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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Leon Holmes is doing a two day plein air oil painting class at Plein Air Down Under, and if you want to learn from a master, here is your opportunity.![]()
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Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 September in Mandurah and Caraholly Orchard, Dwellingup.![]()
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If you are new to oil painting, and don't have any gear, there are hire options available.![]()
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Full details in the link below![]()
pleinairdownunder.com/leon-holmes/
Finding your tribe is priceless and the friendships made at Plein Air Down Under are enduring and heartwarming. ![]()
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Plein air painting brought these three artists together, and their antics make us smile. ![]()
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Today we celebrate the tribe of Lorene Vigus Sarah Pondevie and Andy Dolphin Art
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Are you ready for some beautiful artwork imagery??![]()
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The Spirit of the Landscape art exhibition is one of many highlights of Plein Air Down Under, and thanks to Val Brooks, the new Instagram page is being updated, right back to the very first exhibition in 2022.![]()
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This annual exhibition marks the commencement of our plein air season.![]()
Invited artists are a curated selection of Plein Air Down Under Feature Artists, Award Winners and/or Guest Artists, ensuring a high standard of work while acknowledging the artists’ continued involvement and support of Plein Air Down Under.![]()
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Follow our new page on Instagram and stay tuned for an announcement of our 2025 Spirit of the Landscape exhibiting artists.![]()
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www.instagram.com/spiritofthelandscape/![]()
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Val Brooks #spiritofthelandscape Leon Holmes ![]()
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Image: Gascoyne Gums by Leon Holmes
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This video is 2 minutes 51 seconds long BUT it gives a really good overview of last year's festival.![]()
If you are considering attending Plein Air Down Under this year, this may help you decide. The festival runs for seven days and you can participate in everything, or choose what suits you best.![]()
It's fun, it's full of learning oppiortunities, lots of outdoor painting, camaraderie, awards & prizes, exhibitions and selling opportunities.![]()
AND it's the only place in Australia where you can watch and learn from Michele Usibelli (USA) and Aaron Schuerr (USA).![]()
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Full details here: pleinairdownunder.com/program-at-a-glance-2025/
Skill development and learning opportunities could be a legitimate tax deduction as part of your art practice.![]()
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If you are considering attending Masterclasses and/or Workshops as part of Plein Air Down Under, it makes sense to register before 30 June. A Tax Invoice and Receipt is emailed as soon as the registration is received.![]()
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Have a look at the full list of Masterclasses and Workshops here: pleinairdownunder.com/workshops/
Contact
Postal Address
P.O Box 788
30-32 Pinjarra Road
30-32 Pinjarra Road
Mandurah, WA
Australia, 6210
Australia, 6210
