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Paper on Skin™ celebrates the ingenuity and wonder of wearable paper art. Designers from around the world embrace the challenge of creating catwalk-ready garments made from at least 80% paper. The festival includes a theatrical gala, showcase, workshops, exhibitions and film. The Paper on Skin™ gala and award evening is one of Australia's premier wearable art events, featuring stunning visuals and an original soundtrack by 'Alluvium.' A second show - 'Up-Close Showcase at Basalt' - has been announced for 2026 and will take place the day after the awards gala at the Basalt Restaurant located at The Cove Tasmania. The event will commence with a special Welcome to Country, dance performance and a shared cultural experience. The welcome will be led by local palawa artist and dancer, Karen Smart and the Treenoner Dance Mob. A 5-week exhibition will follow at the Devonport Regional Gallery. The international workshop series brings tutor Erica Spitzer Rasmussen to Tasmania to conduct two specialty workshops. Paper on Skin major partner - Devonport City Council Paper on Skin partners - North West Support Services and The Cove Tasmania This project has been assisted by the Australian Government, through the Festivals Australia program. Paper on Skin is supported by the Tasmanian Government through Events Tasmania and the Artsbridge program.
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Model wearing brightly coloured paper garment on stage
Model in dress featuring circles standing in a pool in the Tasmanian Wilderness
Lady wearing brightly coloured origami paper outfit with headpiece
Model wearing brightly coloured yellow outfit with a daisy-patterned hat in a beachside setting
Upper torso and head of a lady wearing an elaborate paper collar
Model in flowing cream and gold dress stands on a rocky beach with dramatic sky
Woman in sci-fi costume stands in a rugged wilderness surveying her land
Model stands by a lake wearing a pale green kimono decorated with native flora.
Bright and ingenious paper costume seen from behind with wing like structures fanning out.
Lady in a pink and teal butterfly dress standing on a stage with her arms outstretched
When
06 October, 2026
Venue
Various Venues
Contact
Social
Location and DirectionsVarious locations 145 Rooke St Devonport Tasmania 7310 Australia
Directions in Google Maps
Product Types
  • Exhibition and Shows
  • Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
Facilities
  • Bar
  • Carpark
  • Public Toilet
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Dates
  • Tuesday 06 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 07 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 08 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 09 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 10 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 11 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Monday 12 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 13 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 14 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 15 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 16 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 17 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 18 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Monday 19 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 20 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 21 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 22 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 23 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 24 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 25 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Monday 26 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 27 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 28 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 29 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 30 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 31 October, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 01 November, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Monday 02 November, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 03 November, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 04 November, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 05 November, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 06 November, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 07 November, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 08 November, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Monday 09 November, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 10 November, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 11 November, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 12 November, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 13 November, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 14 November, 202618:00 - 18:30Confirmed Event

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