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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ABOUT YOUR ART PRACTICE

• Mixed Media
• Photography

Blume is an award-winning creative with a history of working across a range of creative industries and mediums such as photography, digital mixed media, graphic design, film, projection & sculpture

During MRROS 2024 on display will be selections of two bodies of work: 



Interwoven Realms: Double Exposures of South West Australia
Exploring the delicate interplay between self-discovery, environmental consciousness, and the profound ties to one's heritage. This double exposure photography work, still evolving and crafted primarily in-camera, aims to capture the intrinsic connection between the human spirit and the natural world—blurring the boundaries until they become one.
These works delve into the essence of belonging, prompting contemplation on identity within the vast tapestry of our environment. Each frame becomes a question, challenging preconceived notions about our place in the world and the impact we have on it. The intentional blending of human and nature in these compositions is a metaphorical exploration, shedding light on the reciprocal relationship between our well-being and the health of our environment. Through this visual dialogue, I seek to emphasize the importance of self-care intertwined with environmental stewardship. By honouring our surroundings, we inherently honour ourselves— reflection on the interconnectedness of our existence.

3000 feet: carefully places a frame around selections of endless structures, fractal patterns, shapes and colours of some of Australia's pristine and remote regions This project is a personal journey from ranges into river beds, from red soils to turquoise waters, white salt lakes to vivid explosions of colour. Artistic interpretations of aerial landscapes inspired by raw nature and indigenous art & culture.

Blume's public art sculptures can be seen across the state from Perth to the Pilbara. Glass, steel, Corian, concrete and other materials are used to give local stories a stage to shine

Currently in creation is Creatura an awe-inspiring outdoor street theatre production showcasing remarkable and unique stories of the multicultural and remote regions of Western Australia. With a 12-meter animatronic dragon puppet, a street theatre production, the festival machines community engagement program and situation-based training for local talent, this project aims to engage the community, showcase unique Australian stories and establish new cultural trade routes on an international level.

Award-winning creative presents new south west based double exposure work alongside "3000 feet," a photographic journey exploring remote WA.

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

While visiting my studio you will get to enjoy the heritage environment of the Old Courthouse Busselton in which my studio resides.

Come and have a glimpse of my practice, learn the stories about my works and the processes behind them.

• 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

I call a lot of Open Studios Artist my colleagues. Ian Mutch, Stuart McMillan, Cassandra Bynder, Georgia Zoric, Ren Douglas... i could list many many more.

I am also grouped together with several other artists at the Old Courthouse

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.