. The exhibition features the artwork of Kristian Jungk, a Visual Communications student, who is really enjoying his workterm at the Hive. Inspired by George N. Barnard and Ansel Adams, Kris tried to create panoramic photography of Medicine Hat.

The exhibition will be up until August 19th.

To see more please visit Kris’ Website www.krju.ca

Exhibition on July 24th: PIGEONHOLES

Published on 2010/07/28 18:17.
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Roving Art Reception and Spectrum

Published on 2010/06/17 14:45.
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Plenty of room at The hive

A flexible studio where contemporary arts are supported with plenty of room. View 360 panorama of the studio



Large retail space for artwork on display. View 360 panorama of the gallery

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The studio

Published on 2010/05/05 16:34.
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Interview with local television

Rylee from CHAT TV interviews Tobie from the hive.

And another interview with Tobie and Rachel from SHAW TV.

The hive on tv

Published on 2010/05/05 16:30.
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Call for artists and artisans in Canadian Badlands Ltd, Historic Clay District’s new artist incubator in downtown Medicine Hat

April 30, 2010

Medicine Hat – The Canadian Badlands Ltd. and Historic Clay District have partnered to create an artist incubator in downtown Medicine Hat. The space, which will be known as The Hive Artists’ Hub, will provide studio space for artists and/or artisans who wish to focus on their work. In addition, artists will also have access to professional business development and a retail storefront space.

There are five artist and/or artisan studios at The Hive, which are available for artists from a variety of media. The application deadline is May 7, 2010. To apply or for more information, contact Tobie Laliberte at 403.504.5371,
tobie@hivehub.ca or visit their website, www.hivehub.ca, or drop by at 569 2nd Street SE in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

The Hive Artists’ Hub is a Canadian Badlands Ltd. initiative, under the supervision of the Historic Clay District. Located in downtown Medicine Hat, the facility has five artist and/or artisan studios which are subsidized through the Rural Alberta Development Fund. Short and long-term opportunities are available for artists, who will also have access to professional development opportunities and storefront gallery.

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Media Release/Communiqué de presse

Published on 2010/04/30 16:59.
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The Hive’s Mission

The Hive Artists Hub is a co-operative educational environment in which visual artists and artisans can explore business opportunities that will enable them to successfully operate self-sustaining businesses.

Mandate:

To attract visual artists from a variety of media to share a downtown location which will act as an incubator for creative, professional and marketing ideas. Artists are provided with subsidized studio space, retail/gallery storefront and professional development opportunities.

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The Hive’s Mission

Published on 2010/04/28 17:36.
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How to Apply

Upcoming deadline: OPEN CALL!!

To Apply for the upcoming 3 month or 6 month terms please download the application form here: application form

All material must be submitted in hard copy and arrive by mail, courier, or submitted in person to:

The Hive Artists’ Hub
Attn: Susan Knight
569 2nd Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 0C5

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How to Apply

Published on 2010/04/28 15:48.
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