Melkbos Ateljee is conducting its third annual OPEN STUDIOS event on September 21st and 22nd, 2024. The Open Studios concept has proven to be successful: it creates an art route across the town, promotes local artists, engages local businesses, and supports future generations of artists over the Open Studios weekend. The title "Building a Masterpiece Collective" tells it all.

The Melkbos Ateljee Open Studios event is increasingly gaining popularity owing to the diversity of exhibiting artists, which range from globally recognized fine artists to young emerging stars, from self-taught prodigies to professional artisans.

The Melkbos Ateljee Open Studios weekend on September 21st-22nd is expected to be bustling, with visitors and art collectors keen to view and purchase some of the fascinating artwork, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, knives, mosaics, paintings, ranging from affordable to fine art collections. The exhibition will include a wide variety of art media such as embroidery and watercolors, textile art, glass art, paintings, hyperrealistic charcoal drawings, photography, bronze and wood sculptures, mosaics, prints, and jewelry will be on display and on sale. Visitors will be able to interact with the artists about their specific specialty, dip into a sacred world of an artist’s story, learn about the technique or craft, invest in art, or simply get inspired.

This event is a must-see for both professional collectors and casual art lovers looking to immerse themselves in Melkbosstrand ambiance. Many of the artists work on commission, and their work may be found in fine art collections of South African houses, corporations, galleries, and exhibits across the world, from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands to Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, China, and beyond.

The Melkbos Atteljee Open Studios is a family-oriented event that includes poetry readings and the Melkbosstrand High School Choir bringing voice and melody to the event.

There's something for everyone. If you want to experience the enchantment of Melkbosstrand, take a stroll around for inspiration or to find your own peculiar passion in skill or craft. Pop in for local cuisine at one of the many splendid restaurants. Be enchanted with the legendary sunsets with a cocktail in your hand or a coffee at one of the many coffee shops. Enjoy a getaway weekend at the Atlantic Beach Hotel on Commaille Road, which is set right in the heart of the Melkbos Ateljee Open Studios art path, and make the most of the Melkbos Ateljee Open Studios on September 21–22, 2024.

Stay inspired and authentic!