Plein Air Down Under | Annual Outdoor Painting Festival in Mandurah & Pinjarra
Pinjarra plays host to the annual Plein Air Down Under festival - the Peel region’s largest outdoor painting festival featuring over 200 artists who participate in an exciting 3-day program throughout Mandurah’s town centre, cultural precinct, and the historic town of Pinjarra. The festival features internationally renowned artists who run Masterclasses, paint and demonstrate throughout the festival.
Highlights of Plein Air Down Under include:
Workshops and Masterclasses
Painting demonstrations
Spirit of the Landscape Art Exhibition | Alcoa Mandurah Art Gallery
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
The River House Artist Residency Program
The River House launched its inaugural Artist Residency Program in 2025 in collaboration with PADU (Plein Air Down Under). We were delighted by the exceptional calibre of submissions, with residencies awarded to the following artists:
Sarah Pondevie https://www.sarah-pondevie-art.com.au
Andy Dolphin https://andydolphin.com.au/
Learn more about The River House Artist Residency program and apply now!