The 'Spirit of the Landscape Art Exhibition' is presented by Plein Air Down Under at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre in Mandurah, Australia, from September 5 to October 11, 2026. It features a curated selection of works by award-winning plein air artists, including feature artists Greg Barnes (USA), Leon Holmes (WA), and Andy Dolphin (WA), as well as guest artists Linda MacAulay (Vic), Leanne Pearson (WA), and Georgia Mansur (NSW). The exhibition opens on September 5 following the World-Wide Paint Out event and is free to the public.
This exhibition matters because it celebrates the tradition of plein air painting and the deep connection between artists and the Australian landscape, while also supporting the Plein Air Down Under Outdoor Painting Festival, a leading annual event that fosters artistic excellence and community engagement. By offering free admission and featuring both local and international artists, it makes high-quality landscape art accessible to a broad audience, reinforcing the cultural value of outdoor painting and regional arts festivals.