Art Write Now: Creative Writing Workshops

27 June - 22 August, 2026

Art Write Now: Creative Writing Workshops

Facilitated by award-winning writer Christine Betts, this series of creative writing workshops involves spending time in the Gallery and responding to exhibitions and works of art through a range of guided writing exercises. Take part in thought-provoking discussion in a safe space to fuel your creative writing dreams and get your words onto the page!

Sat 22 August – Write This Moment

Take the opportunity to see art (and your writing) from a different perspective.

Using word association, surprising writing prompts, and deep-observation, we’ll open new avenues to explore contemporary art through writing.

For writers at every level of experience and genre. Beginners welcomed.

As part of this workshop, we will visit the exhibition This Moment: Highlights from the White Rabbit Collection of Chinese Contemporary Art, before undertaking a series of responsive guided writing exercises.

Recommended for ages 16+

Artists

Christine Betts

Christine Betts writes novels about women, love, and art, award-winning short stories about sisters and Bali, and blogs about creativity and the inner life. A firm believer that creatives will save humanity, Christine writes daily and passionately encourages everyone around her to join in. Christine is an active member of the Gold Coast Writers’ Association and facilitates their popular critique group and is a regular ‘In Conversation’ host for Richmond-Tweed Libraries’ author events. She lives on Bundjalung country with her family and two spoiled cats.

Credits

Photo credit: soggybreadissad

On the first Saturday of every month between 9am-10am we offer Quiet Hour in HOTA Gallery. Our Quiet Hour is provided to ensure a relaxed and calm environment for anyone who prefers a quieter visitor experience. Please meet at Ground Entry for access to Quiet Hour. During Quiet Hour: Signage encourages visitors to contribute to a more calming environment Tannoys (public address system) are turned off Music is turned off Accessible bathrooms without electric hand dryers available for use Lower sound and light levels are employed where possible We can provide a quiet break out space, please ask a member of staff A Social Story for the Gallery is available at reception and to download below.

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