Mandurah Plein Air Artists Inc. (MPAA)
Mandurah Plein Air Artists (Inc) was established in 2011 and is a not-for profit self-funded community art organization.
The group meets each Tuesday morning to paint en plein air and as well as providing a fun and interesting environment, it provides a platform for connection with like-minded people.
We are an active, motivated group with constant activities, events and exhibitions.
Aim of the Group
The aim of the group is to provide a friendly environment and foster the development and enjoyment of plein air painting through practice, mentoring, workshops and exhibitions.
Weekly Paintouts and Paintout Map
Plein Air Down Under (PADU), Outdoor Painting Festival
The group hosts Plein Air Down Under, an annual outdoor painting festival, to be held from 23-30 September 2025, in Mandurah, the historic town of Pinjarra and the wider Peel Region. The festival features workshops, feature guest artists, exhibitions, awards and prizes and outdoor painting for all ages.
Exhibitions
Check out our previous exhibitions https://mandurahpleinair.com/exhibitions/
World Wide Paint Out
Outdoor painters from far and wide are invited to paint in Mandurah on Saturday 6 September 2025 as part of the 23rd International Plein Air Painters Worldwide Paint Out. Artists of all skill levels and mediums are invited to take part in this free event, which runs from 10 am till 2pm. Bring your own paints and materials and join the fun. All ages are welcome, and the public are invited to watch individual artists work, moving from painter to painter throughout the day. Read more at: http://ipap.homestead.com/paintout.html
Location: Mandjar Square, Ormsby Terrace Mandurah. In front of the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre.
Patrons & Supporters of MPAA
Introducing our Patron, Mr David Templeman, former Minister for Culture and the Arts now retired. David has been an avid supporter of Mandurah Plein Air Artists and is happy to continue in his role as Patron.
Lisa Munday, MLA (Member for Dawesville) has graciously accepted our invitation to become a second Patron alongside David Templeman.
Thank you so much for your kind invitation to become a Patron of Mandurah Plein Air Artists. I am truly honoured to be considered for this role alongside David Templeman. It has been a pleasure to support your wonderful group over the years, and I deeply value the work you do in nurturing creativity and community through the arts. I would be delighted to accept your invitation and look forward to contributing to your inspiring initiatives in any way I can.
Mandurah Plein Air Artists 