Ms Elizabeth Caldwell, of Wellington, ONZM, for services to the arts
Elizabeth Caldwell has supported and promoted contemporary artists as a Curator at the Aigantighe Art Gallery in Timaru and Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū. She played a significant role in driving key visual arts initiatives at CreativeNZ Toi Aotearoa, including leading New Zealand’s first two exhibitions at the Venice Biennale, international residencies, and the foundation of Objectspace. She has served as Head of Art at Te Papa, Director of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Director of City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi, and Director Art and Heritage Te Ringa Auaha at Experience Wellington. Ms Caldwell has brought the best of contemporary art and culture to an increasingly broad and diverse audience and has advocated for the role of the arts in building strong, inclusive, and cohesive communities.