Plein Air Events in Australia
Check out these other plein air events happening in Australia.
Plein Air Downunder
September 27 – 29, 2025
Mandurah, Western Australia
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 artists 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.
Contact capitalpleinair@gmail.com to have your event listed here.
What is Plein Air Painting?
Plein air painting is the practice of creating artwork outdoors, directly in front of the scene you’re painting, rather than in a studio. The term comes from the French word “plein air,” meaning “open air.” It allows artists to capture the natural light, colours, and atmosphere of a location in real time, which can give their work a fresh, lively feel. Many famous artists, like Claude Monet, were known for plein air painting. In Australia, this style is often used to paint landscapes, capturing the unique beauty of the country’s vast outdoors.
Follow this link for further reading about Australia’s history in outdoor painting.
https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AUS_IMPRESSIONISM_LEARNING_RESOURCE_FA.pdf
