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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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NameKarin Luciano
Contact Number0437 318 366
EmailEmail hidden; Javascript is required.
How do you describe your gender?Female
What’s your age range?55 - 64
Do you identify with any of the following?
  • None of the above
Residential AddressRiver-Crossing Studio
4a Callistemon Drive
Margaret River, WA 6285
Australia
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Studio / Place Name (if applicable)Voyager Estate Winery
Studio Address41 Stevens Road
6km South of Margaret River townsite.
Margaret River, WA 6285
Australia
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Regionmargaret-river
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  9. City: Yelverton
  10. County: City of Busselton
  11. Region Code ( state code ): WA
  12. Region Name ( state name ): Western Australia
  13. Postcode / Zipcode: 6280
  14. Country Code: AU
  15. Country Name: Australia
  16. Address: 63PX+H9 Yelverton WA, Australia
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Artist Websitekarinluciano.com.au
Instagram Handle@karinluciano_artist
Facebook Pagefacebook.com
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ABOUT YOUR ART PRACTICE

In which medium do you work? Please select up to 4 mediums from options below
  • Metalwork
  • Painting
  • Sculpture
  • Textiles
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Artist Statement for the Website

Discover the magic and lustre of 24ct gold leaf as Karin works progressively on a painting or object d'art, between 11am - 3pm as the Artist in Residence in the Wine Room of the prestigious Voyager Estate Winery.
This year Karin’s new work explores the dynamics between 24ct gold leaf and natural found rocks creating small sculptures encapsulating the organic form.
As a long-term resident, Karin has been painting and exhibiting locally, nationally and internationally for the past 24 years, winning awards along the way. She loves to paint intuitively, spontaneously and from the soul. Her large vivid textured works are influenced by her Transylvanian musical heritage. Being connected to nature is important for her artistic development.
Karin discovered painting after she attended a brief watercolour workshop in Derby in the Kimberley. She entered her first painting in a competition shortly after in Margaret River in 2000 and to her surprise won the award and sold the painting. This launched her self-taught and self-exploratory art career.
'Pure Gold' is Karin’s 34th solo exhibition and she has participated in as many collaborative shows. She attributes her artistic gifts to her not so distant ancestor Portia Geach of the annual Portia Geach Portrait Prize for women held in Sydney.
“I love the ultimate freedom of expressing myself and the joy it brings me when someone else really sees and ‘gets’ my work. The titles I use for each painting complete the communiqué of what I am portraying. I revere the 3 earth elements of gold, silver and copper and infuse those in all my art creations. It is very satisfying to witness people connect while viewing an evocative work.”
Karin’s first open studio was when the inaugural event was launched in 2014 and this will be her seventh.
The Exhibition Opening Soirée is on Thursday 5th September @ 6pm-8pm at Voyager Estate and is a ticketed event. The link for tickets is below under 'Events'.
All welcome.

Artist Statement for the Event Guide

Gold, silver and copper leaf are the three frequent elements expressed in the art of my world.
My works tell a multi-layered story and are inspired by the exploration of mysticism, philosophy and curiosity.
Each day of the event promises a glimpse into the mastery of gilding as I invite visitors to witness the intricate art of working with gold leaf.
Exhibition Opening Thursday 5th September 6pm–8pm@Voyager Estate.

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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)

Please Note:Website images can be edited by logging in after your registration is complete. Event Guide Images and Additional Images can not be edited online. Replacement Event Guide images can be sent to Emily Jackson em@emilyjacksondesign.com.au Replacement Additional Marketing images can be sent to Lizzy Pepper marketing@mrros.com.au
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Studio Details

Briefly describe your studio space (is it in your home, shed, farm etc, is it filled with light, is it tiny or cavernous?) & can you provide a taste of what visitors will see and experience there?

I am the Featured Artist at Voyager Estate Winery and I am located in the Wine Room as you enter into the main entrance of the cellar door/restaurant.
I look forward to meeting you.

Describe the kind of interactive experience you may provide to visitors. E.g. are you demonstrating your art practice?

This year my new work explores the dynamics between 24ct gold leaf and natural found rocks creating small sculptures encapsulating the organic form. I will be working progressively on a painting or object d'arts in a sheltered corner in the Wine Room. Gold Leaf is very fragile and a breath of a breeze can send it dancing around the space.

Demonstrating daily 11am-3pm except Thursdays.

Are you sharing a studio with another artist?No
HTML BlockPlease indicate when your studio will be open during the event. Please note your studio must be open for a minimum of 12 days to be eligible for this event.
Sat 9 Septam
Sun 10 Septam
Mon 11 Septam
Tue 12 Septam
Wed 13 Septam
Thu 14 Septclosed
Fri 15 Septam
Sat 16 Septam
Sun 17 Septam
Mon 18 Septam
Tue 19 Septam
Wed 20 Septam
Thu 21 Septclosed
Fri 22 Septam
Sat 23 Septam
Sun 24 Septam
Please indicate below whether your studio has or is:
  • carpark
  • buspark
  • access
  • family
  • refreshments
Accessibility guidelinesIs there a clear and accessible path to your front entry?
  • No steps or barriers, steep inclines, uneven or loose surfaces
  • Paths are clear from the carpark
  • Suits a walking frame or wheelchair
Is your entry/exit point easy to find?
  • There is a sign that everyone can see for emergency evacuation
Is there enough space for someone to move a wheelchair around your work?
  • Ensure that there is adequate space between your furniture and displays
Have you got stairs?
  • Perhaps this is mitigated by a ramp.
If you have a no to any of these questions, it’s okay, just don’t check the 'Universal access' box!
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MARKETING AND PUBLICITY

The next section helps our marketing contractors get to know more about you and helps them in promoting your studio.. If you do not wish to participate in PR and marketing opportunities, you can skip to the next section.
Do you have any professional photos or video of you in action or your work in addition to what has been supplied for the catalogue? Please email them to marketing@mrros.com.auYes
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Events, Workshops, 'In-conversation' events and Special Activities

Are you planning any workshops or events during MRROS? Please add details, and a booking link if required. Please keep this section for Events only - Demonstrations which are part of your regular Open Studios offering can be included in your Artist Statement for the Website instead. If you are planning more than three events please email additional details to marketing@mrropenstudios.com.au. If you are planning a regular event (eg a daily workshop) please enter this as a single event and include the days it will be running in the description, however PLEASE NOTE: Events without a date will not appear in the website Event Guide or Event Calendar. Please note you can edit this section to update or add new events up until MRROS begins.
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Event One

Event Name'Pure Gold' Exhibition Opening @ Voyager Estate
Date09/05/2024
Start Time06:00 PM
End Time08:00 PM
Event Description

SAVE THE DATE:
Enjoy a glass of wine and canapes as we celebrate my 35th solo exhibition and latest body of work at an artist sundowner evening at Voyager Estate.

Come and check out my latest body of work which incorporates the intricacies of gold leaf and my latest exploration into the abstract of shapes.

I can’t wait to say hello to you.
Ticketing information and link available online now.

Optional booking link (eg TryBooking / Eventbrite etc)rezdy.com
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Event Two

Date09/14/2024
Start Time11:00 AM
End Time03:00 PM
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Event Three

Start Time11:00 AM
End Time03:00 PM
UsernameKarinLuciano
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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.

Billing AddressKarin Luciano's River-Crossing Studio
4a Callistemon Drive
Margaret RIver, WA Margaret River
Australia
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Event Registration and Membership 2023Event Registration and Membership 2023, Qty: 1, Price: $ 935.00
Total$ 935.00