Sponsors & Partners
Paper on Skin and Paper off Skin are proud to be associated with our partners who enable our incredible events to grow, evolve and showcase the wonders of paper art.
We thank the organisations and individuals below for their generosity in supporting the arts and commitment to developing the region as a centre of cultural excellence.
PARTNERS
Devonport City Council
On the 18th December, 2023, the Devonport City Council unanimously endorsed a Partnership Agreement with Paper on Skin™ which involves significant support for the competition and associated events to be held in Devonport in 2024 and 2026. We look forward to continuing to develop our relationship with the council and the Devonport community throughout our activities and events. Thank you councillors, council staff and citizens of Devonport for ensuring culture and the arts are central to to your community and vision.
North West Support ServiceS
North West Support Services (NWSS) is a not-for-profit organisation that provides disability support in the North West Region of Tasmania. NWSS partners with Paper on Skin™ to provide meaningful training and mentoring opportunities for clients with an interest in music, film, sound and lighting design and fashion. The band Alluvium, featuring Paul Corfiatis and Aaron Hopper, created an original soundtrack for the Paper on Skin™ films in 2022. That soundtrack went on to win a national APRA AMCOS music award for ‘Excellence in a Regional Area.’ Paul and Aaron created an extraordinary soundscape in 2024, and will once again put their talents to our gala and film soundtrack for 2026.
AWARD SPONSORS
Honourable Roger Jaensch MP - Liberal Member for Braddon
Sponsor of Runner Up Award Paper on Skin™ - $2000. Roger Jaensch MP has sponsored this award since 2020.
Janet De Boer OAM
Janet De Boer OAM is a leader in the Australian textile art community and editor of the online magazine Fibre Forum. Janet attended the very first Paper on Skin in 2012 and returned in 2018 as a judge for the competition. A true supporter of the event, in 2020 Janet initiated and sponsored an entirely new award in honour of Paper on Skin Concept Originator Pam Thorne and her equally 'paper-passionate' husband Neil. The award will continue in 2026 with an increased value of $1500.
Photo: Janet De Boer OAM presenting Pam Thorne with a gift of false eyelashes at the 2018 'paper on skin' award ceremony (Grant Wells Photo)
CASEY HISCUTT MLC, INDEPENDENT MEMBER FOR MONTGOMERY
Casey Hiscutt, MLC, will be introducing a new award for 2026. ‘First Time Entrant’ AUD$1000. Casey is thrilled to provide an award recognising artist the creative courage and personal commitment required to participate in an event such as Paper on Skin™.
IAN WILD AND ASSOCIATES Pty Ltd
As a great supporter of the arts in his community, Dr Ian Wild is pleased to introduce a new award for 2026 - ‘Best Accessory Award.’ The prize will recognise the skill of the artist in overall accessorising of their piece, or for a specific headpiece, neckpiece, handbag, shoes, or a functional, manipulatable part of the garment.
Stephanie Reynolds – Artist and Consultant
Stephanie Reynolds, a finalist in Paper on Skin in 2014, 2016 and 2018, has made the shift to becoming a Paper on Skin™ sponsor with her support of the Designer Dreaming Award - $1000. The prize will be awarded to a work which evokes an historic period or draws inspiration from the glamour of couture design.
Anzara Clark Art
Anzara Clark’s inaugural entry into Paper on Skin in 2014 saw her awarded the Betta Milk Major Award. She has since devoted nearly a decade to researching and working with paper. Her passion is exploring the possibilities of paper as textile. In 2024 she sponsored the ‘Paper as Textile’ award to the value of $1200. In 2026 Anzara will continue to support the event with a similar package for the winning artist. The prize includes collectors editions of Volumes I and II of Anzara’s book Paper as Textile. The overall prize value is $1800.
