Open to all artists and artisans living AND practising art in the Margaret River Region from Busselton to Augusta. This includes professional, established, emerging, student and hobby artists.

• Also open to art groups, student groups and art clubs working in the region.
• Each event participant must be a member of Margaret River Region Open Studios (see below for further information).
• All artists must ideally have their own studio/workspace ready to open for the event. If your studio is unsuitable for visitors please let us know and we may be able to find a venue for you to participate. Please email art@mrros.com.au to see if we can assist you.
• If your studio is in a commercial venue then that business will need to become a venue sponsor of the event. Please email art@mrros.com.au for details.
• Artists are required to be present and their studio open for at least 12 days of the event.
• Artists sharing a studio or participating together must each pay a separate registration fee. Artists may not allow any unregistered artist to display work or share their space.

NEW Requirements for 2026

• You will be asked to provide the names and email addresses of two fellow artists who can endorse your application and confirm that you live and practise art within the Margaret River region. As Open Studios has grown, interest from artists outside the region has increased. This endorsement process helps us ensure the event remains a genuine showcase of local artists.
• All participating artists are required to hold Public Liability Insurance with a minimum cover of $20 million for the duration of the event. By completing the registration, artists acknowledge and accept responsibility for arranging and maintaining this insurance. MRROS will not be liable for any claims arising from incidents at studios, and it is the artist’s responsibility to ensure adequate coverage is in place.

PLEASE NOTE: All registrations will be reviewed, and those that do not meet the criteria of living and practicing art in the region, will be refunded minus an administration fee of $300.

If you are unsure about your eligibility please contact us at art@mrros.com.au

Membership Includes:

• Unique invitation to participate in the annual event
• Presence on our web site with contact details and art images
• Access to our private artist Facebook group
• Voting rights at the AGM

Event Participation Benefits Include:

• Listing in the 25,000 Event Guides distributed for the event.
• Artist listing online from April. It includes artwork images, artist statement, contact details, location map, opening times and days plus details of up to 3 workshops or events.
• Artist pack containing signage and in-studio material for the event.
• Benefit from our extensive event marketing program which brings thousands of art lovers to the event each year. See marketing results below.
• Opportunity to attend an MRROS run marketing event – meet the marketing team, learn how the event is promoted and gain practical tips to help promote their art and studio.
• Artists receive support from a regional representative (a fellow artist) and are invited to regular catch-ups to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with other artists in their region.
• Access to free workshops delivered by IPS Business Advisory, with past workshops covering topics such as Starting a Business as a Creative and Social Media for MRROS and beyond.
• Support from MRROS Art Ambassador
• Commission-free sales — 100% of all artwork sales go directly to the artist, MRROS do not take a percentage.
• Opportunity to submit artwork for the Art Party silent auction/fundraiser.
• Opportunity to exhibit at Saltwater Gallery for one month in its inaugural year (commission with Saltwater will apply).
• Invitation to Artist Launch and Wind Up events.

Your Investment

The total fee for event participation in 2026 is $935 including GST, and comprises:

• Annual Membership $132
• Event Participation Fee $803

Fees are payable at time of registration.

No entries will be accepted after 31st March 2026.

Registration Check List

Before you begin, we recommend getting the following items ready in preparation. With everything prepared, allow yourself an hour to complete the online registration.

• 500 word artist statement for your website profile
• 35 word artist statement for the event guide
• 1 x 200 word statement describing your studio environment
• 1 x 200 word statement describing your development as an artist
• 1 x 300dpi image for the event guide. This is your main marketing tool; make sure the image is clear and is the best representation of your work.
• 10 images at 300dpi, sized between 2.5MB and 5MB, and formatted as a jpeg file, including an optional studio portrait.
• Re-name all files to include your name, artwork title, year created, medium and size before uploading e.g. Jane Doe_Wild Seascapes_2018_Oil on canvas_10x10cm
• Optional: 10 images for the marketing team. We recommend including a portrait of you in your studio. We love to share smiling portraits that show off your welcoming space and artworks.
• You may find it helpful to have access to past artist statements and details of any awards or publications. Email Amy to request your 2025 artist statement; art@mrros.com.au

Completing the Form

• The registration form has ‘save and complete later’ functionality, so you can return to it later.
• You’ll also be able to edit and update your website copy and images between now and September
• You can add up to three events, e.g. workshops, sundowner celebrations or artist talks

How do you Register?

• Complete the online registration.
• Registrations are open 1 – 31 March 2026.

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Help?

If you require assistance or have any queries, please email us art@mrros.com.au