Welcome
Margaret River Region Open Studios
Australia's largest open studios event

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
✨ Emily Jackson (Emily Jackson Design)
 ✨ Dorothy Davies, Art Direction
Website and Social Media
✨ Lizzy Pepper (Lizzy Pepper Marketing)
Public Relations
✨ Janine Pittaway (Bright Communications)
Administration and Events
✨ Susie Opie
✨ Amy Penrose
✨ Sara Warren
Auditor
✨ Lisa Mailes CPA (Southern Cross Accounting)
Legal Counsel
✨David McCashney
Founders and Life Members
✨ Bill Castleden
✨ Jillian Taylor
✨ Julian Sanderson
✨ Fi Wilkie
✨ Kay Gibson
Valued Volunteers
✨ 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

Perth art lovers, this one`s for you!
Continue your art adventure post Open Studios at @artgallerywa. AGWA hosts a diverse line-up of exhibitions across the year, and multi-disciplinary artist Rone is currently showcasing his sell-out installation TIME • RONE.

Enhance your experience by visiting TIME • BAR and TIME • DINING.

Inspired by the prohibition era, TIME • BAR offers a luxurious escape from the city’s bustle. Located deep within the Centenary Galleries, this hidden den invites art enthusiasts and food lovers to unwind with signature snacks and cocktails created by celebrated chef Guy Grossi, known for his acclaimed Italian restaurant Garum in Perth and longstanding empire of restaurants in Victoria including the iconic Grossi Florentino.TIME • BAR will be open from 5pm until late, Wednesday to Saturday.

TIME • DINING is an exclusive dining experience designed by Rone himself inspired by his moving artwork ‘The Empire’ at Burnham Beeches. Presented by St Hugo wines, this intimate, artistic and richly themed dining room will feature a soundscape composed by award-winning sound designer Nick Batterham and a sumptuous four-course menu created by celebrated chef Guy Grossi. Each course will be paired with St Hugo wines curated by VNTNR. Known for his acclaimed Italian restaurant Garum in Perth and longstanding empire of restaurants in Victoria including the iconic Grossi Florentino, Grossi’s menu will be inspired by the emotional depth of Rone’s artwork.

We are grateful for AGWA`s ongoing support, and love their commitment to showcasing art in all its beautiful forms 👏

Thanks to the wonderful hospitality of the @HiltonGardenInnBusselton team for hosting our Art Party.

The recently opened hotel is perched above the Busselton foreshore, and its 4th floor event room has a stunning 180-degree view of Geographe Bay, Busselton Jetty and beyond.

We loved the sunset, the glamorous view, canapés and champagne, and had a great time mingling and bidding in the silent auction.

Thanks to everyone who attended and supported the party!

📸 @AbbyMurrayPhotography