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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• None of the above

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ABOUT YOUR ART PRACTICE

• Drawing
• Painting

As a self-taught artist who has also pursued studies intermittently throughout my career, my artistic development reflects a unique blend of personal exploration and formal education.
I embarked on an artistic journey driven by passion and curiosity, experimenting with different mediums, styles, and techniques to develop my own distinct voice.

My inspiration is drawn from my surrounding environment, the Margaret River region. The natural beauty in the Southwest is endless.

I love going to the beaches and exploring places with my family. Walking on the ancient rocks that have evolved over millions of years and having a connection with land and country. Gives me a sense of belonging.

Transferring those observations onto the canvas is a fascination for me. Watching the materials dance on the surface and allowing them to meld and yield the unexpected. It's the cathartic process of both reflection and contemplation that I am connected with.

Starting with charcoal I mark the canvas with shapes of the rocks and coastline until the drawing appears complete. Then adding colour with highly pigmented ink acrylics. Using the wet surface of the canvas I can manipulate the colours to blend and create its own movement and shape.

Mirella will explore and celebrate the Cape to Cape track with the five elements of nature, air, water, earth, fire and the spirit. Works will include drawings, watercolours and acrylic ink painting.
Mirella is a full-time artist well-known for her aerial landscapes which are also on display at the Red Sea Gallery in Margaret River.

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

As visitors approach the Milking Shed, now transformed into the Fugazi Gallery, they are greeted by a charming rural setting that exudes creativity and artistic flair. The exterior of the building retains its rustic charm, with weathered walls and a tin roof that hints at its former life as a milking shed.

A sign proudly proclaims the new identity of the space: "Fugazi Gallery," inviting passersby to step inside and explore the world of art within. The surroundings are picturesque, with sprawling green fields stretching out in all directions, providing a serene backdrop for the artistic endeavours housed within the gallery walls.

The gallery space is divided into distinct areas, each showcasing the work of different artists. Vibrant paintings adorn the walls, ranging from detailed landscapes by Mirella Prolongeau. While sculptures capture the imagination, with their unique sense of humour created by Nigel Lullfitz.

The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, with visitors meandering through the space eating their ice cream, pausing to admire each piece and engage in conversation with fellow art enthusiasts. Soft music plays in the background, adding to the overall ambiance and inviting visitors to linger and soak in the creative energy of the space.

During their visit, I will be engaging with visitors, explaining my techniques and products, sharing insights into my artistic inspiration, and answering any questions they may have.
Set up in a designated area within the gallery, I could showcase my creative process, allowing visitors to witness first hand how a piece of artwork comes to life.

The studio is not difficult to find. Enter Miller's Ice Creamery or Fugazi Gallery into Google maps. It is off Wiring Rd on the outskirts of Cowaramup.

• carpark
• buspark
• access
• 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.