Margaret River Region Open Studios Event Registration and Membership

AM I ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT?
The Open Studios ethos is one of inclusiveness. Professional, established, emerging and hobbyist artists or affiliated groups working in any medium are invited to open their art studios, workshops and homes to the public over the event period each autumn.

Venues can also extend to wineries, cafes and community premises as long as you can set up a mobile workshop and BE ONSITE FOR A MINIMUM OF 80% OF THE EVENT, as well as offer an interpretive experience based on your art practice. Please note that ‘commercial venues’ will need to become a sponsor of the event, starting from $2,000. Please contact us for more details.

YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IF YOU ARE:
- A practicing visual artist or artisan permanently residing or working within the Open Studios event region, from Busselton to Augusta.
- An affiliated art group, a student group, school or club permanently residing or working within the Open Studios event region.
- All participants must be a current member of Margaret River Region Open Studios (annual membership 1st November - 31st October).
- Your registration for the event will be confirmed upon payment of the ARTIST EVENT FEE AND INSURANCE

ARTIST DETAILS
Name*

First NameLast Name
Contact Number*
Email*
example@example.com

STUDIO DETAILS
Studio Address*

Place Name (if applicable)

Street Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Briefly describe your studio space
Describe the kind of interactive experience you will provide to visitors. E.g. are you demonstrating your art?
Are you sharing a studio with another artist?

NoYes
Please specify who
If your studio is difficult to find, please list directions below.

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Please indicate when your studio will be open during the event. Please note your studio must be open for a minimum of 80% of days to be eligible for this event. *

	Time
Sat 25 Apr
Sun 26 Apr
Mon 27 Apr
Tue 28 Apr
Wed 29 Apr
Thu 30 Apr
Fri 1 May
Sat 2 May
Sun 3 May
Mon 4 May
Tue 5 May
Wed 6 May
Thu 7 May
Fri 8 May
Sat 9 May
Sun 10 May

Please indicate below whether your studio has or is

Parking suitable for carsParking suitable for busesUniversal accessFamily friendlyRefreshments available

MARKETING AND PR

The next section is an opportunity for our PR and Marketing contractors to get to know more about you as an artist and your practice. This information will be used for potential marketing and public relations opportunities, e.g. "where did you live prior to the Margaret River region" could be used to pitch a story about MRROS and your art practice to the community newspaper of your former suburb. If you do not wish to participate in PR and marketing opportunities, you can skip to the next section by clicking the 'next' button below.
Artist Website
www.example.com.au
Instagram Handle
Your artist Instagram handle e.g. @margaretriverregionopenstudio
Facebook Page
Please copy and paste your relevant artist Facebook page link in the box above e.g. https://www.facebook.com/mrropenstudios/

How long have you lived in the Margaret River Region?
Where were you living prior to this?
How long have you been an artist?
Have you had a career change to pursue art? If so, can you provide some insight?
How does living in the Margaret River region influence your art?
Can you describe your style of art and are you taking on a new technique or style in the lead up to this year’s event?
Are you planning anything interactive in your studio during MRROS such as demonstrations, lessons, providing catering etc – and if so is booking required?
Do you have any relatives or close friends also participating in MRROS this year? If so can you please name them?
Have you won any awards in the last 5 years and if so can you please provide the details?
Have you received any media coverage over the past 6 months? If so can you please advise?
Finally, what do you love about Open Studios? If this is your first year, tell us what you loved about visiting other artist's studios in previous years.
Do you have any professional photos of you in action or your work in addition to what has been supplied for the catalogue? And If so are you happy to share with the marketing team? Please email them to marketing@mrros.com.au

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Do you have a Melbourne connection - have you lived there, studied there, exhibited there? Please provide some detail. Our PR and marketing campaign will target Melbourne too this year, as direct flights between Melbourne and Busselton commence a month prior to Open Studios.

PAYMENT DETAILS
The total fee for participating in the Open Studios Event in 2020 is $645, and made up as follows:
- Membership renewal $120
- Participation fee $450, and
- Insurance* $75
*An Insurance rebate is available if you send a copy of your own pre-existing Public Liability insurance cover note to Richard Stubbs at richardstubbs2@gmail.com by 31 March 2019 to receive a full refund.

Payment Options

Full payment upfront is required. If paying by bank deposit or cheque please ensure the balance is received by 31/10/2019.

Please note: Should you require an alternative payment arrangement, then an arrangement may be possible with the Treasurer. Please contact us directly art@mrros.com.au to discuss.
How will you be paying?

Credit CardBank DepositCheque

Bank Deposit Details

BSB: 633000

Account: 163 543 473

Account Name: Margaret River Region Open Studios Inc.

Reference: Artists Name
Cheque

Please send cheques to:

Margaret River Region Open Studios Inc.
PO Box 504
Margaret River, WA 6285

Reference: Artists Name
Should be Empty:

Credit Card Details
First Name	Last Name
Credit Card Number	Security Code
Card Expiration

AM I ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT?

ARTIST DETAILS

ABOUT YOUR PRACTICE

STUDIO DETAILS

MARKETING AND PR

PAYMENT DETAILS