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

Burwood Art Prize 2026

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Acquisitive Award $20,000

for the Burwood Council Collection. This year also marks an exciting new partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art.

THEME: I AM HERE

 Celebrating Cultural Narratives and Perspectives.

The 2026 theme I AM HERE invites artists to consider ideas of presence, identity and place in their work. It acknowledges the role of cultural identity, lived experience and community in contemporary multicultural Australia and will guide the selection and presentation of works in the 2026 Burwood Art Prize exhibition.

Artists are encouraged to interpret this statement as an invitation to explore how art can facilitate dialogue and connect audiences with the different experiences that inform our sense of community. 

Entries close 5pm Monday 16 March

exhibition dates 25 May-8 June

works on paper max size 100x100cm including frame

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

Sydney Printmakers at WAMA Art Prize in Victoria

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Sydney Printmaker members Nathalie Gautier-Hartog and Ro Murray at the opening of WAMA Works on Paper Environment Prize 2025.

The major acquisitive prize was awarded to Kate Gorringe-Smith, and three awards of excellence were presented to Deanne Gilson, Delores Skowronski and Ro Murray by the Judges Dr Jacqueline Healy, Dr Vicki Couzens, Suzanne Davies and Anne Virgo.

NATHALIE GAUTIER-HARTOG Hawkesbury River 2025 letterpress and rizzo printing, 90x160cm

You can visit the exhibition in person at WAMA’s newly opened National Centre for Environmental Art 4000 Ararat-Halls Gap Rd, Halls Gap, Victoria.

Thursday – Sunday 10am – 5pm until 16 March 2026

Peoples Choice Award

View + Vote: https://artprize.wamafoundation.com.au/