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 the Peel region’s largest outdoor painting festival and features awards and prizes, feature artists, youth involvement, demonstrations and an exhibition 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 artists 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
- Spirit of the Landscape Art Exhibition
- Artist registration open to professional, non-professional and youth artists
- Over $12,000 in awards and prizes
- Day and evening paint-outs
- A two-hour Quick Draw painting competition
- Opportunities to exhibit, sell and buy original artwork.
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We are excited to welcome pastelist Aaron Schuerr (USA) to our star-studded 2025 Feature Artist line-up. Aaron's specialist skills in Pastel will be shared via a two-day Masterclass, as well as one plein air and one studio demonstration.![]()
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From Livingston, Montana, Aaron is an internationally recognised plein air artist who embarks on solo plein air treks across the Grand Canyon, over the Beartooth Mountains and deep into the alpine wilderness of Montana and Colorado. He also makes regular trips to the coast, painting and teaching workshops in Maui and along the California coast.![]()
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Places in Aaron's Pastel Masterclass are limited and will be released soon. ![]()
In the meantime, check out more of Aaron's work at www.aaronschuerr.com/![]()
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Aaron Schuerr
As you begin to plan your September trip to Plein Air Down Under, consider staying longer to explore - and paint - your way around the beautiful Peel Region of Western Australia.![]()
During our PADU Experience Peel Paint Outs we schedule painting events in the wider Peel Region, but there is still so much more. Follow the link to see why we love where we live. ![]()
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visitmandurah.com/top-nature-experiences-in-mandurah/![]()
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We are excited to be collaborating with Andy Dolphin Art for Plein Air Down Under's first Satellite Event for 2025. ![]()
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This Pen & Wash workshop is suitable for beginners or those who have some drawing skill but want to improve the fundamentals or add a bit of colour to their work whether for fun, colour studies or, maybe, travel journalling.![]()
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www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1349843PERTH: Pen & Wash Workshop.![]()
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Proud to present as a Plein Air Down Under Satellite Event.
🌟 What is a Satellite Event? 🌟![]()
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A Plein Air Down Under Satellite Event is a special collaboration with an activity, event, workshop or exhibition outside our main festival months of September and October.![]()
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These pop-up events allow us to connect, inspire and educate the plein air community all year round. They can happen anywhere, anytime—and guess what? We’ve got some coming up soon! 🎨✨![]()
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Stay tuned for exciting announcements! 👀🎨![]()
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If you are wondering what Plein Air Down Under is all about, have a look at this short video of last year's outdoor painting festival. This year's festival dates are 23 - 30 September and artists of all mediums and skill levels are invited.![]()
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SAVE THE DATE and join over 200 other plein air artists in the beautiful Peel Region of Western Australia.![]()
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Thanks to Overland Media for the great video!!![]()
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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
