Please join us in celebrating our latest Work by Women Billboard artist: Anna Shapiro!

About the Work

The Hive Archive's Work by Women Billboard Project is a rotating outdoor exhibition of work by Rhode Island women artists. The billboard is installed on the exterior of The Hive's historic Gasometer, located on the corner of Manton Avenue and Aleppo Street in the Olneyville neighborhood in Providence.

Anna Shapiro's Joinery is a looming, playful, feminine landscape. It is ridiculous, like the attack of the 50 foot woman from a vintage science fiction film. The scale of the mixed media billboard in contrast to the softness of its real life elements is both feminine and authoritative, subverting the timid teapot and creating an absurd over-sized doily landscape of delicate objects. Joinery is part of a larger body of work called Piecework; presenting domestic and global issues of gender, aggression, and consumption. To learn more about Anna and see more of her work, go to: www.artbyannashapiro.com.

Joinery will be installed on The Hive's building through the end of October 2010.

Special Thanks!

Jae Wyllie Willard, founder of New England Nannies, volunteered her time as Anna's studio assistant. Learn more about Jae and her flexible and affordable approach to childcare for the modern family by clicking the link above.

And thanks to IndieArts Fest for hosting the last leg of Anna's creative process and to all the festival attendees who contributed a flower and sparkle to the billboard.

The Work by Women Billboard Project was made possible through generous support from the RI State Council on the Arts and YouthBuild Providence. Thank you!

Posted on August 27, 2010

Please join us in celebrating our latest Work by Women Billboard artist: Heather Guidero!

About the Work
The Hive Archive's Work by Women Billboard Project is a rotating outdoor exhibition of work by Rhode Island women artists. The billboard is installed on the exterior of The Hive's historic Gasometer, located on the corner of Manton Avenue and Aleppo Street in the Olneyville neighborhood in Providence. Jewelry designer, Heather Guidero, designed and constructed the billboard from recycled jewelry pieces, rhinestones, and copper. Heather chose copper so that the work will patina over time in order to look more like the natural world. The work will be installed on The Hive's building through the end of July.

The Work by Women Billboard Project was made possible through generous support from the RI State Council on the Arts and YouthBuild Providence. Thank you!

About the Artist
Heather Guidero is a jeweler who currently resides in Providence, Rhode Island. She received a BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from Rhode Island School of Design in 2002. Heather worked as a goldsmith in NYC for three years before returning to Providence and establishing her own business in 2005. Heather currently teaches youth and adult jewelry classes at The Steel Yard, as well as designing pieces for stores and galleries across the country. Check out Heather's jewelry here.

Posted on July 7, 2010

Posted on June 23, 2010

Posted on June 18, 2010

A Group Exhibition Curated by Rebecca Siemering

Opening Reception on Gallery Night
Thursday, March 18 from 5-8PM
The Gallery at Providence City Hall
25 Dorrance Street, 2nd Floor

Rebecca Siemering, Director of Providence Art Windows, curated work by 25 women who help run nonprofit organizations here in RI and who also make art as a part or full-time practice beyond the working day.

Margie Butler
Margaret Carleton
Alma Carrillo
Joanna Read Cotter
Cristina Di Chiera
Meg Governo
Tamara Kaplan
Kathleen Kelly
Jori Ketten
Adrienne Marshall
Paula Martiesian
Kathleen McAreavey
Francoise McAree
Wanda Miglus
Mara O'Day
Carole Ann Penney
Ida Schmulowitz
Anna Shapiro
Alyssa Holland Short
Rebecca Siemering
Arthi Sundaresh
Islay Taylor
Emily Ustach
Kath Whelan
Amy Bartlett Wright

She Works Hard for the Money will be on view from March 8-April 9, 2010 at The Gallery at Providence City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street, 2nd Floor. The Gallery at City Hall is open during regular business hours, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Posted on March 9, 2010

Our IN YOUR FACE exhibition has been extended. Check out the list of IN YOUR FACE programs below. We have something for everyone!

All programs will take place in the "In Your Face" gallery at The Eco Office at 28 Wolcott Street. Click here for a Google map and click here for an image of the building. Enter through the courtyard to the left of the building.

Hive O'Clock Happy Hour Workshop
Tuesday, February 16th, 5:30-7PM
$10 covers appetizers, the project, and your supplies. BYOB.

February Vacation BIG DRAW Workshop for Parents & Kids
Thursday, February 18th, 2-3:30PM
FREE! A Hive artist will participate in a special Power Drawing training on making drawing a medium for learning at the RISD Museum. The artist will share what she learned with your family! Children of all ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult (at least 1 adult to 4 children please). Limited space! Reserve your seats by emailing The Hive.

Artist Panel Discussion - come hear the stories behind the portraits and get inspired with an interactive project.
Thursday, February 18th
5:30-6:30: Panel / Project
6:30-7:30: Open Gallery Hour
FREE! All ages welcome. Bring snacks!

"In Your Face" Bagel Brunch - last chance to see the exhibition! Stop by, see the work, and have some coffee and a bagel.
Sunday, February 21st, 11AM-1PM
FREE!

Posted on February 4, 2010

Join us for the opening of...

In Your Face!
Self-Portraits by Women & Girls

Thursday, January 21st from 5-8PM
at the Eco Office at 28 Wolcott St in Providence.

Where is the Eco Office? Click here for a Google map and click here for an image of the building. It has a large sign on it that says, "Alteris Renewables." Park in the lot or on Wolcott St. Enter through the courtyard on the left of the building. We'll have signs at the event.

Admission is free, but many of the portraits are on sale for $40 (cash or check only). Take home a piece of this important night and support Hive programs for women & girls!

Posted on January 12, 2010

Hive O'Clock Happy Hour Workshop @ DownCity Diner, 50 Weybosset Street

Tuesday, January 19th from 5:30-7PM

Make magical collages with Joanna Read. In celebration of our upcoming In Your Face exhibition, our next Hive O'Clock Happy Hour Workshop will explore the concept of "self-portrait" through collage. More specifically: collaging with TEXT! We'll provide magazines and newspapers to work from, but we also encourage you to bring some pieces of text from home to personalize your collage.

$10 covers appetizers, the project, and your supplies.

End you day with art.

Posted on January 12, 2010

Sign Up by Friday, December 4th to make sure that YOUR self-portrait will be included in this important event.

Throughout October-January The Hive will collect hundreds of self-portraits by women and girls. These portraits will be hung in a floor-to-ceiling installation, with a goal of representing and celebrating a diverse community of women working together as a whole. In Your Face will be on display at the Eco-Office at 28 Wolcott Street in Providence for a special one-night-only celebration on Gallery Night in January (Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 5-8pm).

In Your Face is an unjuried exhibition and is open to ALL women and girls. Teachers - sign your students up today! All submissions (that adhere to guidelines) will be accepted.

Click her to download the full Call to Artists: Download file

Sign Up to Participate by Friday, December 4th!
Your self-portrait will not be due until January 15th, but please register yourself or your group by emailing the.hive.archive@gmail.com by December 4, 2009. Questions welcome!

Posted on November 10, 2009

http://subtextfeministsalon.blogspot.com/

SubText is a feminist discussion group, faciliated by Anna Shapiro, which meets on the last Thursday of each month. Email The Hive at the.hive.archive@gmail.com for more details or to sign up to participate. SubText is free and ALL are welcome.

Posted on November 5, 2009