Paper on Skin - International Wearable Paper Art Competition

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Applications close
16 February 2026
Announced
21 April 2026
Prize money
AUD $16,300
Location
TAS, Australia
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Paper on Skin - International Wearable Paper Art Competition

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.

Prizes:

The 2026 prize pool totals over AUD$16 000, with two new prizes introduced: Best Accessory Award $1000 - sponsored by Ian Wild and Associates Pty Ltd First-time Entry Award $1000 - sponsored by Casey Hiscutt MLC Major Prize: $5000 International entries accepted.

Summary
Application dates
11 December 2025 - 16 February 2026
Exhibition dates
10 October 2026 - 14 November 2026
Finalists notified
23 February 2026
Eligibility
National and International Entries Allowed
Prize frequency
Biennial - Even Years
Judges
Deborah Wace, botanical artist, fabric designer, printmaker; Gail Stiffe, papermaker, book artist; Sally Jackson, artist, designer, educator
Prize genre
Textiles
Location
Paranaple arts centre, 45 Rooke St, Devonport, TAS
TAS
Australia
Prizes
AUD $16,300
Fees
There is an entry fee of $65
Last updated
27 December 2025
Prior Winners
No prize winners information available