PaperWorks is founded on the passion, appreciation, and enjoyment of the paper arts.
Next Meeting:
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Gather with us to Learn, Explore, Share, and Grow
Open to the Public – In Person OnlyLocation
St. Francis in the Foothills Church Celebration Room
4625 E. River Rd (NW corner of River and Swan)Schedule
9:30 – 10:00 AM - Check-in & informal chat10:00 – 10:45 AM Welcome & announcements11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Speaker: “Handmade Pigments” by Roseann HansonCome get social with us!
PaperWorks offers educational and creative opportunities for paper enthusiasts and professionals dedicated to the art of paper and book arts. Our initiatives include:
Monthly meetings held on the first Thursday of the month.
Workshops, programs, classes, and collaborative groups.
Community exhibitions by PaperWorks members.
Scholarships for students studying paper arts.
Joining PaperWorks connects you with a vibrant community of fellow enthusiasts.
2026 Summer Postcard Exchange
Sign up now for the 2026 PaperWorks Postcard Exchange for Paperworks Members!
How Does It Work?
By signing up you are agreeing to send three cards during the months of June, July, and August; one to each of the three names you will receive on June 1st. You are welcome to send more if you’re feeling especially creative. Three other members will have your name and send postcards to you.
The postcard exchange is a fun way to make no-pressure art. Anything goes in terms of theme, size, and media. Postcards will be featured in a slideshow at the October meeting. Slideshows from previous postcard exchanges can be found under the Member activities tab
How Can I Sign Up?
You can sign up in person at the May Meeting or by emailing your name and mailing address (including city and zip code) to postcards@paperworks.info by May 25th (Memorial Day).
For any questions, please speak to Sue at the May Meeting or by email at postcards@paperworks.info .
Events & Announcements
Paperworks members can take advantage of a generous $500 matching funds donation from an anonymous donor when making an individual contribution. It’s easy to do when paying your dues through our webpage or in person at a meeting.
The Paperworks Scholarship Program is a collaboration with the University of Arizona’s Graduate Studies in Art and Pima Community College’s Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery. Together, we work to support and elevate student artists at both the graduate and undergraduate levels who are working predominantly in paper-based media.
Questions: E. Sullivan. Thank you for supporting PaperWorks scholarships.
Matching Funds Opportunity for our Scholarship Program
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Workshops & Classes
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ExhibitionsWorkshops & Classes
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Why Set Up A Gallery Page?
Some exhibit curators will be using our gallery for their jury process.Gallery pages are one place the Exhibits chair looks to see artists’ work. The Exhibits chair often uses the gallery artists pages to find artists willing to submit images for exhibits and promotional information. (flyers, evites and press.)All art media is acceptable on our PaperWorks gallery pages… in fact, a variety of media is most welcome!If you are a new Artist ready to go public, setting up a gallery page saves time and expense over setting up your own website.Your gallery page increases the overall quality of PW members and a professional presentation. Work from the gallery is used to highlight individual members’ artwork on our website homepage.
Are you a PaperWorks member? If you would like your original art to appear in the gallery, please fill out the form below and request your work be placed in the Gallery. Artists already in the Gallery are encouraged to submit recent work. Any type of art is appropriate for the Gallery, not just paper.