Awagami Factory
The Awagami Paper Award has been a feature of Paper on Skin since 2020. The winner receives a selection of Awagami Editioning papers to the value of over AUD$500. The award recognises exceptional use of handmade, artisanal and/or non-commercial paper. The Awagami Factory is in Tokushima, Japan and we are thrilled to be partnering with a this family-run paper mill which - for centuries - has produced an exceptional range of high quality washi papers that are exported all around the world.
awagami.com
Cocoon Designs
Cocoon Designs have sponsored the Public Vote Award for Paper on Skin™ for several years. The $500 award is voted on by the public during the exhibition period. The award is much anticipated! Thank you, Cocoon Designs, for continuing to support this award.
cocoondesigns.com.au
silver SPONSORS
Temple-Smith Lawyers, Linda Johnston Director
Major Sponsor for the inaugural Paper off Skin competition and exhibition in 2022. Temple-Smith Lawyers were a gold sponsor for Paper on Skin ™ 2024, and will continue to support the event in 2026 with a silver sponsorship. Many thanks to Director Linda Johnston.
Sumday
Sumday is a leading carbon accounting platform headquartered in Burnie. They support businesses to upskill and account for their carbon emissions with the help of their existing accountant, advisor or finance team. The founders are Burnie locals and are very proud to support local arts initiatives and give back to the community they love!
One Agency Collins Real Estate
In 2022 One Agency Collins Real Estate sponsored the People's Choice Award for Paper off Skin - $500. In 2024 and 2026 they are a Silver Sponsor for Paper on Skin™. Special thanks to Stacey Sheehan.
bronze SPONSORS
Anita Dow
In 2022 Anita Dow MP sponsored the Runner Up Award in the inaugural Paper off Skin, returning in 2024 as a silver sponsor for Paper on Skin™. In 2026 Anita Dow is a bronze sponsor.
TEAM PARTNERS
Sue Rees Modelling and Deportment Academy
Sue Rees has thirty-five years’ experience in the modelling industry. Sue supplied the majority of models for the 2024 event. Paper on Skin™ are thrilled to be partnering with Sue and her wonderful team for our 2026 event.
RANT arts
RANT arts are a venue host for Paper on Skin™ and Paper off Skin workshops and contribute greatly to the cultural vibrancy of the North-West Coast. Thanks to Co-Directors Kitty Taylor and Nathan Tucker for your leadership and generosity.
Grant Wells Photo
Grant Wells is the official photographer for Paper on Skin. Grant's beautiful images capture the artistry of each piece and inspire and inform the viewer. Showcasing the subject is always Grant's first priority, as our gallery of images demonstrate.
Devonport Regional Gallery
The Devonport Regional Gallery will host the Paper on Skin™ exhibition for a six-week period in 2026.
paranaple arts centre
Home of the Devonport Regional Gallery, thank you to the skilled and hardworking staff at the centre. The paranaple arts centre also hosts the Devonport Visitor’s Information Centre, which was a daily stop-off for Paper on Skin visitors!
Cape Studios
Owner/operator of Cape Studios is Nicholas Higgins, together with his wife Suzie. Nick is a core member of the Paper on Skin team and leads the film department.
DCCI
Paper on Skin aims to engage and enhance business activity through our activities. We are a member of the chamber and thank the organisation for their support.
Jenny Cox Events
Events dynamo Jenny Cox has been involved with Paper on Skin since its first iteration. Jenny now provides counsel and advice regarding our suite of events.
Burnie City Council
Since inception, Burnie City Council has contributed greatly to supporting the growth and development of Paper on Skin.
burnie.tas.gov.au
Brand Tasmania
Genre Productions Tasmania Ltd is a Brand Tasmania partner. Through this partnership we are working to build an evolved expression of what makes Tasmania special. Tasmania – the quiet pursuit of the extraordinary.
En Vogue Modelling Agency and Events
From our inaugural event in 2012, En Vogue have provided models for Paper on Skin™. The gallery section of this website is testimony to En Vogue and each and every one of the models who have participated since the inception of our event.
Don College
Paper on Skin has been working collaboratively with Don College through various projects during 2022 and 2024. We are thrilled to provide opportunities for students to develop skills and real-world experiences via our events.
workshop series
HOT TOMATO PRESS
Workshop tutor Erica Spitzer-Rasmussen is contributing to the workshop series through her company Hot Tomato Press. Thank you for your generosity, Erica!
TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT
The Tasmanian Government will contribute to the 2026 international workshop series through the Artsbridge program. In 2024 the Helen Hiebert workshop was also supported via an Artsbridge grant.