An Art Hive is a public space that “welcomes everyone as an artist and believes art making is a human behavior.” (Janis Timm-Botts) While people have been coming together as communities to create art for centuries, art making collectives using the name “Art Hive” started in the southwest United States in the early 2000s. Art Hives later appeared in areas in the northern and eastern United States as well as Canada. There are now over 100 art hives in the world.

While Art Hives are often focused on serving under-resourced and marginalized communities, the goal is solidarity as opposed to charity. “The Art Hive is about fostering appreciation of interdependence and contributing the skills we all bring with each other. It is much more than a place to make art in the company of others. It is a place that breaks socio-economic and cultural barriers.”

If you are interested in having an Art Hive at your event, contact Bridget at (919) 605-2081