Views of the Neighborhood – A Visit to the Bee Cave Arts Foundation Hive Gallery

~ John W. Howell

Today, we are visiting the Bee Cave Arts Foundation Hive Gallery to check out the latest exhibition. This special two-month-long art exhibition celebrating Women’s History will be on exhibit from February 3rd – March 22nd. Presented by the Lakeway Arts District and Bee Cave Arts Foundation, this creative exhibit showcases the largest-ever array of paintings, drawings, sculptures, mixed media, and fiber arts by 68 talented local women artists. Their uplifting art was inspired by women’s history, health, beauty, motherhood, and equality. Due to the number of pieces, it is difficult to take single shots. We are catered today by Juniper East in Austin, and our entertainment is Peggy Lee.

Special menu for Women’s History

HOUSE FOCACCIA – whipped ricotta, Calabrian honey
PUFFY POTATO – whipped dijon, fine herbs, add Ossetia caviar
OYSTER & CAVIAR – murder point oysters, Ossetra caviar, prosecco gelee
RAINBOW BABY BEETS – whipped ricotta, Calabrian chili vinaigrette, citrus, pistachio
LITTLE LETTUCE – baby gem, honey shallot vinaigrette, crispy bits
ENDIVE SALAD – endive conserva, gorgonzola, pomegranate vinaigrette, shaved walnut
CACIO E PEPE – parmesan, toasted black pepper, Texas olive oil, Perigord truffles
CRAB BUCATINI – jumbo lump crab, lobster butter, Brussel leaves, bottagara, parmesan
SAFFRON RISOTTO – roasted butternut squash, toasted pine nuts, gold leaf
CHILEAN SEA BASS – cannellini, bean ragu, baby tomato, charred black kale, balsamic, basil
BRAISED SHORT RIB – mustard glazed baby potatoes, charred baby carrots, carrot puree
OYSTER MUSHROOM RAGU- creamy polenta, pecorino, salsa verde
POST OAK GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN – walnut bagna cauda, grilled gem lettuce, shallot vinaigrette

Desert
CHERRY PANNA COTTA -cherry compote, orange, mint, passion fruit.
CHOCOLATE BUDINO – chocolate almond crumble, caramel.
ITALIAN STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE – olive oil cake, mascarpone cream, gelato

Picture of an old time school bus

Let’s get on the bus.

To give you an idea of the spaciousness of the beautiful gallery, here is a log shot of part of the space.

This is a mosaic of the Hive logo made under the direction of Austin mosaic artist and muralist J Muzacz, author of the book ATX Urban Art.

Displays of art, pottery, and sculpture.

Lovely paintings and clothing.

A place to appreciate the art and to think.

Interesting pieces, even in the hallway.

Well-lit and unique pieces.

The torso to the left is a stunning piece.

The rose can’t help but dominate the space. Another alcove to relax.

A working section of the gallery with fine art for company. As you can see, this exhibit is a beautiful way to experience the talent of the 68 women on display. I hope you have enjoyed a peek. Now it’s time to relax and enjoy the food and music.

 

 

 

81 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – A Visit to the Bee Cave Arts Foundation Hive Gallery”

  1. Happy Sunday, John! Thanks for introducing to this very interesting exhibition. I am sure i would miss it stucking in the wonderful Italian menu. Lol I visited the side of the foundation too, and must say Lakeway seems to be full of great artists. Congrats to this paradiese of culture and art. Best wishes, Michael

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  2. It’s a little ironic that the poster used to promote the art exhibit originally was produced by a man. We Can Do It!” is an American World War II wartime poster produced by J. Howard Miller in 1943 for Westinghouse Electric. In time, it was conflated with Norman Rockwell’s famous depiction of a female riveter, and the poster itself came to be known as “Rosie the Riveter,” although the models for each piece were different. That said, it looks like a great exhibit. I do hope there was information about the poster provided there, though.

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  3. What a marvellous gallery and a wonderful display. I would be visiting it several times. And Peggy Lee was awesome! I agree when they say, “They don’t make ’em like that anymore!”

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  4. It’s a gallery that invites you in with all the wide open space and interesting artwork. I congratulate everyone involved (including you, John, for bringing it to us.)
    NOW – I want my jumbo lump crab!!! (I can eat my weight in seafood).

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  9. One order of beef tenderloin and the chocolate dessert. Yes, the torso is interesting and the display hall is beautiful. Did you have a private tour, John. Wow, Peggy Lee knew how to belt out a song. Very nice event.

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  22. Beautiful facility and the art is displayed exquisitely. I love going to art exhibits. Fortunately, there are a lot of artists in this area. Wish I was one of them! 😄

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  32. Wow! What a fab gallery in your hood. Amazing!
    I’d go there in a heartbeat.
    Thank you for showing us this expose of women’s art!
    I can’t think of a gallery like this in Toronto. Shame. I’ve been doing a lot of research into galleries recently, and have not bumped into something like this.
    There must be a facsimile in this art ridden city.

    HOUSE FOCACCIA – Oh yum!!!!

    🎨𝐗 🎨𝐗 𝐗 🎨

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      1. I know… there are galleries, but not like that one. It’s almost like a plot to keep artists poor, and painting in the streets.
        I keep looking. I’m finding places, BUT!!
        I had to look up that emoji.
        ◎𝞌 🎯X
        So, there’s no actual bull ……. emoji. They suggest the OX
        🐂👁

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  33. What a wonderful space! The curators of this exhibit did a wonderful job in displaying this wonderful art. Love it. I think I’d end up visiting it more than once.
    Everything on the menu, I kept thinking, oh this. No, this. Oh, love this, never mind. Sigh. It sounds delicious.
    And I LOVE this song 🙂

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