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
How beautiful is this landscape? And it's just across the road from Sarah's artist residency.![]()
And the pub is just a short walk across the footbridge. 😂![]()
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Thanks to the River House Pinjarra, such a fabulous opportunity to be immersed in the creative process, in beautiful surroundings.
If you are following Sarah Pondevie and her artist residency at the River House Pinjarra, here is some more inspiration.![]()
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We hope this inspires you to get outside today, and simply enjoy your natural surroundings. Wherever you are.
Congratulations Harlow Paton, winner of the Foyer Gallery People's Choice Award, presented by Community Bank Halls Head ![]()
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There were a LOT of visitors to the PADU Exhibitions, and we were excited to see one of our Youth entrants take out this award, voted by the general public. Last year, Harlow attended two of Lori Putnam's Masterclasses, and this year he was a keen student of Michele Usibelli Fine Art. ![]()
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This is one young artist to watch, and we would like to thank Community Bank Halls Head for the continued support and sponsorship, which makes awards like this possible. ![]()
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Here's something different, and very special.![]()
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The children’s hospital fundraising event was treated to a Leon Holme live painting session, and we all know what a magical experience that is. Beginning with a blank canvas, a teddy batsman and voilà - the end result is masterful, and a whole lot of fun.![]()
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Congratulations Leon, such a worthy cause.
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This year, the River House Pinjarra collaborated with PADU to offer a one week Artist Residency at their boutique accommodation. It was difficult to decide between Andy Dolphin Art and Sarah Pondevie's applications, so they received a one week residency each.![]()
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Sarah has just commenced her week's residency, and we are excited to watch her creative journey unfold.![]()
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Thank you to the River House Pinjarra for this generous offer, we know this will be a special experience and a wonderful opportunity for Sarah and Andy.![]()
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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
