Entry to the 2025 Michèle Whitecliffe Art Writing Prize closes Friday 1 August!

The Michèle Whitecliffe Art Writing Prize seeks to foster debate and encourage participation in an evolving conversation about the visual arts. Supported by Michèle Whitecliffe and established in memory of her late husband, Greg Whitecliffe, the Prize’s aim is to draw out critical voices that refresh and strengthen discussions about New Zealand and international art.

An independent judge selects the winner and two runners-up. The winner receives a $2,500 prize and their text is published in the November 2025 issue of Art Toi. The runners-up see their texts published on the Articles page of the Gallery’s website.

Each year a theme is set to prompt writers’ thinking. In 2025, the theme is: The Visual Arts and Democracy.

Head to our website for more info and to download an entry form.