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.
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Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to join internationally recognised plein air artist, Aaron Schuerr for his Master Class "From Plein Air to Studio" (all mediums) brought to you by Plein Air Down Under. Enjoy Aaron's engaging and inspiring teaching style. We are so fortunate to have such talent available to us in Mandurah! This workshop is part of the Plein Air Down Under Festival week.![]()
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We are happy to welcome Ray White Mandurah back as a Platinum Sponsor of Plein Air Down Under, for the third year.![]()
Part of this partnership includes the Ray White Mandurah Acquisitional Award of $3,000. This award is available to all fully registered artists, with the winning artwork depicting a Mandurah scene painted at Plein Air Down Under 2025, on Day one - Saturday 27 September. This whole day is full of Ray White surprises for our registered artists, beginning with complimentary coffee, their team on hand to assist with anything and everything, complimentary dinner Saturday night and a fabulous door prize.![]()
The competition entries will be judged by the Ray White Mandurah team and displayed proudly in their office at 32 Pinjarra Road, Mandurah![]()
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Thanks once again to the @Shire of Murray for continuing to sponsor the $1500 Pinjarra Acquisitional Award. All artists registered to paint at Plein Air Down Under are eligible for this and many other awards, with the total prize pool now over $13,000.![]()
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On Day Two of the festival weekend, Sunday 28 September, artists will be painting along the Pinjarra Heritage Trail. Submit your Pinjarra masterpiece for judging and exhibition on either 27 or 28 September, with all award winners announced on Monday 29 September.![]()
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Image: 2024 Pinjarra Acquisitional Award winner, St John & Friends by Sam Swadling![]()
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Meet Xanthe Turner, Plein Air Down Under's Youth Ambassador.![]()
Xanthe has been busy designing a series of workshops for 12 - 18 year olds - stay tuned for more info....
Join us on this nostalgic journey as we swipe through the pages of our history – from our humble beginnings in 2019 to Australia’s premiere outdoor painting festival. Each year, new strokes of talent are added to the masterpiece that is Plein Air Down Under.![]()
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One of the many things we love is the festival’s vibrant sense of community and camaraderie. As we grow, so do the friendships and that initial sense of wonder and excitement – but amplified!![]()
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We can't wait to see what 2025 will bring for this not-so-little festival!![]()
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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
