2026 City of Melville Open Studios (02 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

2026 City of Melville Open Studios | May 2–3

We’re delighted to be part of the 2026 City of Melville Open Studios. Join us on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of May at our studio in Atwell House to support our local makers.

Across the weekend, enjoy a special live screenprinting demonstration, where limited-edition bookmarks will be created. You’ll also have the opportunity to take part yourself, guided by expert screenprinter P. James Bryans, and print your own bookmark from a range of PAWA members’ designs.

We warmly welcome family, friends, past and current members, and anyone curious about printmaking or PAWA to come along and explore the diverse possibilities of print.

If you wish to participate in the Open Studios, please complete the submission form. You are invited to submit up to five prints or print-related items (e.g. T-shirts, tote bags, stickers), which will be displayed at the studio and available for purchase. Submissions may include an edition of five or five unique works.

Due to the anticipated volume of submissions, all works must be presented on mat board and packaged in clear (cello/crystalline) bags. This allows works to be displayed in tubs for browsing, similar to LP records.

Each work must be clearly labelled with:

Artist name
Title of work
Printing method/medium
Price

Please note:

Works must be under A2 in size (including mat board)
PAWA will take a 10% commission on all sales

Key Dates:

Submission deadline: Monday 27th April
Artwork delivery: Friday 1st May, 4–7pm (or by prior arrangement)

If you have any questions, please contact the team at admin@pawa.org.au.

We would love your support across the weekend, and assistance with studio sitting is encouraged and greatly appreciated.

Come along, support our makers, and discover inspiring artwork. We look forward to welcoming you to the PAWA Studio across the weekend.

Media credit: James Bryans, Lily Hart

Contemporary Print Media Awards 2026 (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Contemporary Print Media Awards 2026 is open to all printmakers living in Western Australia. The exhibition will be held at PS Art Space, 22 Pakenham Street, Fremantle.

Exhibition Details:

Exhibition dates: Saturday 16 May – Friday 29 May 2026
Opening & awards night: Friday 15 May 2026, 6:30–8:30pm

Gallery hours:

Tuesday–Friday: 10:00am–4:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm–5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

Eligibility & Entry:

Artists may submit one print only.
Prints must have been made within the last 24 months and must not have been previously exhibited.
Entries open Monday 23rd March 2026. Enter online at www.pawa.org.au.
Entries close 5:00pm, Friday 24 April 2026.
A clear image of the work (resolution 300ppi maximum file size 2MB) must be submitted with your entry.

Print Media:

All traditional fine-art printmaking methods are accepted, including woodcut, intaglio, lithography, screen print, lino, and monotype.
Cyanotype prints must include an additional hand-pulled layer.
Digital processes may be used in plate preparation only.
Final prints must be hand-pulled or press-printed.
Digital-only or giclée prints will not be accepted.

Size & Presentation:

Maximum size: 120cm (H) × 80cm (W), including any frame.
Unframed works are acceptable.
Diptychs, triptychs, or multipart works are allowed if the total size stays within the maximum limit.

3D Works:

Three-dimensional print-based works are welcome.
Maximum size: 120cm (H) × 80cm (W) × 80cm (D)
Maximum weight: 10kg
3D works must be discussed and approved in advance by emailing admin@pawa.org.au.

Delivery of Works:

Works must be delivered to PS Art Space on Tuesday 12 May 2026 between 12:00pm and 6:30pm.
Late deliveries will not be accepted.
If you cannot deliver during this time, please arrange an alternative by emailing admin@pawa.org.au.

Framing & Hanging:

Framed works must be professionally finished and ready to hang
Use D-rings and picture cord only (no wire)
Works with unsafe or inadequate hanging systems may be refused

Unframed Works:

Unframed works will be hung using magnets
No matt boards or foam core will be accepted
Therefore, only print is required
Any works mounted on plywood will be accepted as framed work

Labelling:

Each work must be clearly labelled on the back (bottom right corner) with:

Artist’s name
Mobile number
Title
Medium
Price
Dimensions

Sales & Commission:

A 30% commission applies to all sales.
Prices must include GST, where applicable.
We do not have the capacity to accept editioned works as part of the exhibition. If your submitted work is part of an edition, you are welcome to include this information within the artwork title. Should there be interest from viewers, we would be happy to direct enquiries to you so that you can provide further details regarding available editions.

Conditions:

All works must be original. Artists are responsible for copyright compliance.
The selection committee reserves the right to reject works that do not meet the conditions or are unsuitable.
No changes can be made after entries close.
Works must remain on display for the full exhibition period.

Gallery Sitting:

All selected artists are encouraged to participate in the gallery sitting roster.

Care & Collection:

All reasonable care will be taken, but PAWA accepts no responsibility for damage or loss.
PAWA is not responsible for uncollected works.

Collection times:

Friday 29 May 2026: 4:00pm–7:00pm
Saturday 30 May 2026: 12:00pm–5:00pm

If you need help with collection, or cannot collect during these times, please contact admin@pawa.org.au. Works not collected without written notice may be considered the property of PAWA.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Contemporary Print Media Excellence Award (Acquisitive)

Sponsor:

Future Engineering, Table top press valued at approx. $4500

Patron’s Award

Sponsor:

Leon Pericles AM, $400 gift voucher Muir Books (John Muir Rare and Old Books)

Highly Commended

Sponsors:

-Claremont Framers, $300 framing voucher

-Oxlades $200 shop voucher and $100 gift pack

First Nations Award

Sponsors:

-Ray White Urban Springs, $500 cash

-Art and Craft World, shop voucher $200

Regional Award (Mandurah is deemed to be metropolitan, Pinjarra is regional)

Sponsors:

morrisonart, Joshua Walters and Sienna Graham, $700 cash

Student Award (pre-grad students eligible only)

Sponsors:

PAWA Life members Hilda Klap and Rosemary Mostyn, $500 cash

Peoples’ Choice

Sponsors:

-Jacksons Drawing Supplies, Jacksons Gift Package

-Beck Klemens, $200 cash

JUDGING PANEL

Professor Susannah Castleden
Ms. Carly Lane
Mr. Ron Bradfield Jnr
Leon Pericles AM – Patrons’ Award

OPENING SPEAKER

Jo Darvall

Printmakers Association of Western Australia upcoming events

2026 City of Melville Open Studios (02 May 2026)

Contemporary Print Media Awards 2026 (16 May 2026)