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

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If you're looking for a breathtaking experience, look no further than Christian Fletcher's gallery. As Western Australia's leading landscape photographer, Christian has a rare talent for capturing a vast range of photography, from classic landscapes to contemporary aerial work and altered landscapes.

Christian's deep commitment to his craft is evident in the stunning photographs on display in his Dunsborough gallery. Each image is a work of art that invites us to see and understand landscapes in a new light. Christian's photography has been described as “helping us to see and to understand landscapes as art. The light literally exudes from Christian's pictures like few others, and this luminescent enlightenment startles us with its clarity and perception.”.

Christian's gallery is a joyous journey into diverse, beautiful, and intriguing places, both known and unknown. It's an experience that opens our eyes to new wonders and gives us a sense of awe, curiosity, and belonging. With a career spanning 30 years and galleries in the South West for 20 years, Christian's work is nationally and internationally recognised and collected.

Step into Christian's gallery and be amazed by the extensive range of beautiful photographs, from large framed works to smaller pieces, limited edition ranges, books, scarves, greeting cards, journals, coasters, and cushions. One customer says, "Christian Fletcher Gallery takes you into a different world. Potentially, this gallery can be responsible for a boost in WA's local tourism. I don't think I have the words. Go there, and it will be an experience to remember." 

Christian is very excited to also be holding his collaborative exhibition again. Twenty three local South West artists will be interpreting their chosen Christian Fletcher photograph in their own style and medium. There are works on oils, acrylics, felt, clay, glass, timber, resin, wood, textiles and jewellery. The result is a fascinating look at the diversity on art, in it’s many form by extraordinary artists. The interpretations leave the viewer in awe and appreciation of what art brings to our lives and the importance of art to enhance our surrounding and expand our imagination and our boundaries.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary experience. Visit Christian's gallery and discover the beauty of his work and the world around us.

WA's leading landscape photographer, with a rare talent for capturing a vast range of photography, from classic landscapes to contemporary aerial work & altered landscapes. His work, intriguing & extraordinary, takes you on a wonderful journey.

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

Christian has a bespoke, two storey gallery in the heart of Dunsborough. As well as framed photographic images, there are books, coasters, cards, journals, scarves, cushion covers and sculptures to look at. It's a beautiful space to meander through.

Christian Fletcher has invited 23 South West artists to come together in an amazing collaboration. Each artist has interpreted one of Christian’s photographs in their own unique way. The artwork, exhibited side by side, show the strength of a collaboration, working together with a shared objective of showcasing art in its many forms and allowing us to see that ART IS so much and more.

“Contemplating the essence of art I often reflect on “what art is”. It could be answered and argued in so many ways. Because of that I believe that art is inherently subjective and adaptable to one’s personal vision. Art’s purpose is as diverse as its creators. Some pieces cater to an audience, others are for personal delight. There are those crafted for financial reasons and then there are pieces created just for pure spectacle. Arts significance is filtered through the diverse thoughts and ideals held by the viewer. Art is a melting pot of perspectives, a canvas for boundless imagination and a mirror reflecting the creativity of the individual.

When collaborating with twenty three different artists, all from different disciplines, excitement is mixed with apprehension. Sharing ones work entails a certain vulnerability. Your ego says they are going to love it, but maybe they won’t. Each participating artist stands as a luminary within their craft, respected and accomplished. Does my work possess the strength to ignite the creation of complimentary works that amplify the visual experience? This remained a constant presence in the back of my mind. After repeating this process twenty three times, it is no wonder I am happy to see the exhibition hung and ready for contemplation. And so, as we arrive at the end, the countless days, weeks and months of work are moments in history. In the wake of this journey, I pose the question, - Do you know what ART IS?” Christian Fletcher, photographer

• carpark
• 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

Opening nights for the ART IS collaborative exhibition

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.