TICKETS ON SALE now
TWO MAJOR EVENTS
GALA & award event - oct 3
up-close showcase - Oct 4
The Gala and Award Evening showcases 33 spectacular garments from around the world in an immersive theatrical experience. paranaple arts centre Town Hall Theatre.
VIP experience available - limited tickets!
Up-Close Showcase at Basalt provides the opportunity to be ‘up-close’ both with the artists and selected, award-winning works. Basalt Restaurant, The Cove, 2.30pm - 5pm.
The Up-Close Showcase will begin with a Welcome Ceremony led by cultural practitioner and artist Karen Smart, with a dance performance by the Treenoner Dance Mob.
KEY DATES - 2026
16 Feb – Close of Entries.
21 Apr – Finalists announced
May - Sept - Community Workshop series
27 Aug – Delivery of works
2 Oct - Welcome dinner at Basalt (tickets opening soon)
3 Oct – Gala Event and Award Evening - tickets on sale Monday Aug 3
4 Oct - Up-Close Showcase at Basalt - tickets on sale Monday Aug 3
5 – 8 Oct – International Workshop series - BOOK
10 Oct – Exhibition opens
14 Nov - Exhibition closes
paper on skin 2026
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED!
Congratulations to the artists who made it through two rounds of selection to be included on this exceptional list.
Click on the button below to explore their work, their practice and the stories they tell.
Connect to their socials for sneak peeks of what will be revealed in October!
ACCOMMODATION AND EVENTS PARTNER
We are thrilled to announce that in 2026, our iconic event will join with the North-West Coast’s most iconic and awarded accommodation and dining venue - The Cove!
With breathtaking views of Bass Strait, this extraordinary location will be home to our artists, visitors and workshop participants during at event time… and beyond!
filming
Since 2020, when covid forced the cancellation of our live event, we have filmed the complete suite of Paper on Skin™ works.
The films provide a beautiful record of wearable art as it is meant to be - live and moving on the human form!
Thanks to Nicholas Higgins (cinematographer), and Alluvium for the original soundtrack.
Also our fabulous local models!
Galleries
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Full gallery 2022
Studio and behind-the-scenes
Images: Grant Wells Photo -
Full gallery 2020
Studio and behind-the-scenes
Images: Grant Wells Photo -
Gallery 2018 and 2016
Images: Grant Wells Photo
All photography by Grant Wells Photo
Sally Baldwin, (UK). After the bushfires - Regeneration
Winner of the Major Award $5000, 2024
Darryl Bedford, (UK). Alchemy
Winner of the Mayor of Devonport 'Behind the Curtain' Award $500, 2024
Kaori Kato, (JAP). Essence of Spring
Winner of the Award in Honour of Pam and Neil Thorne, sponsored by Janet de Boer OAM, $1500, 2024
Dior Mahnken, (AUS). Love the Skin You’re In
Winner of the Honourable Roger Jaensch MP Runner-Up Award, $2000, 2024
Derek Voopostel, (AUS). Summer, (Dress for Janice)
Winner of the Designer Dreaming Award sponsored by Stephanie Reynolds, AUD$1000, 2024
Acknowledgement of Country
Paper on Skin acknowledges that every part of Australia is, always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land. We pay our respect to the original owners and custodians of the land where we meet, create and share.