Something unexpected is coming to Tas
Part art. Part design. Part performance. Entirely unexpected.
Paper On Skin
Live In Tasmania
See extraordinary wearable artworks made from paper come to life in a theatrical stage show combining original music, choreography and spectacular visual design.Paper on Skin only happens every two years, bringing artists and designers from around the world to Tasmania for an experience you won't find anywhere else.Image: Jamieson, Renate (AUS), A Homage to Circles, 2024. Grant Wells Photo
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THERE’S PLENTY MORE TO DO
WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Coming from Victoria, NSW or Queensland? Turn your Paper on Skin adventure into a Tasmanian escape and explore the art, food, wine and rugged landscapes of Tasmania's north-west region.
WHERE TO STAY
Indulge in the divine offerings of our official accommodation partner The Cove Tasmania. Special Paper on Skin discount bookings link HERE.
Alternative options include Novotel Devonport, the character-filled The Grand On Macfie, riverside Waterfront Apartments, or the scenic at Eagles Nest Retreat. You might recognise Eagles Nest as the location for some of the images on this page!
WHERE TO EAT
Start with Basalt at The Cove or The Atrium, stop in at Marion Storm Café, then taste more of the north-west at Hellyers Road Distillery, Alchymia Distillery or Eastford Creek Vineyard. For the sweet tooths, there is the delicious Anvers Tasmania.
WHAT TO DO
Visit Creative Paper Tasmania, Cocoon Designsand Devonport Regional Gallery. Explore Mersey Bluff, wander through The Tasmanian Arboretum, or venture further to Table Cape Tulip Farm.
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3 OCT
Gala & Awards
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4 OCT
Up-Close Showcase
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5 + 6 OCT
International Workshop - Neckwear
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7 + 8 OCT
International Workshop - Sculptural Book
〰️ 3 OCT Gala & Awards 〰️ 4 OCT Up-Close Showcase 〰️ 5 + 6 OCT International Workshop - Neckwear 〰️ 7 + 8 OCT International Workshop - Sculptural Book
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3 OCT
Gala & Awards
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4 OCT
Up-Close Showcase
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5 + 6 OCT
International Workshop - Neckwear
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7 + 8 OCT
International Workshop - Sculptural Book
〰️ 3 OCT Gala & Awards 〰️ 4 OCT Up-Close Showcase 〰️ 5 + 6 OCT International Workshop - Neckwear 〰️ 7 + 8 OCT International Workshop - Sculptural Book
Stay a little longer &
Make something yourself.
US artist Erica Spitzer Rasmussen returns to Paper on Skin after appearing as a finalist in Paper off Skin in 2022, this time to lead the International Workshop Series.
Known for transforming paper into sculptural garments, objects and artist books, Erica will lead two hands-on workshops exploring just how far paper can be pushed.
Cost: $330 per 2 day workshop
Venue: RANT Arts, 45-47 Stewart St, Devonport
Times: 10am – 4pm
5 + 6 OCT
Neckwear
7 + 8 OCT
Sculptural BOOKs
