Saturday 11 July 2026 | 06:00 PM
Black Ink cultivates 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, the opportunity to participate in guided writing exercises, and an open mic session.
Optional Dress Theme: Local artist apparel or a funky shirt
Question: How important is collaboration to the art world?
Prompt: ‘Poetry is the type of mother that…’
Photo credit: Ellamay Fitzgerald
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General: $25 | Mob Tix: $10
HOTA, Home of the Arts, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, 4217, View Map
HOTA, Home of the Arts, 135 Bundall Road , Surfers Paradise 4217