Paper on Skin™ Up-Close Showcase at Basalt

New event!

By public demand we are finally doing it…

An Up-Close Showcase and Q & A with Paper on Skin™ artists!

This will be held at the exclusive Basalt Restaurant, The Cove.

With the prestigious 2026 awards newly announced at the Gala the night before, a selection of winning pieces will be presented at Basalt Restaurant for an exclusive and intimate ‘up-close’ experience.

The event will commence with a special Welcome ceremony, dance performance and shared cultural experience.

This part of the program will be led by local artist, dancer and cultural practitioner, Karen Smart and the Treenoner Dance Mob.

Patrons will have the opportunity to graze, enjoy some bubbles, and view the award-winning Paper on Skin™ works – up-close!

A Q & A will enable our panel of visiting artists to reveal insights about their painstaking work and the joys and challenges of creating wearable paper garments.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Festivals Australia program.

Attendees are advised that there will be a filmmaker present during event.

The footage will be used in short clips/documentaries to be made about the 2026 Community and Cultural Workshop Series funded by Festivals Australia.

With thanks to Paper on Skin™ Major Partner, Devonport City Council, and partners North-West Support Services, and The Cove (Paper on Skin™ Accommodation and Events partner).