Write on Art

Write on Art is a national writing programme and competition for young people aged 13–19, run by the Paul Mellon Centre and Art UK. Entrants submit a 400–600 word piece about an artwork from the Art UK website in one of three categories: Creative Writing, Review or Essay. Twelve shortlisted writers are invited to a day-long Young Art Writers Workshop at the Royal College of Art where they work on writing, co-design and produce a printed zine featuring their work. Prizes include goody bags for shortlisted writers and awards for two overall winners for their educational establishments or individual entrants.

Invitation to a day-long Young Art Writers Workshop; co-creation and printing of a zine published on Art UK and PMC websites; goody bag worth £100 for shortlisted writers; two overall winners receive £500 for their educational establishment (or £100 for homeschooled/individual entrants).

Open to young writers aged 13–19. Applicants must submit work in the age subcategory matching their age at time of submission; university undergraduates are not eligible to submit. Requests for exceptions (e.g. home-educated or other cases) can be made to the Learning Manager.

Select the subcategory matching your age.