Plein Air Outdoor Painting Festival

Plein Air Down Under – A Celebration of Outdoor Painting

• Dates: 27 – 29 September 2025
• Locations: Mandurah & Pinjarra
• Cost: Free for spectators; artists need to register

 

Australia’s premier outdoor painting festival, Plein Air Down Under, returns to Mandurah and Pinjarra, bringing together artists and art lovers for a vibrant celebration of creativity! Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply love watching art come to life, this festival offers something for everyone.

 

Festival Highlights

• Live painting demonstrations by renowned artists
• Scenic day and evening paint-outs
• A two-hour ‘Quick Draw’ competition
• A full day of painting in historic Pinjarra
• Two exhibitions featuring festival artworks
• Free have-a-go painting activities for all ages
• Awards and prizes with over $12,000 in cash and prizes

 

Pre & Post Festival Activities
Extend the experience with exciting events before and after the festival:

• World Wide Paint Out – 6 Sept, Mandjar Square
• Spirit of the Landscape Exhibition – 6 Sept–12 Oct, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
• Masterclasses with internationally acclaimed artists, including Michele Usibelli (USA), Aaron Schuerr (USA), and Leon Holmes (WA)
• Workshops in watercolour, urban sketching, and acrylic painting

 

This is your chance to witness Mandurah’s stunning landscapes captured on canvas in real-time!

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