Partnership and Advertising Opportunities
Become a Partner
Margaret River Region Open Studios (MRROS), now in its 13th year, has grown into one of the region’s major cultural events, widely loved by locals and highly valued by visitors. Each year it attracts around 16,000 attendees, with 53% travelling from outside the region and typically staying 3–4 nights.
In 2025, the event contributed an estimated $9 million to the local economy.
Here are some words visitors regularly use to describe the event.
Lovely – Wonderful – Beautiful – Different – New – Diverse – Friendly – Amazing
Source: Visitor Survey
A partnership with us can help build brand awareness, generate goodwill for your organisation and demonstrate a commitment to the community.
The Open Studios Audience
“The Art Appreciators”
- 80% Female
- 65% are aged 50 years+
- Couples & Families
- 53% of visitors were non-locals
- 4% visitors travelled from interstate to attend
- Acknowledged as cultured: regularly visit galleries and exhibitions
Source: Visitor Survey / Carat Media
Personalised suite of Benefits
Partnerships can be personalised to suit your business needs and we welcome discussing how your business can help us grow the event. We are also open to discussing contra partnerships.
MRROS 2026 Partnership packages:
Presenting Partner
$20,000 + GST
The event would be referred to as Margaret River Region Open Studios, presented by XYZ in media releases, the event guide, website and long-form marketing. An MRROS logo with sponsor acknowledgement is used as appropriate.
- Premium placement full page advertisement in our Event Guide (worth $2,400 +GST)
- Premium visibility on all event marketing material, including on the cover of the Event Guide
- Premium logo placement on our website home page
- Multiple newsletter acknowledgements (accompanied by MRROS imagery)
- Multiple social media acknowledgements (accompanied by MRROS imagery)
- Use of our logo with Presenting Partner recognition
- Four invitations to our Launch and Wind-Up events
- Two invitations to our exclusive Art Party event
Gold Partner
$7500 + GST
- A full page advertisement in our Event Guide (worth $1950 + GST)
- Prominent positioning on all event marketing material and in Event Guide
- Logo inclusion on our website home page
- Two newsletter acknowledgements (accompanied by MRROS imagery)
- Two social media acknowledgements (accompanied by MRROS imagery)
- Use of our logo with Gold Partner recognition
- Two invitations to our Launch and Wind Up events
- Two invitations to our exclusive Art Party event.
Silver Partner
$5000 + GST
- A half page advertisement in our Event Guide (worth $1100 + GST)
- Logo on all event marketing material and in Event Guide
- One newsletter acknowledgement (accompanied by MRROS imagery)
- One social media acknowledgement (accompanied by MRROS imagery)
- Use of our logo with Silver Partner recognition
- Two invitations to our Launch and Wind Up events
Bronze Partner
$2500 + GST
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- A quarter page advertisement in our Event Guide (worth $800 + GST)
- Recognition in our Event Guide
- Logo inclusion in our newsletters
- Use of our logo with Bronze Partner recognition
- Two invitations to our Launch and Wind Up events
Venue Partner
$2500 + GST
- This is a Venue that hosts a local Artist for the event who does not have a visitable studio
- Benefit from increased visitation plus the following inclusions
- A quarter page advertisement in our Event Guide (worth $800 + GST)
- Recognition in our Event Guide
- Logo inclusion in our newsletters
- Use of our logo with Bronze Partner recognition
- Two invitations to our Launch and Wind Up events
Venue partners need to be approved in advance. 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/venues, and it is the artist’s responsibility to ensure adequate coverage is in place.
Contact Us
If you would like to become a Partner please contact Amy Penrose: art@mrros.com.au
Advertise your business with the biggest art event of its kind in WA
The 2025 event was a huge success. Over 100,000 studio visits led to $2 million in art sales, adding an estimated $9 million to the local economy.
Our website had 56,000 unique visitors, and our newsletter database grew to 11,300 people. We distributed 21,000 printed Event Guides throughout Perth and the southwest, plus it was available as a free download on the MRROS website.
Advertise in the 2026 Event Guide
21,000 copies of the guide will be distributed from July 2026 to Jacksons stores, visitor centres, tourism hotspots, cafes and accommodation providers. Printed copied are free for visitors. These guides are used extensively by visitors to plan and navigate their studio visits.
- The guide is also available as a download from the website (see 2025 guide example).
- Limited spaces are available so please book early.
- See below for Advertising Rates and artwork information.
Advertising rates, sizes, design and artwork information
Advertising Rates
Creative positioning
Advertise with impact – limited spaces available
- Full Page 275mm w x 395mm h, $1950 + GST
- Half Page 245mm w x 176mm h, $1100 + GST
- Quarter Page 245mm w x 88mm h, $800 + GST
Prime positions
Strengthen the effectiveness of your advertising
- Centre double page, Double full page 550mm w x 395mm h, $4900 + GST
- Back page cover, Full page 275mm w x 395mm h, $4400 + GST
- Inside back cover, Full page 275mm w x 395mm h, $2500 + GST
For full details please click the Advertising Guide and Booking Form button below.
