Core Purpose
The Hive Archive fosters creative and
artistic growth, collective learning, and relationships across differences for
local artists and allies who are committed to ending sexism.
Core Values
The Arts are a Vehicle for Change
We believe that the arts serve as a vehicle for change and that everyone has the potential to make change through the arts. We use the arts to dialogue about the meaning of feminism today.
Feminism
We practice a feminism that champions social justice for all. We are committed to working towards ending sexism and are equally committed to open and continued exploration of what feminism means in our work.
Building Relationships, Community and Inclusion
We believe in building an inclusive and accessible community that supports creative expression, one relationship at a time, in friendly, welcoming, and safe spaces.
Empowerment through Learning
We believe that collective learning empowers us individually and builds an interconnectivity that fosters a thoughtful and respectful exchange of experience and ideas.
Collective Sharing
We are committed to a collaborative process and collective operations. We believe that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts and that each person plays a valuable role within our rich community.
Art is Essential for All People
We believe that art and creativity are essential aspects of the human experience. We support a diverse range of interests, skill levels, and knowledge, and we are committed to making the arts and creative expression accessible to all.
The Arts are a Vehicle for Change
We believe that the arts serve as a vehicle for change and that everyone has the potential to make change through the arts. We use the arts to dialogue about the meaning of feminism today.
Feminism
We practice a feminism that champions social justice for all. We are committed to working towards ending sexism and are equally committed to open and continued exploration of what feminism means in our work.
Building Relationships, Community and Inclusion
We believe in building an inclusive and accessible community that supports creative expression, one relationship at a time, in friendly, welcoming, and safe spaces.
Empowerment through Learning
We believe that collective learning empowers us individually and builds an interconnectivity that fosters a thoughtful and respectful exchange of experience and ideas.
Collective Sharing
We are committed to a collaborative process and collective operations. We believe that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts and that each person plays a valuable role within our rich community.
Art is Essential for All People
We believe that art and creativity are essential aspects of the human experience. We support a diverse range of interests, skill levels, and knowledge, and we are committed to making the arts and creative expression accessible to all.
History
The Hive was founded in 2001 as a nonprofit feminist arts organization.
From 2001-2003 The Hive received $100,000 from the City of Providence, RI Housing, and RI Foundation for acquisition of 150 Manton Ave. The Hive continues to raise funds (over $250,000 so far) to transform the space into an accessible, safe environment for collaboration, learning, and activism. When completed, the center will include a feminist resource center and library; a gallery; flexible spaces for exhibition, performance, art-making, community meetings, and education; and a tool lending center.
In 2008 The Hive hired its first Executive Director and expanded its staff again in 2010 with a volunteer Program Director and two internship positions through Brown University, Program Assistant and Education Intern.
Since 2001, The Hive Archive has produced and sponsored numerous initiatives including:
• RISD Museum’s Artist Speak lecture series.
• College savings bonds to winners of Perishable’s Women’s Playwriting Competition.
• “Women in Self-Portraiture” exhibition presented in collaboration with Warwick Museum of Art.
• “VOICE: Women in Contemporary Art” exhibition juried by Kara Walker at Providence Art Club.
• "IN YOUR FACE" unjuried community exhibition of 276 self-portraits by women and girls.
• LUNAFEST: Short films by, for, about women.
• Women's College Panel at the Providence Public Library.
• "She Works Hard for the Money" exhibition of 25 women who run RI nonprofits at Providence City Hall, curated by Rebecca Seimering.
• "Work by Women" rotating outdoor billboard exhibition on The Hive's building.
• "SubText" monthly feminist salon.
• "Hive O'Clock Happy Hour Workshops" monthly gatherings to eat, drink, connect with friends, and make art.
• "You're Not the Boss of Me" plays with The Manton Ave Project.
• "Body Language" community art installation at The RISD Museum.
From 2001-2003 The Hive received $100,000 from the City of Providence, RI Housing, and RI Foundation for acquisition of 150 Manton Ave. The Hive continues to raise funds (over $250,000 so far) to transform the space into an accessible, safe environment for collaboration, learning, and activism. When completed, the center will include a feminist resource center and library; a gallery; flexible spaces for exhibition, performance, art-making, community meetings, and education; and a tool lending center.
In 2008 The Hive hired its first Executive Director and expanded its staff again in 2010 with a volunteer Program Director and two internship positions through Brown University, Program Assistant and Education Intern.
Since 2001, The Hive Archive has produced and sponsored numerous initiatives including:
• RISD Museum’s Artist Speak lecture series.
• College savings bonds to winners of Perishable’s Women’s Playwriting Competition.
• “Women in Self-Portraiture” exhibition presented in collaboration with Warwick Museum of Art.
• “VOICE: Women in Contemporary Art” exhibition juried by Kara Walker at Providence Art Club.
• "IN YOUR FACE" unjuried community exhibition of 276 self-portraits by women and girls.
• LUNAFEST: Short films by, for, about women.
• Women's College Panel at the Providence Public Library.
• "She Works Hard for the Money" exhibition of 25 women who run RI nonprofits at Providence City Hall, curated by Rebecca Seimering.
• "Work by Women" rotating outdoor billboard exhibition on The Hive's building.
• "SubText" monthly feminist salon.
• "Hive O'Clock Happy Hour Workshops" monthly gatherings to eat, drink, connect with friends, and make art.
• "You're Not the Boss of Me" plays with The Manton Ave Project.
• "Body Language" community art installation at The RISD Museum.