Festival Weekend: April 25–27
FRIDAY – THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM “FESTIVAL HUB”
- All day: Artists painting on location
- Art Exhibition and Sales – The Terrace Room
- 11 AM: Interview with Warwick Fuller, NSW
- 2 PM: Live painting demonstration by Leon Holmes, WA
SATURDAY – GOVERNMENT HOUSE, YARRALUMLA
Free ticketed entry only. Limited public tickets. See tickets page for details. Ticket purchases close Wed 16th April or when sold out.
- All day: Artists painting on location
- 10 AM: Live painting demonstration by Warwick Fuller, NSW
- 12 PM: Presentation “The Artist / Gallery Relationship” by Grainger Gallery
- 1:30 PM: Live painting demonstration by Chan Dissanayake, ACT
SUNDAY – THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM “FESTIVAL HUB”
- Art Exhibition and Sales – The Terrace Room
- 10 AM – 2 hr Quick Draw Painting Competition
- 1.30 PM Festival Awards
- 4 PM Event Close
Pre-Festival Paint Out: April 21–24
Festival artists will be painting on location in the Canberra region!
Mon – Cotter Ave & Cotter Bend
Tue – Gundaroo
Wed – Cuppabumbalong Homestead, Tharwa
Thu – Weston Park
Public are welcome to watch artists at work and purchase artwork directly!
IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION:
- Event photographers will be on site
- Some venues have public attendance limitations and require pre-registration (Government House)
- All events are weather dependent
- IMPORTANT – Only registered festival artists are permitted to paint in festival zones during the event. We have regular free social monthly paint outs that you are welcome to join outside of the festival dates. Join our mail list to get updates.
Make sure you are on our MAIL LIST to stay up to date with news and information.
Want to volunteer at Capital Plein Air?
Volunteering at the festival is a rewarding way to contribute to the arts community, connect with others, and be part of a vibrant, collaborative experience. Whether you have artistic skills or not, your involvement is invaluable! Volunteers will have the chance to help with a variety of roles, from assisting artists to guiding visitors, all while enjoying the beauty of the outdoor setting and the creative energy of the event. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet people, learn new skills, and play a key role in bringing this unique festival to life. Everyone is welcome, and no prior experience is needed—just a willingness to help and be part of something special!
There are opportunities to volunteer while still being part of the festival. If you’re not sure you want to join in the festival this year, volunteering is a great way to be part of it without being a registered artist. Use the sign up form at the link below.
