NEW YORK, NY, July 5, 2024 – The American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association (ATCA) deadline for applications for the third annual Edward Medina Prize for Excellence in Cultural Criticism is Friday, August 16, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

The application link is HERE.

The Edward Medina Prize for Excellence in Cultural Criticism awards theater critics and journalists in the United States from under-represented groups who write about the arts and its role in highlighting people from various cultures, backgrounds and experiences.

All applicants will be notified of their application status by early October. The Medina Prize will be presented in November. 

The purposes of the prize are to (1) cultivate relationships between ATCA and diverse critics, (2) encourage increased readership of cultural criticism composed by diverse writers, and (3) offer monetary support for critics from under-represented groups.

The honor includes a $1,000 cash prize, one free year of membership to ATCA, and financing to subsidize travel costs to the annual ATCA convening in November. Continue reading →