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
- 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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How organised do you like to be for an outdoor painting festival??![]()
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We LOVE Sarah Pondevie's little clip on how she prepares for Plein Air Down Under, and she is speaking from many years of PADU experience.![]()
And most importantly, there is still room for Sarah's painting buddy Lorene Vigus. ♥️♥️![]()
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What are your hot tips for Plein Air Down Under?
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NEW EVENT RELEASE : LIVE PASTEL DEMONSTRATION with Feature Artist Aaron Schuerr.![]()
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How is the preparatory drawing done?![]()
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During Aaron Schuerr's 90 minute theatre presentation, he will demonstrate how he begins his pastel painting, and the steps and techniques he uses to create a masterful artwork.![]()
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Saturday 27 September, 1pm![]()
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Fishtrap Theatre![]()
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Note: Fully Registered Artists – DO NOT REGISTER as this is already included in your Access All Areas Pass.![]()
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Aaron Schuerr Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
2025 LIVE PASTEL DEMONSTRATION
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In this 90 minute live pastel demonstration Aaron Schuerr will take the audience through his process, from its beginning stages to a finished artwork.
Sending a shout out to the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre.![]()
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How lucky are we to have such a magnificent venue as the festival hub for Plein Air Down Under? It allows us to host Masterclasses and Workshops, present our awards in beautiful surroundings, hold theatre demonstrations and presentations, host dinners and Feature Artist Panel Discussions AND present two art exhibitions in elegant gallery spaces.![]()
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The Mandurah Performing Arts Centre is one of Australia’s premier regional performing and visual arts centres. It is designed around glassed foyer areas that offer sweeping waterfront views and includes the 800-seat Boardwalk Theatre, 144-seat Fishtrap Theatre and the Alcoa Mandurah Art Gallery.![]()
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Thank you for the love you show our event, and for your continued support. 💞
This Saturday & Sunday is the Pinjarra Festival, two days of live music, entertainment and activities for all ages, markets and food galore.![]()
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Call in to the Plein Air Down Under marquee and say hello - it's a BIG festival with something for everyone.![]()
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This September, Feature Artist Michele Usibelli will be doing Masterclasses and a newly announced Theatre Presentation - there are many ways to watch and learn from her. ![]()
More info pleinairdownunder.com/michele-usibelli/
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Postal Address
P.O Box 788
30-32 Pinjarra Road
30-32 Pinjarra Road
Mandurah, WA
Australia, 6210
Australia, 6210
