Our artists are looking forward to welcoming you in 2025, inviting you into their creative spaces to share the passion behind their work.

 

Mundaring Hills Open Studios is a once-a-year opportunity to meet the artists, explore their studios and see where the magic truly happens.

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Creative inspiration

For decades, the Hills of the Mundaring region have attracted creative souls inspired by the area's spectacular natural beauty. Towering forests, winding waterways, and abundant wildlife have made this a haven for artistic expression.

 

Only 30 km from Perth, Mundaring is a perfect day-trip or weekend destination for anyone wanting a taste of “Hills” life and a chance to connect with the vibrant community of artists who call this region home.

 

Something for everyone

This year’s event is our biggest yet – with 81 artists across 30 studios and 4 venues from Swan View and Greenmount in the west to Chidlow and Gidgegannup in the east.

 

Whether your tastes lean toward landscape painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, abstract art, glasswork, mosaic, textiles or woodwork, you’ll find something to spark your imagination and delight your senses.

 

Come and experience the creativity, the community and the inspiration of Mundaring Hills Open Studios 2025.

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To view the artists and their work click here.​​  Some artists also have videos where they discuss their art.  You can see that here.

 

You can also view the artists at the venues here

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Plan ahead

Take some time to explore this brochure—there's a lot to discover along the art trail. With so many studios to visit, planning your journey in advance will help you enjoy your personal highlights at a relaxed pace. Use this opportunity to connect with the artists and artworks that resonate with you.

 

We’ve created an interactive Google Map to show the location of each participating artist. This makes it easy to chart your own course through the trail.  Link to Google Map

 

Be adventurous—visit an artist you’ve never heard of, especially those located in the eastern parts of the region. You might be surprised by what you find!

 

Respect

Our artists are excited to see you, but we ask that you supervise your children and pets while you are in their studios.

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Please ask permission before photographing any artworks.

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Feel free to ask questions. Our artists love to talk to people about art!

But remember, if you feel unwell, it is best to refrain from visiting.

 

Eat, drink, stay

While you're in the Hills, take time to enjoy everything we have to offer.

 

From charming old pubs to cosy cafés, acclaimed restaurants, and welcoming wineries, you'll find a diverse range of food and drink to delight your senses.

 

There are also many beautiful spots where you can pause, breathe in the fresh air, and soak up the natural landscapes that inspire our local artists.

 

If you’d like to stay a little longer, there are plenty of overnight accommodation options to help you fully experience the laid-back Hills lifestyle

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Click here to find a few places to try.

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acknowledgements

We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we operate, the Whadjuk people, as well as other First Australians connected with this land. We pay our respects to Elders both past and present.

 

We thank the organising team: Silvana Ferrario, Liz Berry and Denise Bending and volunteers Neil Elliott, Kat Hardwick, June Stevens, Rebecca Tester, Yvonne Wadley, Melissa De Winter, Ian Kay, Dee Constable, Louise Thorpe, Cindy Watson, Belinda Kay, Craig McKeough and Lee Johnson who gave their time to make this event happen and the advertisers who help make this brochure possible.

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Thank you to the Shire of Mundaring and Bendigo Bank (Community Bank Mundaring) for their support.

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A big thanks also to the visitors who appreciate and support local artists and, of course, to all the artists who have opened their studios with a warm welcome.

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history

During the ‘80s, potter Greg Crowe held open studio sales of work at his home in Hovea. In 2002 he participated in the St Croix Valley Pottery Tour in Minnesota, USA. On his return he mentioned to fellow ceramicist/painter, Joel Smoker, about the idea of starting something similar. ​

In 1991 Joel moved down from Kununurra to a property in Stoneville where he established a ceramics studio and kiln shed. Joel’s art sold through various galleries and craft shops and he was also keen to sell from home.

In the mid 2000s Joel and his wife visited a number of art studios one spring weekend in Kalamunda. The Shire of Kalamunda event involved an art trail using a provided map that showed the location of the open studios.

With this in mind and Greg’s USA experience, Joel approached the Mundaring Arts Centre. No funds were available so he presented a proposal to all the artists and craftspeople that he could think of in the Shire of Mundaring. There were 10 responses and a meeting was set up.

After much discussion it was decided to hold the first MHOS event on the last weekend of October, 2009. A bank account was opened and each artist contributed money to pay for the trail maps to be distributed around the Shire. Each member also had a role to play in facilitating the success of the project. Artists involved in that first MHOS weekend were; Brian Aylward, Joanna Capella, Greg Crowe, Inta Goddard, Willem Heyneker, Christine Hingston, Jeremy Holton, Judy Kotai, Graeme Pages-Oliver and Joel Smoker – and you will note – some are still participating.