2026 Pat Holt Prize for Critical Arts Writing
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The Pat Holt Prize for Critical Arts Writing is presented in memory of the celebrated author and long-time SF Chronicle book review editor Patricia Holt and honors LGBTQ Critical Writing on Arts & Literature. The award will go an LGBTQ arts critic or literary reviewer committed to examining queer works of art and culture, as Holt ground-breakingly did for 16 years. This award is made possible by Lesbians for Good, a fund of the Horizons Foundation, and includes a cash prize of $4,000.
Eligibility
In order to be considered for the award, the applicant must:
- The applicant must identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer.
- In addition to a cover letter and CV/resume, applicants must submit three (3) samples illustrative of their critical or review work. Samples must be of work that is published in a publicly available print or online periodical.
Additional Information
This award is for an arts critic or reviewer, not an individual piece of criticism. Applicants’ contributions to the LGBTQ creative field beyond their writings and publications shall also be considered.