PLEIN AIR DOWN UNDER OUTDOOR PAINTING FESTIVAL WEEKEND

Workshops, Paint Outs, Exhibitions, Awards & Prizes, Demonstrations and Artist Talks.

This festival celebrates everything to do with outdoor painting.

Plein Air Down Under invites artists and art lovers alike to join in the fun of the Peel Region’s outdoor painting festival.
Come and paint, or come and watch!

Over $12,000 in cash and prizes are on offer for artists accepting the challenge of capturing the character and beauty of Mandurah and Pinjarra’s natural and built environment.

 

Pre and post festival weekend activities include:

  • World Wide Paint Out: 7 & 8 September, Mandjar Square Mandurah
  • Spirit of the Landscape Exhibition, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
  • Painting Masterclasses with feature artist Lori Putnam (USA)
  •  Portrait Painting Masterclass with feature artist Tony Robinson (Ireland)
  • Plein Air Painting Masterclass with feature artist Leon Holmes (WA)
  • Watercolour Workshop with Gordon Alexander
  • Plein Air Drawing Workshop with Andy Dolphin

 

Festival weekend activities include:

  • Artists Meet and Greet at the Leon Holmes Gallery
  • Demonstrations by feature artists
  • Day and evening paint outs and festivities
  • Two-hour ‘Quick Draw’ painting competition
  • A day painting in historic Pinjarra
  • An exhibition of festival weekend artwork
  • Free have-a-go painting activities for all ages
  • Awards and prizes

 

Ticket Information:

  • FREE to watch and enjoy the surrounds
  • Youth Artist Registration (aged 18 and under) $10.00
  • Adult Artist Registration: $77.50 Standard, $62.50 Early Bird to 31 July.

Paint and Sip – Abstract Night

Join Mataya for a fun evening of painting at Matatya’s new venue Nabo !

Doors open at 6:15pm. The first half an hour of all their events is dedicated to getting a drink, snacks, catching up and getting comfortable before you begin a guided painting experience.

Hollie will guide you through her 5 signature abstract steps. Follow along in your own colours to make an Abstract Art work unique to you.

Solo Paint and Sippers are welcome. Come with Friends, make it a Date Night. Everyone is welcome. And no experience is necessary.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • Canvas (Ready to hang in your home)
  • All High Quality Art Materials (ie Acrylic paints, brushes)
  • Step by Step Guide from an Experienced Artist
  • Glass of Sparkling Wine / Mimosa on arrival
  • Sweet Treats
  • Good Vibes
  • Music
  • Aprons Provided
  • Bring your favourite drink and keep cup with you (Alcoholic drinks are allowed)

Note – This Event is Strictly for Adults 18+

heartbeat.

‘heartbeat.’ tells the real stories of those attempting to create a career in the arts long after everybody else has grown up.

blending theatre, spoken word, music and verbatim elements, this debut show from ‘perhaps, a theatre company.’ follows five west australian artists as they desperately try to find meaning in their role as a performer. ‘heartbeat.’ explores the power of art in a world that favours the monotonous, returning both the audience and the performers to the magic of childhood and the thing that connects us all: the all-consuming, undeniable desire to create.

you’ve felt it too, right?

MARCzilla Pool Inflatable

MARCzilla is landing back at the MARC these school holidays in our outdoor 50m pool! Splash, dash and beat your friends on our MEGA outdoor pool inflatable set up in the 50m pool.

MARCzilla will be set up each Thursday in the April holidays, so bring kids of all ages for our sessions and have a family fun day out at the MARC.

Here are the details:

Age: 8+ years (Must be under 180cm tall to ride)

Dates and times:

Thursday 29 September
Session 1: 1.00pm – 1.50pm
Session 2: 2.00pm – 2.50pm

Thursday 6 October
Session 1: 1.00pm – 1.50pm
Session 2: 2.00pm – 2.50pm

Ticket: $9.50* per session including pool entry

Need to know:

Our MARCzilla MEGA inflatable is for the big kids aged 8+ years (must be under 180cm tall)
Tickets must be purchased online via the link
MAX 20 tickets per session so book now before you miss out!
MARCzilla subject to weather conditions
*- plus booking fee

Kids Fishing Clinic -helping kids learn to fish

We teach the basic information to help kids to fish!

1/2 day (3 hours) fishing at Henry Sutton Grove Mandurah, location may change dependent on weather and sea state.

Planned Location is Henry Sutton Grove .

Age group between 7 and up (parents must be present)

We teach the basic information to help them to fish, like; how to set up a rod, basic knot tying, casting a rod, fishing safety and how to source fishing rules and regulations as well as identification of fish.

minimum of 6 kids to a maximum of 12 kids

All fishing equipment supplied.

Own transportation required.

Parents or Guardian must be present and assist

As this fishing clinic is conducted outside it may be affected by weather conditions and we may be required to change date or location and we will notify participants as early as possible of any chang