ABOUT THE HIVE:

The Hive is an art salon space created by musician and artist, Rykarda Parasol (at right). The honeycomb hideout is most often used as a recreation room for a collective of local musicians and artists as a place to congregate and create.

The salon is sometimes referred to as "Small Factory" as it is often compared to Warhol's Factory in spirit and purpose - but with fewer casualties so far. On most days, the Hive is a hangout, art salon, and studio space for private use.

The Hive does not accept work from outside artists at this time. Viewings are by appointment only. The Hive hosts a handful of public events during the year and we welcome the community to visit us at that time as well.


7x7 Magazine, SF, 2007.

 

The Hive space is available for rent for parties and events. Artists or non-profit groups who wish to rent the space may be eligible for a special rate.

The Hive does non-proft work with the national literary non-profit group, Debut Lit whose primary interests are African writers and literature of the American West. Events with Debut Lit include visual works by local artists and performers.


7x7 Magaine: Hive listed in "Dear Readers" page 30, July '07

Public and rented events at the Hive have included:

  • Cocktail parties ranging from engagement to holiday fêtes!
  • Author readings
  • Photo and video shoots
  • Record label listening parties
  • Seminars and lectures
  • Recitals and live acoustic music performance
  • Fashion exhibition and trunk shows
  • Visual art showcase

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THE HIVE IN THE NEWS:

June 5, 2007
What’s the Buzz? The bad buzz: The honeybees are disappearing and we don’t know why. The good buzz: We’ve found out where the city’s painters, poets, musicians, and artistically inclined are congregating.

After watching an Andy Warhol doc, Rykarda Parasol got a bee in her bonnet and created a community space for fellow artistes, and thus The Hive, a private salon in Russian Hill, was hatched.

Enlisting a few drones, the chanteuse transformed the former noodle factory into a honey pot of a parlor. There’s plenty of blank wall space in the back and room up front for readings, music sets, and sleep over parties. The vibe: homespun and come-as-you-are.

Right now, the gallery is invitation only with no regular hours, but stay tuned for art potluck nights, movie screenings, and galas.

There’s no address listed. Just look for a gray building on the corner of Hyde and Pacific.
And if you don’t like it, buzz off
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I hear a subtle buzz growing and I think it's coming from The Hive, a private arts space tucked away on Pacific Street off Hyde. Fashioned after a sort of "mini Factory" ala the Andy Warhol days, local songwriter and painter Rykarda Parasol has created the Hive with the vision of attracting local artists, musicians, writers and other creatives interested in forming a collaborative arts salon. - Yelp.com

More Yelp reviews here >

 


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