The Betsy Writer’s Room offers interdisciplinary artists and thought leaders a space to create new work and engage in arts-based community outreach programs.
Though all creatives are welcome to apply, the program reserves a special place for poets at all stages of their careers, and for intersectional artists in marginalized sectors.

A respite in the heart of South Beach

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE: COMING SOON

Celebrating 10 Years

UPCOMING EVENTS

Featured
National Poetry Month/Jazz Month Fusion Program - Facing Each Other: Facing Ourselves
Apr 3
National Poetry Month/Jazz Month Fusion Program - Facing Each Other: Facing Ourselves

featuring Poets: Romeo Oriogun, Rio Cortez, Yasmeen Waheed and Musicians:  Nicole Yarling (Vocals and Violin), Tal Cohen (Piano)

Presented by The Betsy Hotel, O,Miami, Wolfsonian Humanities Lab, collaboARTive, and Iris Photo Collective iWitness at The Betsy. 

Poetry Reading with Rio Cortez, Z. Yasmin Waheed, & Romeo Oriogun
Apr 4
Poetry Reading with Rio Cortez, Z. Yasmin Waheed, & Romeo Oriogun

O, Miami hosts an evening of poetry under the open sky at The Cleat Mia in No Name Harbor.

Poets Rio Cortez, Z. Yasmin Waheed, and Romeo Oriogun will share their work in an intimate waterfront setting, bringing together works that inspire, challenge, and move us.

SWWIM: Poetry Reading & Conversation with Chloe Martinez & Ximena Gómez
Apr 10
SWWIM: Poetry Reading & Conversation with Chloe Martinez & Ximena Gómez

Betsy Writer's Room Visiting Poet Chloe Martinez reads with local poet Ximena Gómez. Presented in partnership with Supporting Women Writers in Miami (SWWIM)

Poetry & Jazz Fusion with Tal Cohen and Roxana Amed
Apr 13
Poetry & Jazz Fusion with Tal Cohen and Roxana Amed

Join us for a Jazz fusion event - featuring composer/arranger/vocalist Roxana Amed performing originals in her own unique way with the most fabulous pianist Tal Cohen on the keys.

Poetry Book Release Party and Reading
Apr 15
Poetry Book Release Party and Reading

Betsy visiting Poet Mia Word headlines the 10th Anniversary Cave Canem/O, Miami/Betsy partnership event. Featuring Poetry Paella at 6:30 PM; Reading at 8 PM. Presented in partnership with Cave Canem Poetry Foundation and O, Miami. RSVP required, limit 100 guests.

A Poetry Reading with Morgan Parker, Jasmine Respess, and Mahogany Browne
Apr 26
A Poetry Reading with Morgan Parker, Jasmine Respess, and Mahogany Browne

Betsy visiting Poet Morgan Parker reads with fellow poets Jasmine Respess and Mahogony Browne. Presented in partnership with O, Miami.

International Jazz Day with Afrobeat All Stars
Apr 30
International Jazz Day with Afrobeat All Stars

The Diaspora Vibe Afrobeat Allstars present a night of funk, soul, and jazz!

Jazz at The Betsy: Mother's Day Brunch
May 11
Jazz at The Betsy: Mother's Day Brunch

featuring the Julie Davis and Kelly Dow Jazz Duo

“In the tradition of myriad historic rooms where great writing has been done, The Writer’s Room at The Betsy has thrown its hat into the ring as a place where tomorrow’s artists will do their best work. ”
— Knight Arts Blog, 2012