IAPMA

They say ‘Many Drops form an Ocean’ … … Or become part of something BIG to make your artwork or institution known to the world … Join the International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists (IAPMA) @iapma today: We unite people from all around the world: artists, hand papermakers, scientists, conservators, historians, educators from schools and universities, museum officials, people from paper-related institutions and people interested in- and fascinated by paper in the broadest sense. Your membership allows you to share your activities, your workshop or exhibition in the worldwide IAPMA community, connect and collaborate with other members, share art- and paper-related information. Amongst other things, as a member, you will receive IAPMA’s annual publication, the Bulletin, attend the international IAPMA Congress and enjoy other membership benefits. Sign up for your membership today! Go to /Application #iapma #internationalassociationofhandpapermakersandpaperartists #paperart #handpapermaking #artpromotion #artiststoexplore #artistsunite #connectingartists #showyourart #getconnected #institutionalmembership #manydropsformanocean #paperenthusiast #paperfascination

Exhibition: Pieces of Paper 🌏Australia From May 09, 2026 To June 21, 2026 Artists: Barb Adams @barbadams7395 , Ray Besserdin @papersculptureartist , Anzara Clark @anzaraclarkartist , Anne Gason @anne.gason , Winsome Jobling @winsomejobling , Heather Matthew @heathermatthewcom , Gail Stiffe @gail_stiffe_books_paper , Catherine Stringer @catherinestringerartist , Judith Wilson @judithwilsonartist Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 📍Burrinja Gallery 351 Glenfern Road Upwey, Victoria 3158 An exhibition of 20 contemporary papermakers from around Australia, many of whom are IAPMA members. A wonderful diverse selection of paper artworks! There will be an artist talk on Zoom on Tuesday May 19, 2026, hosted by the Papermakers of Victoria. The exhibition curator, JD Mittman, and a selection of the artists, will discuss the exhibition and their works. This talk on May 19 is open to the public, but you will need to register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ysiT2dG7TraNtbjHGsiBZg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Further information: .au/whats-on/pieces-of-paper #iapmamember #exhibition #paperart #paperartist #papermaker #papermaking #papersculpture #bookart #papercutting #papercasting #naturalpapers #handmadepaper #papercreations #paperlove #iapmacommunity

IAPMA PAPER ART BIENNALE 2026 – Impressions of Nature: Paper as Memory | Art Centre Silkeborg Bad, Denmark | until May 25, 2026 🎉 1 Heike Berl 'SUNFLOWERS – PAINT IT BLACK I & II' 2024, paper objects, pulp painting, pigment, embossing, ink drawing, base paper: @papierwerk_glockenbach Right side: paper artwork by Bernadette van Beek @bdett_e / 2 - 5 Celebrating its 40-year anniversary, IAPMA marks this milestone with an international exhibition featuring works by more than 100 artists from around the world at Art Centre Silkeborg Bad. The exhibition also includes the Ruby Jubilee Collection, a special IAPMA mail art project comprising more than 110 international postcards. The Ruby Jubilee Collection will also presented at Galerie Handwerk ( @galeriehandwerk ) in Munich, Germany as part of the exhibition “Papier PerFormt — Performing Paper”, and in Devonport, Tasmania in collaboration with Paper on Skin™ ( @paperonskin ) and RANT Arts, Australia. Further information: /IAPMAExhibitions Many thanks for sharing photos: @iapma @silkeborgbad @anke_meixner @fideslinien #heikeberl #iapmamember #paperbiennale #paperexhibition #paperart #papersculpture #artonpaper #papermaking #pulppainting #printsanddrawings #sunflowers #silkeborgbadkunstcenter #silkeborgbad #kunstcentretsilkeborgbad #iapma #rubyjubilee 🎉

In my capacity as IAPMA President, I traveled in March to Udaipur, India to spend ten days with artist and Congress Lead Convenor @annevilsboll . Together, we met with the team of the Co-Convenor Third Space @dharohar_udr and Indian artisans, and visited several inspiring places. I gained insight into Indian crafts as part of the preparations for IAPMA Congress 2027. The purpose of the IAPMA Congress is to bring international IAPMA members including papermakers and paper artists together with local communities to exchange knowledge and foster international collaboration. The IAPMA Congress 2027 will take place in Udaipur, India from February 10 to 14, 2027. Registration for the Congress opens on July 1, 2026 through the website of @dharohar_udr Further information: and @iapma ... more soon! #artandculture #artcongress #paperart #iapma #papermaking

At the IAPMA CONGRESS in Udaipur, Raj.,India from February 10 - 14, 2027, participants will have the opportunity to visit local Paper Mills. The theme of the Congress is DEFINING PAPER - paper: surface/substrate, paper: medium of material, paper: tradition made contemporary. We will explore India’s Papermaking heritage, the definitions of handmade paper, mould- made and industrial paper, and the potential of plant- based paper to advance the Sustainable Development Goals( SDG’s). The congress is organized by IAPMA in collaboration with convenors Anne Vilsboell @annevilsboll / @paperacademy.dk and Dharohar Charitable Foundation @dharohar_udr Detailed information: /Congresses #congress #india #culturalhistory #paper #art

