First at Upmarket this March
Perth Upmarket
by Perth Upmarket Marketing
2y ago
First at Upmarket is an initiative to give new creatives a helping hand and provide support for their first Upmarket. Held in Hackett Hall, this incubator concept launched in 2021 to encourage new creative small businesses to test the market and has since been very well received by both customers and retailers. The following creatives will be debuting at the next Perth Upmarket on 20th March; they have been especially selected for their talent and potential — we highly recommend checking them out! d squared glass art Glass in all its forms has always intrigued Donna Di Bartolomeo o ..read more
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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Perth Upmarket
by Perth Upmarket Marketing
2y ago
The season of romance is upon us. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching—in exactly two weeks!—that doesn’t leave much time for shopping. This gift guide features some stunning selections from the talented retailers of Perth Upmarket; best of all, they’re all locally-designed products — what better way to spoil your loved one than to treat them with some Western Australian creativity? For dedicating your love Paper installation artist Melanie Gray of 22folds makes beautiful paper cranes, and these Love Birds frames would make the perfect keepsake to mark your relationship. © 22folds — Love Bird ..read more
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Top 5 tips for decorating your home office
Perth Upmarket
by Perth Upmarket Marketing
2y ago
The COVID-19 global pandemic has certainly made an impact on the way we live, socialise and work. Lockdowns globally have resulted in many people taking their jobs home and the home office is now a much-coveted, normal trend feature of modern living.  A recent observation by an architectural firm showed that pre-COVID, only 10% to 15% of apartment units and houses built had some type of dedicated office space. This figure is expected to increase by up to 75% going forward. With more than half of life predicted to be spent working, we feel it is important to create a home office that you w ..read more
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Dongara Artist Puts WA’s Bushland In Local Homes and National Exhibition
Perth Upmarket
by Perth Upmarket Marketing
2y ago
Growing up in the bush left Dongara artist Jayne Rolinson with lasting memories of places, colourful characters and a deep love for nature. Jayne is now making sure everyone can have a piece of WA bushland through her Cossack Art Awards win and as a selected artist for new apartment developments and gallery openings across the State. “I have always been creative all of my life, from designing clothes to various arts  and sculpting. But it wasn’t until I had my children and  moved back to the country that I went all in to develop my art practice” said Jayne.  “Living in remote b ..read more
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Western Suburb Artists Fulfill Market Demand for Unique and Local Art
Perth Upmarket
by Perth Upmarket Marketing
2y ago
Three artists from the western suburbs of Churchlands, Subiaco and Mt Claremont have been filling the artistic demand for unique and local creations by art collectors, corporate bodies, developers, and galleries around WA and nationally. Collectively, they now will exhibit new and original artworks at Art Upmarket on Saturday 16 October at UWA. Michelle Jane Williamson (Churchlands), Larissa Nguyen (Subiaco) and Joanne Duffy (Mt Claremont) are three out of 60 artists who have expanded the audience for their art via Art Upmarket — a first of its kind marketplace to connect WA painters, sculptor ..read more
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Calling WA Home Sparked Joy and Success for Ellenbrook Artist
Perth Upmarket
by Perth Upmarket Marketing
2y ago
When South African born and now Ellenbrook resident Hayley Krüger left her hometown for Queensland in 2006, she was not anticipating economic downturns, moving 13 times and undergoing back surgery. But when she finally settled down in WA, Hayley found her calling as an artist and now her native botanical art is being sought around the world! “My husband’s job in the resources sector saw my family and I moving constantly, and along the way I lost my own identity and needed something just for myself,” Hayley explained.  “I had a career in graphic design back in South Africa and when we move ..read more
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South West Artist Uses Art to Send Environmental Message at Sculptures by The Sea
Perth Upmarket
by Perth Upmarket Marketing
2y ago
For over 50 years, Neil Turner has farmed the WA Wheatbelt, where he experienced everything about the land – sparse rainfall, soil erosion, wind, fire. Then, moving to Stratham, the now Bunbury resident has exchanged farming tools with woodwork equipment to share important messages about our environment in an artistic manner.   “My mother was an artist, so growing up, oil paints, cake decorating, and china painting always surrounded me. From an early age at school, I remember enjoying the art classes, then later in high school, tech drawing, woodwork and metalwork, so I have always e ..read more
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Southern Suburbs Professionals Get Their Art On at Perth’s Biggest Design Market
Perth Upmarket
by Perth Upmarket Marketing
2y ago
Three professionals from the Perth suburbs of South Perth, Carlisle and East Victoria Park, are showing that creative dreams do come true with their recent selection to exhibit — for the first time ever — at Perth Upmarket, where their local and handmade art will be on full display by more than 15,000 people.  What started as hobbies and creative outlets in baby fashion, quirky gift cards and embroidered homewares for Claire Turner (South Perth), Belinda Werndly (Carlisle) and Emma Giblett are now going to be showcased at WA’s biggest design market on Sunday 19 September. “Claire from eni ..read more
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Ex-Wildflower and Stirling Chef Challenge Famous French Patisserie Recipes for Modern Tastes
Perth Upmarket
by Justine Barsley
3y ago
Butter, cream, eggs and milk are some of the essential ingredients you will find at any French bakery. But at an Osborne Park French patisserie, you won’t see any of these items. Instead WA plant-based ingredients such as Geraldton wax and native thyme are plentiful, as a French-trained, Perth loving chef recreates baked masterpieces for modern tastes.  Chef Cedric Manile and his business partner, Laura Allieres, are turning well-known French patisserie recipes – croissants, Mille Feuilles and eclairs – on its head as they create Perth’s and possibly the world’s first 100% plant based pas ..read more
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Perth Upmarket Creatives Say Thank You to West Australians with Five Golden Tickets
Perth Upmarket
by Justine Barsley
3y ago
After a challenging 18 months in the retail sector, a number of small businesses and creatives who are part of WA’s biggest design market – Perth Upmarket – are saying a big “cheers” to West Australians for supporting and buying local with a Roald Dahl inspired win one of five golden tickets!    Justine Barsley, Director of Perth Upmarket, commented that despite the challenges that COVID-19 brought to many small businesses and the creative sector, there has been continued interest and generous spending at the quarterly events, supporting the survival of many market retailers.  ..read more
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