Call for Entries: Paper on Skin 2024
Devonport Regional Gallery, Tasmania, AU
Deadline: 16.02.2024
Kaori Kato (JPN), Bilateral Relations, 2022 Winner Major Prize, Paper on Skin, $5000. Photo: Grant Wells Photo
The international wearable paper art competition, Paper on Skin™, is now open for entries.
Paper on Skin™ invites artists and designers to embrace the challenge of designing a wearable garment made from at least 80% paper.
A biennial event, 2024 will mark the 7th iteration of Paper on Skin™.
This year there are a total of ten awards, with a prize pool over AUD$14 000.
The awards will be announced at a gala event and theatrical parade in the city of Devonport, Tasmania, on September 21st, 2024.
Entries close 16th February, 2024. Concepts only required for entry.
Paper on Skin™ is open to international entrants.
Entry Fee AUD$55.
JUDGES – Katie Somerville (Senior Curator Fashion and Textiles National Gallery of Victoria); Pippa Dickson (ex-Asialink Director, consultant and arts advocate); Vivenne Breheney (artist and educator)
All finalists’ works will be exhibited at the Devonport Regional Gallery from Sept 28 - Nov 16.
As in previous years, the artworks will be filmed.
There is a two-stage selection process, with finalists announced at the conclusion of Round Two – 26th April, 2024.
Paper on Skin™ is presented in partnership with the Devonport City Council, with assistance from the Tasmanian Government and North West Support Services.
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PAPER ON SKIN 2024 KEY DATES
Feb 16 – Entries Close
Feb 23 – Round One Pre-Selection Notification
April 19 – Round Two Pre-Selection Closes
April 26 – Finalists Announced
Sept 21 – Gala Event and Award Evening
Sept 22, 23, 24 – Workshops
Sept 28 - Nov 16 – Exhibition
OUR STORY
Paper on Skin™ invites Australian and international artists to embrace the challenge of designing a wearable garment made from at least 80% paper.
The first gala event was held at the Burnie Regional Art Gallery in 2012. In 2022 we relocated to our new home of Devonport and expanded our suite of activities.
Paper on Skin™ is biennial. In 2024 we look forward to sharing more incredible works of art with our ever-growing audience, both online and in-person on the beautiful North-West Coast of Tasmania.
More information: https://www.paperonskin.com/, paperonskin@gmail.com
Lissa-Jane de Sailles (AUS), Red Waratah Girl, 2022 Winner Honourable Roger Jaensch MP Runner-Up Award, Paper on Skin, $2000. Photo: Grant Wells Photo
Sally Baldwin (UK) Lost Flowers (detail). Photo: Grant Wells Photo