Vale Steven “Paddo” Patterson

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Vale Steven Patterson

16th December 1966 – 28th December 2025

It is with sadness that we share the passing of Steven Patterson after a six month battle with non- Hodgkin lymphoma.

Steven was a much-loved supporter of Waverley Woollahra Art School and a respected member of the Sydney arts community. While many knew him as the owner of Matisse Derivan paint company, to us he was someone who quietly gave his time, energy, and generosity to ensure the school and its community continued to thrive. As Chair from 1998 to 2003, he helped guide the Centre during a difficult period which played a vital role in securing the schools future.

Steven’s support for the arts extended far beyond our school. He generously donated to many art prizes, Waverley Art Prize being just one of these and he encouraged emerging artists. He championed music both as a member and a participant of the Scots College Pipes and Drums Band, supporting their journey to the Edinburgh Festival.

He was an artist in his own right, his last show at the CBD Gallery October 2024, exhibiting drypoint etchings of his beloved Scotland and Glasgow.

On a personal level, I will miss our conversations and collaborations, especially during lockdown, when we worked closely on new etching ideas and shared many moments of creative connection.

Our thoughts are with his wife Justine, daughter Isobel , son David, and all his friends.Paddo’s kindness, creativity, and quiet dedication will be deeply missed.

Robert Ives

Waverley Woollahra Art School

Here are more memories and tributes to Paddo, see the links https://launcestonartcentre.com.au/blog/vale-paddo

Vale Steven Patterson FRSN

National Works on Paper Entries Open at MPRG

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Jacky Cheng, …that awaits at the end of life, 2022, Kozo papers, joss papers, organic fibres, natural and synthetic paper fibres, National Works on Paper 2024 install, photo: Kinfolk Imagery

National Works on Paper (NWOP) is one of Australia’s most prestigious acquisitive awards. A biennial exhibition, its role is to support and promote contemporary Australian artists working on or with paper.

With a long and rich history, National Works on Paper attracts leading contemporary artists from across Australia working in the fields of drawing, printmaking, digital prints and paper sculpture.  

Recent winners include d Harding, Anna Hoyle, Annika Romeyn, James Tylor & Laura Wills, Daniel O’Shane, Jess Johnson, Laith McGregor, Richard Lewer, Danie Mellor, Gareth Sansom, Paul Boston, Lisa Roet and eX de Medici.

Mornington Penisular Regional Gallery

National Works on Paper 2026
Up to $50,000 acquisitions and awards
Entries closed Friday 20 March

Exhibition dates Saturday 5 Sept – Sunday 22 Nov 2026

Framed works will be displayed using D-rings. No other hanging devices are to be attached to the works. Unframed works will be displayed using pins or magnetic ‘pins’. Artists should supply instructions with their work where appropriate.

There is no size restrictions for entry, but note that display wall height is 3.8 metres.

more info https://mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Exhibitions/National-Works-on-Paper/National-Works-on-Paper-2026

Print Council of Australia Print Commision 2026

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The PCA Print Commission offers major promotional and professional development opportunities for commissioned artists. Many public galleries and institutions along with private collectors purchase PCA commissioned prints and build their collection of works on paper on a yearly basis. Commissioned prints are also included in the PCA Print Archive 1967-present; the Canson Australia and State Library Victoria collections. Judges to be confirmed soon.

KEY DATES 2026

28/2/26 – APPLICATIONS CLOSE

15/3/26 – SHORTLISTED ARTISTS NOTIFIED - up to 
          ten artists are shortlisted 

1/5/26 – SHORTLISTED ARTISTS SUBMIT BON À TIRER (Proof print that would be commissioned) 

1/9/26 – ARTIST EDITIONS DUE AT PCA

PCA pay an artist’s fee of $1000 to each selected artist (Ex GST).

for more information

https://www.printcouncil.org.au/print-commission-entries-2026/

Jackson’s Art Prize, London 2026

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submissions are open for International Art Prize for painting, printmaking and drawing

Works on paper need to be framed

entries close 11 February

ENTRY FEE £6.50

First Prize
£6,000 + £2,000 art materials

Jackson’s Choice Awards (x5)
£1,000 art materials each

Judge’s Choice Awards (x6)
£1,000 art materials each

People’s Choice Award
£1,000 art materials

https://www.jacksonsart.com/artprize/enter-2026

Murray+Burgess at DrawSpace Newtown

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Murray and Burgess, POTENCY 2026 charcoal, ink 1.5x20m

Sydney Printmakers member Ro Murray is part of the collaboration Murray and Burgess.

They have a pop-up show POTENCY this weekend at Drawspace, 31A Enmore Road, Newtown.

Open 11-5pm Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 January

33 charcoal portraits older Australian woman artists

Murray + Burgess claim back the power of age. They declare the value and presence of women artists late in their lives.

An Oppportunity to exhibit at St Columba’s Art Prize, Springwood

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Artists are invited to enter the St Columba’s Art Prize with over $16,000 in prizes, its a chance to showcase your work.

CLOSING DATE MARCH 3, 2026

EXHIBITION DATES 1-6 MAY 2026

All mediums are accepted including printmaking, and except digital.

Size limit of framed work is 150cm in any direction.

For more details see

ttps://www.artshub.com.au/opportunity/st-columbas-art-prize-2026-2829346/ 

Roslyn Kean Podcast About Mokuhanga

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Roz Kean has been interviewed in a podcast about her time in Japan researching the practice of Mokuhanga printmaking.

Canadian based Andre Zadoronzy has been producing an international series of podcasts called The Unfinished Print ,focused on the practice of Mokuhanga ( Japanese Traditional Woodblock Printing with pigment and water)

https://theunfinishedprint.libsyn.com/roslyn-kean-printmaker-the-spectrum-of-colours-that-exist

https://theunfinishedprint.libsyn.com/roslyn-kean-printmaker-the-spectrum-of-colours-that-exist

Hildav Etching Press for Sale

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Hildav Professional Etching Press

With double Gear Reduction Drive, Heavy Duty Shaft and Bearings.

Can be used for Etching, Wood Block, Lino Printing, Monoprinting and Embossing.

Model 28-54
Bed Size 711 x 1,370 mm
Steel bed thickness 707mm
Appox. Weight 400 kg
A beautiful press in great condition

$7000. Negotiable

Comes with blankets
The press is housed at Leichhardt. I can provide details of someone to transport it if needed.

Contact: Janet – 0468822562