Paper on Skin - International Wearable Paper Art Competition
Submit wearable paper art garments made from at least 80% paper for a biennial international design competition.
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- Entry fee
- $65
- Award
- $5,000
- Location
- Paranaple arts centre, 45 Rooke St, Devonport, TAS, Australia
- Exhibition window
- Oct 10, 2026 → Nov 14, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Feb 23, 2026
About
Overview
Paper on Skin celebrates the wonder of wearable paper art. Designers from around the world embrace the challenge of creating catwalk-ready garments made from at least 80% paper.
Key dates
- Applications: 11 December 2025 – 16 February 2026
- Finalists notified: 23 February 2026
- Exhibition: 10 October 2026 – 14 November 2026
Eligibility
National and International entries allowed.
Prizes
- Prize pool: AUD $16,300
- Major Prize: $5,000
- Best Accessory Award: $1,000 (sponsored by Ian Wild and Associates Pty Ltd)
- First-time Entry Award: $1,000 (sponsored by Casey Hiscutt MLC)
Entry fee
$65 per entry.
Location
Paranaple arts centre, 45 Rooke St, Devonport, TAS, Australia.
Judges
Deborah Wace (botanical artist, fabric designer, printmaker); Gail Stiffe (papermaker, book artist); Sally Jackson (artist, designer, educator).
More information
For details, email [email protected] or phone +61 (0)412 477 556. Visit paperonskin.com or @paperonskin on Instagram.
- Award
- Prize pool totals over AUD$16,000 including Major Prize $5,000, Best Accessory Award $1,000, First-time Entry Award $1,000
- Theme
- Wearable paper art: designers create catwalk-ready garments made from at least 80% paper.
- Eligibility
- National and International entries allowed.
- Audience
- National and International entries allowed
- Contact
- [email protected]
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