Exhibition: My Little World 🌍Latvia From May 07, 2026 To July 07, 2026 Artist: Erika Zutere @erika_zutere , Gundega Ozola Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., 1:30 - 7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., 1:30 - 5 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday 📍Ulbroka Library Institūta street 3. Ulbroka Stopiņi Parish, Ropaži Municipality A miniature world inhabited by felted animals, delicate knits made from mini sheep wool, and of course miniature books — because what would a library be without them? #iapmamember #exhibition #paperart #paperartist #bookart #papercreations

Announcing the Iapma Congress in Udaipur, Rajasthan,India from February 10-14,2027. The building Third Space has been chosen to host the Iapma Congress. The building itself is the first of its kind in India and was chosen by Dezeen as the most significant building in the world in 2023. Third Space reflects the architectural heritage of Rajasthan reimagined in contemporary form by architect Ananya Singhal and Studio Saar. The congress is organized by Iapma in collaboration with convenors Anne Vilsboell @annevilsboll @paperacademy.dk and Dharohar Charitable Foundation @dharohar_udr Detailed information: /Congresses #congress #paper #india #culturalhistory #art

Exhibition: Spring Paper – Printemps du Papier 🌍France From May 15, 2026 To May 17, 2026 Artist: Catherine Simoneau Pestel @catherinesimoneaupestel and 45 Paper Artists Opening hours Daily 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 📍Eglise Saint Laurent and 8 exhibition spaces at Beaulieu-Lès-Loches, Centre Val de Loire, France For this 5th edition organized by the Outrevoir association, 45 artists share their vision of paper. From sculptures and engravings to screen printing, calligraphy, and contemporary installations—paper takes on a myriad of forms. At the heart of the event, the artists use paper to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity, between heritage and innovation. Open art workshops, demonstrations, and participatory activities will punctuate this edition, inviting the public to discover the richness of this material. Further information: #iapmamember #exhibition #paperart #paperartist #papersculpture #papercreations

Exhibition: Beyond Surface – Sofia Paper Art Fest 2026 🌍Bulgaria From April 28, 2026 To May 16, 2026 Artist: Kristina Zimbakova and others Opening ceremony: April 28, 6 p.m. Working hours: All week days, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 📍National Palace of Culture (West Foyer and Marble Hall) A3 entrance 1 Bulgaria Sq., Sofia 1000 Bulgaria The 16th edition of the Sofia Paper Art Fest opens as part of the 23rd edition of the Festival of Arts, with large-scale international exhibitions, revealing the endless possibilities of paper as an artistic medium and concept. The Amateras annual exhibition and the Paper Art Biennial include 117 artists from 18 countries from all over the world. #iapmamember #exhibition #paperart #paperartist #papermaker #papermaking #papersculpture #papercutting #papercasting #naturalpapers #handmadepaper #papercreations #sofiapaperartfest

Exhibition: ‘zROZUMieć papier’ - Understanding Paper Poland From January 16, 2026 To June 07, 2026 Artist: Agnieszka Andruszkiewicz Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Muzeum of Papermaking in Duszniki-Zdrój, Poland Klodzka 42, 57-340 Duszniki-Zdrój Located in a historic paper-mill and reflecting on the significance of paper in contemporary art, the exhibition presents the work of Agnieszka Andruszkiewicz, an artist and designer who perceives paper not only as a material, but also as a full-fledged partner in the creative process. The exhibition presents spatial objects made of corrugated cardboard, subtle works made of tobacco tissue paper, and works created by the use of handmade paper. The diversity of materials and forms allows us to appreciate the richness of paper's properties - from its softness and transparency to its structural rigidity and geometric precision. Paper is shown as an ambiguous material, susceptible to transformation and capable of generating new meanings. #iapmainstitutionalmember #exhibition #paperart #paperartist #papermaker #papermaking

Exhibition: There was a Point 🌍Hungary From April 08, 2026 To May 10, 2026 Artist: Eszter Bornemisza Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday 2 - 7 p.m. 📍Fuga Gallery Budapest Petofi Sandor u. 5 Hungary The installation takes its cue from a familiar situation in navigation: when we see the red dot on a map that indicates, “You are here.” This marker functions not only as a physical reference point but also, in a figurative sense, as a mental and social one—yet at times it disappears or becomes hollow, falling apart. As the viewer moves, the layers constantly rearrange themselves: the red dots appear and disappear. Only approximations remain, imprints of memory that there once was a point. Further information: .hu/fevent/volt-egy-pont-bornemisza-eszter-kiallitasa/ #iapmamember #exhibition #paperart #paperartist #papersculpture #papercasting #papercreations

Announcing:The Iapma Paper Congress 2027- India - Feb.10-14. Save the dates! Detailed information:/congresses. In the coming months we will introduce you to where and what🙂 We look forward to welcome you in Udaipur, Rajasthan, the “Land of the Kings”. The white city has many names: the”City of Sunrise”- the”City of the Lakes” - the “Venice of the East”. It is a “smaller” welcoming Indian city with a population around 658.000, founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II of the Sisodia clean of Rajputs. Udaipur is known for its royal residencies. City Palace is a monumental complex of 11 palaces, courtyards and gardens - two Islands, Jag Mandir Island Palace and Lake Palace are “floating “ in the beautiful Lake Pichola. Visiting Udaipur is to be drawn into an oriental fairy tale world. #iapma #india #congress #paper #art