Register for MRROS 2024

Code of Conduct for MRROS event

Margaret River Region Open Studios is a not-for-profit organisation that provides marketing for a 16-day event to promote artists at all stages of their career living between Busselton and Augusta and west of Sues Road.

As a participant in the 2024 MRROS event, you are expected to show respect and courtesy to others. All interactions should be professional regardless of platform: either online or in-person. In order to foster a positive and professional event, we ask you to confirm your agreement to our Code of Conduct.

I agree to:

1. Show courtesy and respect towards the MRROS Administration and Marketing team, Board members and any other volunteers working on or associated with this event.
2. Use welcoming and appropriate language at all times.
3. Be respectful of different viewpoints in a constructive and respectful manner.
4. Focus on what is best for the whole event.

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• Born overseas

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9. City: Yelverton
10. County: City of Busselton
11. Region Code ( state code ): WA
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13. Postcode / Zipcode: 6280
14. Country Code: AU
15. Country Name: Australia
16. Address: 63PX+H9 Yelverton WA, Australia
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ABOUT YOUR ART PRACTICE

• Jewellery

Marina’s journey into the world of jewellery design and silversmithing started when she took time off work in the corporate world and began to explore her creative side again. She started oil painting lessons at Fremantle Arts Centre, however, it was her subsequent exploration into silversmithing classes that she found her true calling. Marina fell in love with the tactile and intricate process of metalwork, quickly realizing this was where her passions lie.

Marina's curiosity and dedication to mastering her craft led her to explore a variety of techniques, including keum boo, enamelling, and the ancient art of lost wax casting. As she honed her skills, the requests from family and friends for custom pieces grew, prompting her to turn her hobby into a small business.

Marina was born in Zimbabwe where she lived for 12 years. She was raised in Cyprus and then lived in Paris for six years before moving to Perth where now calls home. In 2020 Marina moved to New York with her husband and Labradoodle Oliver before returning in 2023. Now based in the serene Yallingup hills, Marina finds daily inspiration in the natural surroundings of her home studio. Working primarily with sterling silver, gold, and semi-precious gemstones, she places particular emphasis on solid Australian opals and turquoise.

My journey with jewellery design began when I started silversmithing classes and fell in love with the craft. I carefully source all my gemstones which feature in my work and predominately work with solid Australian opals and turquoise. I have a home studio in the Yallingup hills surrounded by nature.

Uploading your images

The process has changed a little this year;

Step 1 – Add 1 image that best represents your work for the printed Event Guide

Step 2 – Add an additional 9 artwork images and studio portraits for our marketing team

Step 3 – Add up to 10 images for your website listing – they can be the same or different to the images above

Step 4 – Add one main image for your website listing.

Each image must be 300dpi, between 2.5MB and 5MB, and formatted as a jpeg file.

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.

Please ensure the filenames contain only alphanumeric characters, underscores or hyphens. Special characters such as punctuation will cause the upload to fail.

Please add a photographer credit to the file name if required by the photographer.

(Note: we love to use smiling, welcoming studio portraits to promote MRROS on social media)

Studio Details

My home studio is on our property in Yallingup and has lots of parking available. We are at the end of a cul-de-sac with a tree lined driveway where I will have signs directing people where to park and find my studio. There is a few steps to go down to get to my studio. You can go another way round but then have to cross a lawn and there is a little step to get into my studio.

I will have gemstones available to show visitors in case they'd like to have something custom made. I will have my studio set up to show visitors the tools I use for my trade and happy to give demonstrations to those that are interested.

• carpark
• buspark
• family
• refreshments

• No steps or barriers, steep inclines, uneven or loose surfaces
• Paths are clear from the carpark
• Suits a walking frame or wheelchair

• There is a sign that everyone can see for emergency evacuation

• Ensure that there is adequate space between your furniture and displays

• Perhaps this is mitigated by a ramp.

MARKETING AND PUBLICITY

Events, Workshops, 'In-conversation' events and Special Activities

Event One

Event Two

Event Three

Payment Details

The total fee for participating in the Open Studios Event in 2023 is $935 including GST, and made up as follows:

• Membership renewal $132
• Participation fee $803, includes compulsory Public Liability Insurance

Full payment is required upfront by credit or debit card.