Our Festival

    Something new, unique and uplifting is capturing the community’s imagination.
    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.
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    PLEIN AIR DOWN UNDER INVITES LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS TO JOIN IN THE FUN OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST OUTDOOR PAINTING FESTIVAL.

    The 2023 festival dates of 19 – 26 September have been extended to include Masterclasses, Workshops and Experience Peel Paint Outs – all designed to celebrate the art of painting outdoors.  The festival weekend of 23-25 September comes to life around Mandurah’s town centre, cultural precinct and the historic town of Pinjarra.

    Focussing on outdoor and evening paint-outs, the event presents feature artists, over $8,000 in awards and prizes, workshops, youth involvement, demonstrations and an exhibition of plein air paintings.

    Your Artist Registration includes:

    • Access to paint at all paint outs from 19 – 26 September, including the festival weekend of 23-25 September
    • Eligibility for awards and prize money, over $8,000.
    • Exhibition and selling opportunities in the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre.
    • Registration for the two hour Quick Draw Painting Competition.
    • The option of participating in pre-festival Masterclasses (separate registration fee).

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    Plein Air Down Under
    To help you get the most from your September Plein Air Down Under experience, have a good look at the Program at a Glance. You will be surprised by the number of activities, Masterclasses, Workshops and Paint Outs – and this is BEFORE the festival weekend even begins!Whether you come for the whole week, or just the festival weekend, we don’t want you to miss a thing.pleinairdownunder.com/program-at-a-glance/Photography by @Mark Labrow Photography #Outdoorpainting #internationalpleinairpainters #pleinairpainting#pleinair #amandabrettartist #britpleinair #pleinairworkshops#perthpleinairpainters ... See MoreSee Less

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    Plein Air Down Under
    Introducing the EXPERIENCE PEEL PAINT OUT AWARD, presented by the Peel Development Commission.This year Plein Air Down Under has even more painting days and from 19 – 22 September registered artists can paint anywhere in the Peel Region and be eligible for this new award. From the ancient thrombolites at Lake Clifton to the Dwellingup orchards, there is so much to explore.Start planning your Experience Peel Paint Outs by visiting:www.peel.wa.gov.au/our-region/visit-our-region/This festival is supported by funding from the Peel Development Commission.#peeldevelopmentcommission#visitpeel#shireofmurray #pinjarra#visitdwellingup #carahollyorchard ... See MoreSee Less

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    Email:
    pleinairdownunder@gmail.com
    Phone:
    +61 414 441 761
    Postal Address
    P.O Box 788
    30-32 Pinjarra Road
    Mandurah, WA
    Australia, 6210