Since the days of the impressionists, artists have enjoyed the experience of painting outdoors. It is one of the true joys of being a painter.
Not only are we at one with nature, but there is also the camaraderie when two or more paint on location.
Plein Air Down Under is Australia’s longest running and largest outdoor painting festival and features awards and prizes, feature artists, youth involvement, demonstrations and two exhibitions of plein air paintings.
Plein Air Down Under presents a week of outdoor and evening paint-outs, over $12,000 in awards and prizes, workshops, youth involvement and two art exhibitions. Internationally renowned Feature Artists Michele Usibelli (USA), Aaron Schuerr (USA) and Leon Holmes (Aus) will run Masterclasses, paint and demonstrate throughout the festival.
Over 200 artists will be painting throughout Mandurah’s town centre, cultural precinct, and the historic town of Pinjarra. When the artists aren’t on site painting, the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre serves as the festival hub, offering artists and spectators the opportunity to watch demonstrations, and enjoy the festivities.
Highlights of the 2025 festival will include:
- Workshops and Masterclasses
- Painting demonstrations
- Free have-a-go art activities for all ages
- Spirit of the Landscape Art Exhibition
- Artist registration open to professional, non-professional and youth artists
- Over $12,000 in awards and prizes NOW $13,000!
- Day and evening paint-outs
- A two-hour Quick Draw painting competition
- Opportunities to exhibit, sell and buy original artwork.
Gallery
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We are very excited to announce our 2025 Spirit of the Landscape exhibiting artists.![]()
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Invited artists are a curated selection of Plein Air Down Under Feature Artists, 2024 Award Winners and/or Guest Artists, ensuring a high standard of work while acknowledging the artists’ continued involvement and support of Plein Air Down Under. ![]()
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Andy Dolphin, Bob Saxon, Deborah Zibah, Gordon Alexander, James Walker, Jo Wesley, John Bullock, Leanne Pearson, Linda MacAulay, Merv Lindsay, Val Brooks, Vicki Lee, Feature Artist Michele Usibelli (USA), Feature Artist Aaron Schuerr (USA) and Feature Artist Leon Holmes (Aus).![]()
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This annual exhibition celebrates the vast landscapes of rural, regional and remote Australia, with an international twist.![]()
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Please join us for the exhibition opening on:![]()
Saturday 6 September, 2.30pm (following the World Wide Paint Out)![]()
Alcoa Mandurah Art Gallery, inside Mandurah Performing Arts Centre![]()
9 Ormsby Tce. Mandurah![]()
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Image: The Maclean, NSW by Bob Saxon![]()
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There is something profound, yet serene about this image of![]()
Hilary Nath & Gordon Alexander painting in Pinjarra, at Plein Air Down Under 2022.![]()
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Painting in nature creates a sense of joy, tranquility and well-being and doing it with like-minded people adds another layer to the experience.![]()
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Thank you to photographer Mark Labrow who has captured the essence of plein air painting to perfection. ![]()
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Mark Labrow Hilary Nath Gordon Alexander![]()
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A reminder...![]()
if you would like to paint at Plein Air Down Under, save yourself $25 and register by 31 July. Read the post below to see what is included, there is a lot!!![]()
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Register here: www.trybooking.com/CYSEPDiscounted Early Bird Artist Registrations ACCESS ALL AREAS close on 31 July. Save yourself $25 and register now.![]()
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Held annually in Mandurah and the Peel region, Australia’s premier outdoor painting festival brings together artists of all skill levels, mediums and ages for a week of creativity, connection and learning.![]()
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What to Expect:![]()
🎨 Outdoor Painting – Paint with over 200 plein air artists![]()
🏆 Competitions & Prizes – Over $13,000 in awards up and prizes![]()
🖌️ Workshops & Demonstrations – Learn from world renowned Feature Artists Michele Usibelli (USA), Aaron Schuerr (USA) & Leon Holmes (Aus)![]()
🎭 Art Exhibitions – Sell your festival plein air paintings![]()
🌿 Scenic Locations – Paint rural landscapes, waterways and heritage sites![]()
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Register now to be part of an immersive and inspiring celebration of outdoor painting at: www.pleinairdownunder.com![]()
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📅 When: 23 – 30 September 2025![]()
📍 Where: Mandurah and the Peel region, Western Australia![]()
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If you are wondering about using acrylics outside, have a look at this clip from Linda MacAulay. ![]()
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If you would like to know more about Linda's class at Plein Air Down Under, check out the event below:![]()
TAKING ACRYLICS OUTSIDE with Linda MacAulay
ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT TO APPLY.![]()
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The River House boutique accommodation invites artists to apply for a unique artist residency program in the heart of Pinjarra, in collaboration with Plein Air Down Under.![]()
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Residency Details: ![]()
• Support Provided: Up to 7 days complimentary accommodation at the River House Pinjarra![]()
• Timing: To be determined with the successful artist and can be planned for the week directly before or after PADU 2025![]()
• Eligibility: open to 2025 PADU artists, with ACCESS ALL AREAS artist registration.![]()
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Apply here: www.riverhousepinjarra.com/artist-residency![]()
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And remember, you need to be registered to paint at Plein Air Down Under this year to be eligible.![]()
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Contact
Postal Address
P.O Box 788
30-32 Pinjarra Road
30-32 Pinjarra Road
Mandurah, WA
Australia, 6210
Australia, 6210
