13 - 28 September 2025
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Margaret River Region Open Studios
Australia's largest open studios event
Artist Registrations, Advertising & Sponsorship
Artist Registrations are now open for our 2025 event.
Artists living and working in the Margaret River region, from Busselton to Augusta, are eligible to take part. Registrations close 31 March 2025.
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Advertise or Sponsor Open Studios
If you would like to advertise in our printed event guide or sponsor Open Studios, now is the time to enquire. Browse the packages, and contact Amy at art@mrros.com.au
13 - 28 September 2025
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Advertise or Sponsor Open Studios
If you would like to advertise in our printed event guide or help sponsor the event then now is the time to enquire. Browse the packages.
Meet the Artists
Creativity is officially unleashed! Discover artistic riches in the Margaret River Region this September
Margaret River Region Open Studios has officially launched so itβs now time to start planning your artistic adventure for this September (7 to 22 September 2024). Artists of all creative persuasions are getting ready for an explosion of enthusiastic art lovers, the whopper 56-page Event Guide is now available in hard copy and on our […]
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A New Look for 2025 π¨
Every year we launch with a brand new look and this year we are celebrating our daily rituals. Starting the day with a swim, coffee and a chat before sliding into the studio with our heads full of creative inspiration.
Thanks to Dorothy Davies for her art direction and Emily Jackson for her graphic design and illustration, bringing the look to life.
β‘ Artists, there is one week left to register for Open Studios 2025. The online application has save + complete later functionality, and you`ll find all the details at mrropenstudios.com.au/event-registration β‘
Wonderful news from the Australian Tourism Awards - Margaret River Region Open Studios won Silver π
Congratulations to all our artists, volunteers and organisers, thank you to our art-loving supporters and tourism colleagues ππ½π¨
And thank you Jacquie Happ for representing the event at the awards gala in Adelaide β€οΈ
Back in November we won Gold at the WA Tourism Awards in the Events & Festivals category π
Tonight we`re up against state winners in the Australian Tourism Awards ~ wish us luck!
Volunteer board member Jacquie Happ is soaking up the atmosphere and festivities in Adelaide. Best of luck to all the finalists, and Jacquie - have a great evening! β€οΈ
π¨ Artist Registrations for Open Studios 2025 π¨
Artist Registrations close on 31 March 2025. Please help us get the word out to all creatives by sharing this with your networks!
We have had enquiries from artists outside our region. While we appreciate your enthusiasm, this event is for artists with a permanent art practice in the Margaret River region. If you have any questions about eligibility, please email Amy art@mrros.com.au
Learn more + Register >> www.mrropenstudios.com.au
π¨ Register for Open Studios 2025 π¨
We`re half way through March already, which means there`s just 2 weeks left for Artists to register! Artist Registrations close on 31 March 2025.
Please help us get the word out to all creatives by sharing this with your networks!
We have had numerous enquiries from artists outside our region. While we appreciate your enthusiasm, this event is for artists with a permanent art practice in the Margaret River region (Bunker Bay to Busselton to Augusta). If you have any questions about eligibility, please email Amy art@mrros.com.au
Learn more + Register >> www.mrropenstudios.com.au
Artists ~ It`s almost time to register for Open Studios 2025
Artists and artisans living and working in the Margaret River Region from Busselton to Augusta ~ we`d love you to join us.
Registrations are open Saturday 1 March, to Monday 31 March. Any questions? Email Amy ~ art@mrros.com.au
Congratulations everyone - Margaret River Region Open Studios won Gold at the WA Tourism Awards last night in the Festivals & Events category ππβ€οΈ
This is a huge win for everyone involved in the event, including our organisers, many of whom are volunteers, the art lovers who make the journey to visit each year, and our event partners. But the real stars of the show are our artists - the sculptors, painters, photographers, printmakers, jewellery, mosaicists, tattooists, weavers, potters, glass blowers, woodworkers and upcyclers.
Thanks to the judges, Perth Airport and WA Tourism Council for organising the awards and congratulations to everyone involved β€οΈ
The artists are the absolute stars of Open Studios, toiling away and generously opening their private spaces for our art-loving pleasure. We hope they have enjoyed a quieter pace and time to reenergise in the last few weeks!
Now the event is over, we wanted to shine a light and thank the people who quietly work behind the scenes on the event.
Thanks to our volunteer Board of Management: Jim Davies (chair), Jacquie Happ (vice chair), Susan Montanari (treasurer), Karen Seaman (secretary), John Miller, Georgia Zoric and Dominique Monteleone.
Open Studios would not be possible without your dedication, commitment and enthusiasm. Thank you for continuing to make the event flourish.
Thank you to our volunteer Art Ambassador Andrew Thornton Hick who connects our local creative talent to art lovers, interior designers and architects with his trademark enthusiasm, and managed to visit all 144 artists - some twice!
Thanks also to our team;
Graphic Design and Illustration
β¨ Emily Jackson (Emily Jackson Design)
Β β¨Β Dorothy Davies, Art Direction
Website and Social Media
β¨Β Lizzy Pepper (Lizzy Pepper Marketing)
Public Relations
β¨Β Janine Pittaway (Bright Communications)
Administration and Events
β¨Β Susie Opie
β¨Β Amy Penrose
β¨Β Sara Warren
Auditor
β¨Β Lisa Mailes CPA (Southern Cross Accounting)
Legal Counsel
β¨David McCashney
Founders and Life Members
β¨Β Bill Castleden
β¨Β Jillian Taylor
β¨Β Julian Sanderson
β¨Β Fi Wilkie
β¨Β Kay Gibson
Valued Volunteers
β¨Β The Board would like to thank our valuable volunteers as without them, this event would not be the success it is today.
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1- Jacquie Happ, John Miller, Georgia Zoric, Jim Davies, and Susan Montanari at the 2023 10th Anniversary Art Dinner.
2- Karen Seaman
3- Janine Pittaway, Lizzy Pepper, Sara Warren and Andrew Thornton Hick
4- Emily Jackson and Janine Pittaway
5- Amy Penrose and Sara Warren
