More than 150 artists will welcome visitors to their studios from Busselton to Augusta this September (13 to 28th) for Margaret River Region Open Studios (MRROS).
This award-winning event is now in its 12th year and has become a highlight on WA’s arts calendar.
Art lovers can explore the Margaret River Region via studios in some of our most picturesque and inspiring locations. Studios might be converted barns, sea containers, railway carriages or inside artist’s homes. The variety of art and experiences provided by the artists is phenomenal.
This year’s MRROS includes well-known and highly respected names including Leon Pericles, Rebecca Cool, Lesley Meaney, Christian Fletcher, Lauren Wilhelm, Caroline Juniper, Ian Dowling, Nathan Day and Gerry Reilly. Established, hobbyist, emerging and mid-career artists create an exciting array of opportunities to discover new talent or purchase work from an artist long admired.
For the second year, Open Studios will be bolstered by increased support from Private Properties Holiday Homes as the event’s Principal Partner.
In 2024, approximately 12,200 visitors made 110,000 studio visits over the 16 days, turning the region into an art playground.
MRROS recently won Silver at the Australian Tourism Awards for Festivals and Events.
Each of our artists are now profiled on the event website mrropenstudios.com.au so visitors can start planning their creative adventure. An A3 Event Guide will be available closer to the event from your nearest Jackson’s Drawing Supplies, regional visitor centres, participating Galleries, or view online.
Book accommodation now to avoid disappointment – visit event partner privateproperties.com.au or margaretriver.com.
Studios typically open from 10am to 4pm daily, but please check the website or event guide for details.
MRROS is made possible thanks to Private Properties, Tourism Western Australia, Jacksons Drawing Supplies, Rio Tinto and more.
