Plein Air Down Under (PADU) invites artists of all skill levels, from budding artists to professionals, to join the fun of Mandurah’s largest outdoor painting festival.
The festival is open to artists working in a variety of mediums; from sketching and drawing in charcoal, pencil and pastels to painting in watercolour, acrylics and oils – and everything in between.
Plein Air Down Under provides a unique opportunity for artists, spectators and collectors to participate in Western Australia’s largest outdoor painting festival.
The extended dates of 23-30 September, include the festival weekend of 27-28 September 2025, with additional pre – festival workshops and activities – all designed to celebrate the art of painting outdoors.
Focusing on outdoor and evening paint-outs, over $12,000 in awards and prizes, workshops, youth involvement, free demonstrations and two art exhibitions. Internationally renowned artists Leon Holmes (Aus), Michele Usibelli (USA) and Aaron Schuerr (USA) will be painting and demonstrating 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 2025 festival will include:
- Workshops and Masterclasses
- Free Demo Zone
- 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.
All registered artists are eligible for the awards and cash prizes, visit www.pleinairdownunder.com to find out more.
Spirit of the Landscape Exhibition: 6 September to 12 October 2025
Plein Air Down Under Festival Exhibition: 29 September to 12 October 2025
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
Ormsby Terrace,
Mandurah, Western Australia
Mandurah Plein Air Artists 