The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi welcomes seven new Laureates to our over 100-strong artist alumni.

Established in 2000, the Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate Awards celebrate and empower New Zealand’s most outstanding artists across a vast range of disciplines. Each Laureate is recognised for their outstanding practice as well as their significant impact, and receives a $30,000 gift – funded by generous arts lovers from across the country.

Among the 2022 Laureates announced is NZSA Member Dr. Paula Morris – congratualtions!

PAULA MORRIS MNZM

                                      Award: 2022 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate

Discipline: Literature

Paula Morris MNZM is an award-winning novelist, short story writer, essayist, editor and tireless advocate, whose outstanding career has had a monumental impact on the literary landscape of Aotearoa. Alongside her own creative work, Paula is committed to creating conversations between writers: pouring her time, energy and resources into making space for new voices.