12 - 27 September 2026

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12-27 SEPTEMBER
2026

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Art in Abundance

Discover a wealth of creativity this spring as 152 artists open their studios. Pick up a printed Event Guide to plan your art crawl or browse it online.

 

Find the perfect spot to recharge after a day meeting artists. Book a stay with the accommodation partners that generously support Open Studios.

 

Following your art adventure, share your feedback in our visitor survey and you’ll go in the draw to win a $4,000 Private Properties experience, thanks to our presenting partner. Complete the survey for a chance to win.

12 - 27 September 2026

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Meet 152 Artists this spring

152 artists are taking part in our 13th Open Studios event. Browse their listings and plan your art adventure.

Meet the 2026 Artists

Voted Best Event in Australia (almost)

MRROS won silver in Events & Festivals at the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. The first arts event to ever carry off such a prestigious award.

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Potter puts his art to work for local soup kitchen

Margaret River Region Open Studios artist Ian Dowling is turning his craft into community connection, coordinating the creation of handmade bowls for the fundraiser – Margaret River Soupie. Twenty seven artists (12 are involved in MRROS) are involved, donating bowls for a one-off feast and providing ceramic artwork for a concurrent month-long exhibition at Nala […]

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A glimpse into Open Studios 2026

Artist videos, take a peek

Enjoy a preview of Open Studios 2026 with these six new videos.

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“People love hearing the stories behind the art they purchase from me, and they get to see the work behind the work. Open Studios invites direct dialogue and keen collectors as well as brand new audiences.”

Artist Ian Mutch just wrapped up another great Open Studios, sharing his process, new projects, animations, ideas and collaborations, and encourages everyone to support AusArt Day on 22 October.

Show your support with a tax-deductible donation now. Link in bio.

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“People love hearing the stories behind the art they purchase from me, and they get to see the work behind the work. Open Studios invites direct dialogue and keen collectors as well as brand new audiences.” Artist Ian Mutch just wrapped up another great Open Studios, sharing his process, new projects, animations, ideas and collaborations, and encourages everyone to support AusArt Day on 22 October. Show your support with a tax-deductible donation now. Link in bio.

On Thursday 22 October, we`re taking part in AusArt Day, a national day of giving for the arts, to help our artists build sustainable creative careers.

Artists have told us what they need: workshops on social media, marketing and running an art business, plus more promotion and printed Event Guides.

Here`s what your gift can do:
✨ $50 prints 25 Event Guides
✨ $200 hangs a street banner in town
✨ $500 fuels our volunteer Art Ambassadors` studio visits
✨ $3,000 funds a workshop to build artists` skills and confidence

If you love Open Studios, AusArt Day is the moment to back it!

Read about the project and donate now >> 🔗 link in bio

Thank you for your support,
Jacquie Happ OAM
Chair, Margaret River Region Open Studios

@creative.australia

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On Thursday 22 October, we're taking part in AusArt Day, a national day of giving for the arts, to help our artists build sustainable creative careers. Artists have told us what they need: workshops on social media, marketing and running an art business, plus more promotion and printed Event Guides. Here's what your gift can do: ✨ $50 prints 25 Event Guides ✨ $200 hangs a street banner in town ✨ $500 fuels our volunteer Art Ambassadors' studio visits ✨ $3,000 funds a workshop to build artists' skills and confidence If you love Open Studios, AusArt Day is the moment to back it! Read about the project and donate now >> 🔗 link in bio Thank you for your support, Jacquie Happ OAM Chair, Margaret River Region Open Studios @creative.australia

💕 Thanks to our volunteer committee of Jacquie Happ OAM (chair), Susanne Finn (vice chair), Susan Montanari (treasurer), Cindy Nasato (secretary), Andrew Thornton Hick, Janine Pittaway, Toni Salmon, Melanie Jarman and Camille Reid.

Thanks also to our contractors Emily Jackson, Amy Penrose, Lizzy Pepper and Donna Watson.

Open Studios would not be possible without your dedication, commitment and enthusiasm. Thank you for continuing to make the event flourish.

💕 Thanks to our Art Ambassadors
A special thanks to Art Ambassador volunteers Andrew Thornton Hick, Cindy Mather, Emma Skinner, Lauren Wilhelm and Janine Carter who promote Open Studios with boundless enthusiasm.

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💕 Thanks to our volunteer committee of Jacquie Happ OAM (chair), Susanne Finn (vice chair), Susan Montanari (treasurer), Cindy Nasato (secretary), Andrew Thornton Hick, Janine Pittaway, Toni Salmon, Melanie Jarman and Camille Reid. Thanks also to our contractors Emily Jackson, Amy Penrose, Lizzy Pepper and Donna Watson. Open Studios would not be possible without your dedication, commitment and enthusiasm. Thank you for continuing to make the event flourish. 💕 Thanks to our Art Ambassadors A special thanks to Art Ambassador volunteers Andrew Thornton Hick, Cindy Mather, Emma Skinner, Lauren Wilhelm and Janine Carter who promote Open Studios with boundless enthusiasm.

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