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

Mail. tobie@hivehub.ca

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.

Appel aux artistes et aux artisans pour le nouvel incubateur d’artistes de Canadian Badlands Ltd et du Historic Clay District au Centre-ville de Medicine Hat
30 Avril 2010

Medicine Hat – Canadian Badlands Ltd. et Historic Clay District ont créé conjointement un incubateur d’artistes au Centre-ville de Medicine Hat. Le lieu, que l’on nommera The Hive Artists’ Hub, est constitué d’un atelier pour les artistes et/ou artisans qui veulent se concentrer sur leur pratique artistique. De plus, les artistes auront accès au développement professionnel et à un espace de vente et d’exposition.

Il y a cinq espaces disponibles dans le studio de The Hive pour les artistes et/ou artisans pratiquant dans différents médiums. La date limite d’application est le 7 mai 2010. Pour appliquer ou pour plus d’information, contactez Tobie Laliberté au 403.504.5371, tobie@hivehub.ca ou visitez le site web, www.hivehub.ca, ou visitez-le au 569 2nd Street SE, à Medicine Hat en Alberta.

The Hive Artists’ Hub est une initiative de Canadian Badlands Ltd., sous la supervision du Historic Clay District. Situé au centre-ville de Medicine Hat, l’établissement offre aux artistes et/ou aux artisans cinq espaces subventionnés par le Rural Alberta Development Fund. Des opportunitées à court ou à long terme sont disponibles pour les artistes et/ou les artisans qui auront aussi accès à des opportunitées de développement professionnel et d’un espace de vente et d’exposition.

Media Release/Communiqué de presse

Published on 2010/04/30 16:59.
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Exciting things are happing at The Hive!

A group of past and present hive artists are poised to launch the new era of The Hive Artists’ Hub. Over the past month we have weighed our options for the future and have begun the process of formalizing as a Society. We plan to have this transition completed for January so we don’t see any lag time in operation.

Our current programming as an incubator site for artists to develop their micro businesses will change into more of a traditional studio rental space with attached boutique gallery. We will still help foster the business development aspect but it will be less formalized and done more on the initiative of the artists themselves. It has been a really great experience to this point and we are all looking forward to what the future holds for the Hive!

We will have 11 studios for rent ranging in size from roughly 60 square feet to nearly 240 square feet, with the average space being around 100 square feet, the majority of which will be open to a common area and open to public visitation during regular business hours. This is one of the features that makes The Hive a unique experience. The open studios not only allow the public access to the artists at work, but allow a great level of collaborative thought amongst the artists and foster a real sense of community. We will also be offering a few private, locked studios as well.

We are still working out the details on how much the studio rents, and what the application process for them will be, but we aim to make the Hive a safe and affordable place for all artists to create, display and promote their work.

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susan@hivehub.ca

403-504-5371

The Future is Bright for The Hive!

Published on 2011/11/03 16:03.
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Published on 2011/06/14 15:58.
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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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FIX: A Painting Exhibition by Stephanie Dalla-Longa

Opening Reception
Friday, December 9th, 2011
7:00–10:00pm

Refreshments served

Come see the exhibit and check out the Hive!

Regular gallery hours
M-F: 9:00-5:00
Sat: 12:00-5:00

Donations appreciated

FIX: A Painting Exhibition by Stephanie Dalla-Longa

Published on 2011/12/08 11:27.
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a fushion of 60’s-style body painting and post-modern tattooing

October 21 – November 5, 2011

Opening Reception
October 21, 2011
7:00-10:00pm
Refreshments served

Donations appreciated

poo-ki: Susan Waters solo show

Published on 2011/10/20 14:03.
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Monday night Positive Culture facilitated an info gather session to help determine the direction the Hive will take in its move forward from Artist Incubation site to independent Artists Co-operative. Interested parties from all different backgrounds got together to brainstorm ideas for the future of the hive. After pinning down the key areas to focus on, a group of artists have stepped forward to help develop the plan for the coming year and into the future.

Exciting things are on the horizon!

Published on 2011/10/20 13:59.
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WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

WHEN: Monday, October 17, 6:00pm
WHERE: Hive Hub – 569 2nd St SE

The Hive needs your help to continue!
The Hive will become a self sustaining co-op on January 1, 2012.

In order for a co-op to succeed it takes the involvement of many committed individuals. We want you. Or more importantly we want your ideas. As a part of Medicine Hat’s cultural community, you are encouraged to attend this meeting and provide input into the following questions:
  1. How do we sustain an active visual arts culture in downtown Medicine Hat?
  2. How to sustainably fund the Hive over a five year term.
  3. How to expand artists micro businesses in downtown Medicine Hat.
    4. How can the Hive become more relevant to the community?
We are having a facilitated meeting that will be open to the public on Monday, October 17, 2011 from 6:00-9:00pm at The Hive

Please join us for refreshments and an engaging evening of creative conversation

If you have questions, please let us know
susan@hivehub.ca
403-504-5371

Future of The Hive planning meeting

Published on 2011/10/12 15:43.
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A solo exhibition by Kevin Werre

September 9 – 24, 2011

Opening Reception September 9, 2011 7:00-10:00
Refreshments served
Donantions appreciated

Come and see Kevin’s beautiful one of a kind therapy harps and didgeridoos.

Regular Gallery hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00-5:00
Saturday 12:00-5:00

Sounds of Heaven / Sounds of Earth

Published on 2011/09/07 12:37.
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The Hive’s summer student intern, Connor Kenney’s solo exhibit runs August 19 – September 3, 2011. The opening reception will be August 19th at 7:00-10:00pm. Come and see the exhibit, talk to the artist and have a refreshment.

Regular Gallery Hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00-5:00
Saturday 12:00-5:00

Posteriori: A solo show by Connor Kenney

Published on 2011/08/19 10:17.
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Downtown Medicine Hat Art Walk

Did you know that Medicine Hat has its very own Art Walk?

Well it does! Six locations in the downtown art district have gotten together to create an official Art Walk! Looking for something to do this summer? Why not spend a day exploring these locations!

Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre
401 First Street S.E. 403-502-8793

Luna Fresca
519 2nd Street S.E. 403-594-4504

The Hive Artists’ Hub
569 2nd Street S.E. 403-504-5371

Framing and Art Centre & The Clay Trade
628 2nd Street S.E. 403-502-8793

Inspire Studio, Gallery & Cafe
669-675 2nd Street S.E. 403-580-1808

Remenda Designs
505A North Railway Street S.E. 403-504-5289

DOWNTOWN MEDICINE HAT ART WALK

Published on 2011/08/12 16:36.
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COLLECTIVE – A Retrospective group show of hive artists past and present

Stephanie Dalla-Longa
Alana Holst
Kristian Jungk
Connor Kenney
Susan Knight
Tobie Laliberte
Mitchell Martin
Paula McLaughlin
Kelsie Risling
Bronwyn Schuster
Chelsea Scott
Wendy Struck
Susan Waters
Hayden Werezak
Kevin Werre

July 6-15, 2011

Regular gallery hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 12:00-5:00pm

OPENING RECEPTION: July 8, 2011 7:00-10:00pm
during the Downtown Medicine Hat Art Walk Roving Art Reception

Refreshments served
Live music
Donations appreciated

COLLECTIVE – A Retrospective group show of hive artists past and present

Published on 2011/06/29 10:47.
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