You’re Invited to my Virtual Open Studio!

Open Studio 2020 Postcard Invitations featuring the painting, "Year of the Rat" by artist Melani Grube, for Sac Open Studios..

Open Studio 2020 4-image banner with artist Melani Grube in front of Verge Center for the Arts, Melani with a fan of Open Studio postcards at the printer in front of a print of a peacock, a tabletop display of Open Studio guides from 2019, Melani with her painting, "Skelly Jazz" and the Best in Show ribbon it won.


Painting "Tea Time Moment" by artist Melani Grube

 

Will you be there?

Today, at 1 pm, I will be Live-streaming on Facebook with my Open Studio, as part of Sac Open Studios hosted by Verge Center for the Arts .

 

And I’m baking cupcakes for you!

 

Yes, I know you won’t be able to actually eat them, but you can taste them with your eyes, which is strangely satisfying in its own way.

 

In any case, I’m planning a fun time for you. You can see some paintings, some process, and some cupcakes!

 

1 to 4 pm, today, Saturday, 9/19/20

 

And if tomorrow’s better for you, I will be on then, too!

 

1 to 4 pm, Sunday, 9/20/20

 

Come both days and get extra tickets for the drawings for a framed print and tee shirts, yay!

 

An artist’s open studio is like an open house party. You’re invited to come and go as you like.

 

For the Livestream, you will go to my Facebook Artist Page here.

 

Like/Follow my Artist Page beforehand to get a notification of when I go LIVE.

 

Or you can sign up as “Going” on my Facebook Events, Saturday- here , and Sunday- here .

 

I’m looking forward to seeing you and to celebrating with you!

 

 

 

"Year of the Rat" by artist Melani Grube featured in her Open Studio as part of Sac Open Studios (September 19, 2020, and September 20, 2020), and her interview with Verge Center for the Arts September 17, 2020.

My Interview with Verge Center for the Arts for Sac Open Studios, Thursday, 9/17/20.

Thursday, September 17, 2020

7 pm is the time of my interview, but the broadcast starts with some great artists at 6:30 pm.

To join the Zoom event, register on Zoom at this link HERE.

It will also be Live-Streamed on Facebook HERE.

And see below for more details.

 

Schedule of Events:

September 12, 2020, Saturday: Sketch Along with Me! Zoom Event

September 17, 2020, Thursday: The Verge Center for the Arts Interviews Sac Open Studio Artists, including me

September 18, 2020, Friday: My Open Studio Livestream on Instagram

September 19, 2020, Saturday: My Open Studio Livestream on Facebook

September 20, 2020, Sunday: My Open Studio Livestream on Facebook

 

The "Year of the Rat" painting by artist Melani Grube, arranged with items reflecting the world it emerges from, such as an amethyst crystal, a bundle of stick pencils, seashells, a lavender wand, a wrought iron celtic knot candlestick and beeswax pillar candle, and a vintage chain necklace. The painting will be on display at Melani's Open Studio during the Sac Open Studios Tour 2020.

The Main Event: Facebook Livestream

Facebook Livestream of my Open Studio

Saturday and Sunday, September 19 & 20, 2020

1 pm to 4 pm (Pacific Standard Time)

Click here to go there.

An artist’s open studio is like an open house party. You’re invited to come when you like and leave when you like (within the hours designated, in this case, 1 pm to 4 pm).

For the Livestream, you will go to my Facebook Artist Page here.

Like/Follow my Artist Page beforehand to get a notification of when I go LIVE.

Or you can sign up as “Going” on my Facebook Events, Saturday- here , and Sunday- here .

I’m looking forward to seeing you and to celebrating with you!

I will take you on a tour of my paintings, show you some sketches, show you my favorite tools, and there will even be cupcakes, yay!, for you to devour with your eyes.

And if you’re interested in trying out a little sketching with me, there’s an event for that: see below!

And don’t forget the drawing for a framed print and tee shirts!

I had so much fun last year with the drawing for a framed print that I knew I had to offer this to you again.

And guess what: I couldn’t resist adding on a whole new offering: TEE SHIRTS!

So come to my various events and each event you attend, you will be entered into the drawing for these prizes.

If you’ve enjoyed my work on social media or at shows I’ve participated in, here’s your chance to get more inspiration and get connected.

 

Option 2: Instagram Livestream

If you’d prefer to tour my Open Studio on Instagram, I will be Livestreaming there on Friday:

Instagram Livestream of my Open Studio

Friday, September 18, 2020

4 pmĀ  to 5 pm (Pacific Standard Time)

Click here to go there. My avatar should have a highlight around it and a Livestream symbol on it from 4 pm to 5 pm. Click on my avatar to start watching. Follow my account beforehand to get a notification at the top of your feed of when I go LIVE.

 

Work in progress sketching on painting, "Year of the Rat", by artist Melani Grube. Melani's hand sketches with a mechanical pencil on vellum over a paint spatter on watercolor paper.

 

Sketch Along with Me Event:

Zoom Sketch Along with Me Workshop (please note: this happens the week before the Main Event Livestreams.)

Saturday, September 12, 2020

10 am to 10:30 am

Grab a pen and a couple highlighters and let’s create some adorable characters (llama-types, to start with) that you can easily re-create anywhere that you might need a little touch of fun: planners, notes, cards, shopping lists! A great activity for children and adults alike. Everything seems much more fun when you’ve got a little character to cheer you on!

To join the Zoom event, register on Zoom at this HERE.

 

Artist Melani Grube in front of Verge Center for the Arts sign, dropping off her painting, "Self-Portrait With Paint 2019" for the Sac Open Studiios Tour Preview Show 2020.

 

Interview Event:

Zoom Interview with Verge Center for the Arts

Thursday, September 17, 2020

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Verge Center for the Arts is interviewing artists from the Sac Open Studios Tour, including me.

They will be interviewing artists all throughout the 2-week period of the Sac Open Studios Tour event. See the schedule below for viewing other artist interviews.

You will find the Zoom registration for this interview HERE on the Sac Open Studios’ website. My interview session (my interview is 3rd in this session) is listed first under the Week 2 heading. This interview session starts with the fantastic Kate Farrall, so you won’t want to miss a minute of it! You will find many interesting artists listed in the various sessions, so be sure to check out the full menu of interviews.

Full Verge Center for the Arts Interview Schedule:

September 10, 2020, Thursday, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

September 11, 2020, Friday, 5 pm to 6:30 pm

September 12, 2020, Saturday, 11 am to 12 noon AND 4 pm to 5:30 pm

September 13, 2020, Sunday, 11 am to 12 noon AND 4 pm to 5:30 pm

September 17, 2020, Thursday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (***my interview session)

September 18, 2020, Friday, 5 pm to 6:30 pm

September 19, 2020, Saturday, 11 am to 12 noon AND 4 pm to 5:30 pm

September 20, 2020, Sunday, 11 am to 12 noon AND 4 pm to 5:30 pm

 

Full Verge Open Studios Tour Livestream Schedule:

Saturday and Sunday, September 12 & 13, 2020: 1 pm to 4 pm (Pacific Standard Time)

Saturday and Sunday, September 19 & 20, 2020: 1 pm to 4 pm (Pacific Standard Time)

 

I hope you can make it. I look forward to seeing you!

 

 

 

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