# Event Details - **Event Name**: National Works on Paper 2026 exhibition launch - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Join exhibition finalists & the MPRG team to celebrate National Works on Paper 2026.About this EventFor more than fifty years theNational Workson Paper (NWOP) exhibition has presented a survey of contemporary art and celebrated the medium of paper in all its forms. NWOP is one of the leading art awards and exhibitions in the country, attracting Australia’s foremost contemporary artists working with paper.Through this nationally significant award, MPRG has proudly acquired 14 winning works, a further 91 through its precursor, the Spring Festival of Drawing and many more purchased for the Gallery by the Friends of MPRG—building one of Australia’s most significant collections of works on paper. With a $20,000 major acquisitive prize, NWOP continues to play a vital role in supporting artists and advancing the practice of contemporary Australian art on paper.This year, 68 works have been selected from over 900 entries.Please join the shortlisted artists and the MPRG team to celebrate the opening of the exhibition and witness the live announcement of the 2026 prize winners and aquisitions.Celebrations continue after the announcements with complimentary canapés and the chance to enjoy a glass of delicious Mornington Peninsula grown wine, available for $8 a glass. Friends of the Gallery receive a complimentary glass of wine—just show your current membership card on arrival.2026 Finalists:Samara ADAMSON-PINCZEWSKI, Daniel AGDAG, Kim ANDERSON, Caleb ARCIFA, Lyn ASHBY, Karike ASHWORTH, Lorraine BIGGS, Emma BINGHAM, Katrina BODEY, Kieran BOLAND, Jack BUCKLEY, Jon CAMPBELL, Jon CATTAPAN, Joshua CHARADIA, Jacky CHENG, Matthew CLARKE, Renato COLANGELO, Sal COOPER, Lesley DUXBURY, Sarah DUYSHART, Nathanael EDWARDS, Louise FORTHUN, Belinda FOX, Grace GLADDISH, Liberté GRACE, Robert HAGUE, Kyoko HASHIMOTO, Euan HENG, Kyoko IMAZU, Eamonn JACKSON, Winsome JOBLING, Locust JONES, Solomon KAMMER, Martin KING, Margie KRISTOFICH, Jenna LEE, Adam LEE, Jade LEES-PAVEY, Francis MACINDOE, Sara MAHER, Dennis McCART, Lisa MICHL, Tony MIGHELL, Jennifer MILLS & Darcy LUKER, Daphne MOHAJER VA PESARAN, Kent MORRIS, Munuy'nu MARIKA, Marrnyula MUNUŊGURR, Wanapa MUNUŊGURR, Jenny NOONE, Jordan O'CONNOR, Julie POULSEN, Ryan PRESLEY, Isobel RAYSON, Alethea RICHTER, Brian ROBINSON, r e a, Kurt SCHRANZER, Sandra SELIG, Sarah THORNTON-SMITH, Zoë VENESS, Lois WATERS, Lydia WEGNER, Rosie WEISS, Paul WHITE, Jo WILLIAMS, Neil WILLIAMS, Jud WIMHURST2026 judges:Anne Ryan: Curator of Australian Art, Art Gallery of NSWTeho Ropeyarn: Artist and 2022 NWOP FinalistRaymond Arnold: Artist and 2018 NWOP FinalistRebecca Owens: Curatorial Lead at MPRG - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mornington/national-works-on-paper-2026-exhibition-launch/100001993573070720 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Exhibitions, fine-arts, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mornington - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery - **lat**: -38.2368281 - **long**: 145.0498814 - **full address**: The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 350 Dunns Road, Mornington, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: National Works on Paper 2026 exhibition launch - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f78fdce0c144d891a6723175d11e9bbf4d402a480af19cb97e6bfc7521c18f13-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf1f6e5-gmir.jpg?v=1784953205 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is National Works on Paper 2026 exhibition launch being held? - **A:** National Works on Paper 2026 exhibition launch takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 350 Dunns Road, Mornington, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing National Works on Paper 2026 exhibition launch? - **A:** National Works on Paper 2026 exhibition launch is organized by Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** National Works on Paper 2026 exhibition launch is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mornington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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MPRG has a changing exhibition program featuring contemporary artists and many of Australia's most well known artists. The gallery is renowned for its special holdings of works on paper and also holds important historical works that capture the Mornington Peninsula region.MPRG hosts a range of speical events and workshops for young creatives right through to adults. The Young at Art program introduces toddlers to the world of art. The gallery also hosts school holiday workshops and education programs. MPRG is proud to have artist workshops where attendees can learn new specialist skills such as painting, printmaking, drawing and pottery, exhibition tours, studio visits and artist talks.Sign up to their newsletter via their website to find out about new workshops and events at the gallery:mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au" } ] } ] ```