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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From central Dunsborough head up Naturaliste Terrace, turn left at Tiny Coffee onto Clark Street. Look for the vet on the right. Turn into the next driveway. My studio is upstairs above Mode Healthcare and before KT Fitness.

ABOUT YOUR ART PRACTICE

• Ceramics
• Drawing
• Painting
• Textiles

I am a Dunsborough artist with a passion for the south west environment. I paint, draw, create ceramics,
dye silk, make sculptures from wire and baskets from rope. Inspired by the natural environment, my
practice is meditative as well as exploratory and reflects the meanderings of my mind.

My artworks reflect my love of our unique coastal environment. I aim to share the peace that I find in
nature as well as in the act of creating, using saturated colour and organic shapes to manifest patterns and
visual rhythms. The ocean is my solace, imbedded in my soul. I spend much of my free time walking by the
sea, sailing upon it, swimming and watching the play of light on water. During these tumultuous times, I
find catharsis within the creation of my art which also reflects the emotions I have experienced as I work. I
also dabble in bush themes, occasional surrealism and still life work.

Travelling and exploring various cultures across the globe as well as amazing galleries and cities like
Barcelona, London, Paris and Singapore have played a large part in expanding my mind artistically. One of
my great joys comes from learning new approaches to visual communication and developing new skills
through playful exploration. I am currently revelling in a sabbatical year in order to explore my personal
artistic development. I studied secondary art teaching at Edith Cowan University just over 30 years ago
during which time I participated in a cultural exchange to study textiles in Indonesia. My love of South East
Asia continues today, having had journeys to Singapore and Sri Lanka already this year.

It has been a privilege to hold a solo exhibition in June and July 2024 at the Old Courthouse Complex in
Busselton. This year is my fourth venture into MRROS. My work is regularly seen in local exhibitions.
Beginning my art practice as a secondary student with inspirational teachers, I eventually studied art
teaching. I have been working in this field as a secondary educator and private art facilitator as well as
producing my own work over three decades. It’s my passion and delight.

I am very excited to be entering Margaret River Open Studios again this year.

My colourful, uplifting artworks reflect my love of our unique coastal environment. Bright colours and varied techniques show through my exploratory, meditative practice.

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

Nestled in a modern block of industrial units just past the vet on Clark Street in central Dunsborough, my art studio is hidden upstairs and normally only open by appointment. This is my sanctuary, my sacred space where I create visual magic. The art lined stairway opens into a brightly lit, unexpectedly spacious large room. The gallery area is full of bright paintings. Under these, velvet lined tables showcase drawings, shell imprinted ceramic bowls and embellished rope baskets. Along the far wall is a display of stunning shibori silk scarves and shawls which are also available in gift boxes. A central display showcases more artworks. Digital prints of my work are displayed between the scarves and shelves that hold my art materials and books. A comfy lounge and chairs await weary legs opposite these shelves. My work table stretches between these towards the front floor to ceiling windows and a sliding door opens onto a small balcony. More paintings are displayed on easels and the table. Behind the lounge is a carved screen where I hang more art. Quiet music will be playing as I welcome you into my world.

I will be working on various art projects as visitors come through my studio. You will see the materials I use as you wander through. I enjoy a chat, sharing my journey as well as technical tips, My studio is a friendly, welcoming space where guests are welcome to sit for a while and enjoy the colourful and inspirational ambience.

• carpark

• 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

Not sure if all these people are applying this year... can you please double check this for me?

Adam Ashdown - he is a close family friend who has encouraged and supported me through my prior MRROS experiences, helping me understand how to approach the event.

Jacqui Happ - I have known Jacqui for as long as I have lived here. She has supported my art career every step of the way and is an absolute legend.

Sarah Malone - art teacher (we ocassionally collaborate professionally as I work at Busselton SHS, she is at Cape Naturaliste College) along with Lara Karpeljuk who has supplied us both with art materials through Jacksons for many years.

Sandy Winkle - childhood friend - we attended the same high school, have supported each other through some significant times in life and have a parallel art journey in many ways.

Sue Churack, Jill Jardine - were my adult students a few years ago. They tell me that my classes kick started them to where they are today. It's wonderful to see them embarking on MRROS this year.

Lyn Ward - we both taught on Cocos keeling Islands and have developed a friendship from that as well as encouraging and admiring each other artistically.

Colin Pratt - I worked with Colin at Busselton SHS back in the day - he has always been encouraging.

There are, no doubt, many more - my community is one of nurturing souls who are connected in so very many ways. It's heartwarming to belong.

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

Event One

Create a beachy cotton rope basket to contain your small treasures. Use 5m of white cotton rope, vibrant silk and merino wool fibre for binding. Embellish with shells and beads.

Interesting conversations and laughter about all things oceanic encouraged.

$150 6 people max
All materials provided plus tea, coffee and cake. BYO anything else needed.

Event Two

Starting with a base of white gesso on board (24 x 24cm) and an outline of the scene, you will learn how to apply layers of watercolour and Faber Castell pencil to create a scene of Curtis Bay with your own twist of colour and style.

Conversations about favourite places and joyful meanderings appreciated.

$150 6 people max
All materials provided as well as tea, coffee and cake. BYO anything extra needed.

Event Three

Investigate perspective, brush use, layering paint and mark making using paint pens to create a
joyous painting on canvas (40 x 30cm) showing the beautiful Injidup on an unusually tranquil day.

Conversations on amazing beach days and coast walk challenges involved.

$150 6 people max
All materials provided as well as tea, coffee and cake. BYO anything extra needed.

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.