What’s the local buzz?
There’s a new buzz about town and people are coming together to create it. The Hive, Mountain Arts Collective is opening smack dab in the middle of the town of Boulder Creek. Located in the beautiful old Basham Boarding House, built in 1891, the façade of the building already lends itself to this multifaceted ideology. Spearheaded by Jennifer Bixby, a ten-year resident and mom of two older teens, she is now finding the time to fulfill a dream she has fostered for several years. The potential has local artisans buzzing with excitement about the opportunity to have a new, energetic place to display and sell their wares of all kinds.
The intention is to provide a centralized, easily accessible, yearround location. The name itself conjures a buzzing vibe; an alive, vital, energetic, creative, nourishing energy where things come together, are being made and happening through the efforts of many… produced out of nature. As Jen explains, it has been her dream to create an open space for local creative artists to be able to meet up, share, display and sell their goods, wares and portfolios. Jen found as she moved throughout the valley, she continued to run into artisans who expressed this need…. including woodworkers, potters, collagists, painters, healing artists and musicians. The focus is LOCAL – local people, local community, local goods. In addition to the works on display, it will be a meet up place for workshops, collaboration and connection. The Hive will not be just another gallery or gift shop; Jen’s ideas will provide the first “go to center” for recommendations, larger custom pieces, designs and commissions, and accessibility for those who work out of their homes and have no other outlets for their work.
Doors will open for preview a couple of weeks of September with the Grand Opening ceremony and party on October 4th First Friday, Open Studios weekend.
Lining up with First Fridays, Art Walk and Open Studios around the San Lorenzo Valley, the Hive will become another exciting stopping place not to be missed along the road of exploration of the abundant creative spirit that’s tucked away in green folds of our gorgeous valley. Come out and see the buzz…. at the Hive! the Hive 13133 Central Ave Boulder Creek, CA 95006 831-419-1271 Mailing: P.O. Box 1163 Boulder Creek, CA 95006 MountainArtsCollective@gmail.com Facebook: the Hive-mountain arts collective