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 Leon Holmes (Aus), Lori Putnam (USA) and Tony Robinson (Ireland) 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 free demonstrations, listen to live music and enjoy the festivities.
Highlights of the 2024 festival 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.
Gallery
Thanks for continuing to come back to Plein Air Down Under Bob, and for creating such vibrant and fun artwork.
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We were due to announce the Top 3 Insta Comp posts yesterday, but we are stuck and need help choosing. Is anyone able to help us???![]()
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- Search Facebook for #PADU2024 and search Instagram for #PADU2024 to see posts and/or reels posted between 17 & 26 September. Only posts and/or reels with this tag are eligible and they will all appear in these searches![]()
- Post your favourite 3 on the Plein Air Down Under Artist Forum Facebook Group, asking for likes to find the most popular. From there, we can create a short list, based on the number of likes to your posts. ![]()
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If you aren't already in this group. request to join, answer the questions, and we will approve you straight away. www.facebook.com/groups/2340774446166982 ![]()
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The quicker you can help us, the quicker we can open this up for polling. ![]()
Thank you for taking part in this, we love your posts, reels and photos. There were some other great photos that weren't tagged, and sadly, these aren't eligible.
A big part of Plein Air Down Under's success is due to the love, dedication and energy of our Steering Committee. They are all volunteers and work throughout the year on the vision, planning and implementation of this festival and we are eternally grateful. ![]()
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Allow us to introduce you to Leon Holmes, Barbara Thoms, Keryn Channing, Sara Holmes, Alan Pickering, Noëmie Morard and our Youth Ambassador Xanthe Turner.![]()
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Huge thanks to our team of volunteers, many from the Mandurah Plein Air Artists, who take on a variety of tasks from installing signs to printing personalised name tags - and everything in between. Thanks also to the Curtin Uni Volunteers for joining us again this year. ![]()
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Here's a visual treat too good to pass up!![]()
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Three exhibitions are on at once AND the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre is open this Saturday 28 September, due to some daytime shows.![]()
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Barb Thoms will be in the gallery, happy to talk about the artwork and all the fabulous Plein Air Down Under artists. Call in and say hello, over 200 artworks are being exhibited, including work by Lori Putnam, Tony Robinson Art and Leon Holmes ![]()
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You have seen the Main Award Winners, now feast your eyes on what is possible in two hours!![]()
The Two Hour Quick Draw Painting Competition is high energy and produces some lively and spontaneous artwork. If you took part - well done! ![]()
Congratulations to all the winners and participants.
Contact
Postal Address
P.O Box 788
30-32 Pinjarra Road
30-32 Pinjarra Road
Mandurah, WA
Australia, 6210
Australia, 6210
