Every few weeks we put out a great blog post to share insightful interviews with many of the makers who take place in our market!
Sept. 22, 2021
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.
Aug. 23, 2021
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.
July 28, 2021
Perth Upmarket’s close community partnership with Guide Dogs WA has shown how artists, creatives and the local community can join forces for good. Over 200 Perth Upmarket businesses and over 10,000 loyal shoppers who visit each quarterly market have raised $35,000 towards raising and training a guide dog puppy.
June 2, 2021
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.
May 28, 2021
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!
May 19, 2021
With our Winter Upmarket coming up, avoid the chill with these winter warmer comfort food, perfect for a winter’s night in. Think warming teas, hearty gnocchi and comforting curries, there will certainly be something to tickle your fancy. Pop by their stalls on Sunday 13th June and check out our full retailer lineup here.
March 15, 2021
Four creatives from the western suburbs of Dalkeith, Claremont, Subiaco and Shenton Park are using their art to support communities in need and help create a more sustainable world. Collectively, they will exhibit for the first time ever at WA’s biggest design market – Perth Upmarket – to show how easy it is to do good while shopping.
March 5, 2021
Latasha's Kitchen.Latasha Menon At a time when more small businesses are looking towards having an online presence due to the global pandemic, Mt Hawthorn’s foodie – Latasha Menon – is bucking this economic trend by opening a “grab and go” Regional Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern food store.
Nov. 19, 2020
Doctor Bronwen Holding is saying “goodbye” for now to her 25 year medical career so she can have time to smell and discover many Australian flowers that she studies and then recreates with ceramics.