Black Ink Presents: Poetry Night

Saturday 16 May 2026 | 06:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

The first Black Ink Presents event will respond to the exhibition This Moment: Highlights from the White Rabbit Collection of Chinese Contemporary Art.

Curated by poetry champion and community activist Huda Fadlelmawla, Black Ink Presents: Poetry Night Series is a dynamic program of live open mic poetry events culminating in an end of year Grand Slam celebration.

Black Ink is dedicated to centring Black diaspora artists, cultivating a safe and brave space for BIPOC creatives grounded in open dialogue and meaningful connection. Each Poetry Night is a chance to celebrate the power of spoken word poetry as a force for artistic expression, with feature performances from established Black Ink poets, and the opportunity to participate in guided writing exercises and an open mic session.

The first Black Ink Presents event will respond to the exhibition This Moment: Highlights from the White Rabbit Collection of Chinese Contemporary Art, and showcase feature artists Serani, Thy Flood and Josie Eather. Each feature artist translates aspects of cultural identity through their chosen medium of poetry, vocals and dance.

Optional Dress Theme: Red for Roses.
Question: What is the role of art in community spaces?
Prompt: Share a fact about where you came from.

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