Literary

Queensland Literary Awards

Administered by the State Library of Queensland, the Queensland Literary Awards celebrate and promote outstanding Australian writers.

Arts Queensland Val Vallis Award for an Unpublished Poem

Named in honour of a distinguished Queensland poet, the Arts Queensland Val Vallis Award for an Unpublished Poem supports the development of new poetry throughout Australia.

Arts Queensland Poet in Residence

The Arts Queensland Poet in Residence Program is designed to develop Queensland's poetry culture by providing a residency for a high-profile poet or spoken word artist to engage directly with Queensland poets and poetry community in a meaningful and collaborative way.

Arts Queensland Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize for an Unpublished Manuscript

Named in honour of this distinguished Queensland poet, the Arts Queensland Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize for an Unpublished Manuscript is committed to encouraging emerging Queensland poets.

XYZ Prize for Innovation in Spoken Word

Named after the former 2010 Arts Queensland Poet in Residence, Emily XYZ, the XYZ Prize for Innovation in Spoken Word is Australia’s only arts award that recognises the field of spoken word.