The Maple Lake Artisans Collective is a group of Haliburton County multi-disciplinary artists who have come together to share and nurture creative expression and the arts.

The Art Hive is an exciting multi disciplinary arts enterprise located in the historical Welch’s General Store. Home base of the Maple Lake Artisans Collective, the business opened in June 2007. Local artists and artisans display and sell quality-crafted pottery, fabric art, music, ironwork, sculpture, paintings, jewellery and more. In addition to the gallery and gift shop there are creative workshops for both children and adults and an organic fair trade coffee bar, plus special arts events throughout the year.

Winter Store Hours:

Friday – Saturday – Sunday from 10am to 5pm

Starting on the May long weekend we will be open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday from 10am to 5pm

Big News!

THE Summer 2013 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE IS HERE! Check out our WORKSHOPS page for details

The Art HIve’s Summer 2013 Big Event is coming up fast!

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Artist Members Wanted

The Maple Lake Artisans Co-op is accepting applications for Artist Members .

Take advantage of this opportunity for your artwork to be retailed in a unique atmosphere and a prime tourist location at a reasonable rate.

The Art Hive provides a retail outlet for the members of the Maple Lake Artisans Collective. As part of the responsibilities of collective membership, artists are required to staff the store and participate in running the business.

For your application to be eligible you MUST:  have local residency in Haliburton County, go through a jurying process and sign a one year contract.

For more Information or to receive an application call The Art Hive at: (705) 754-0021 or email thearthive@live.ca.