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About Artists' Opportunities

Writer-in-Residence

2022 Writer in Residence Lindi Nolte
Lindi Nolte is a South African-Canadian spoken word poet, TEDx speaker and educator, who has been involved in the Vancouver poetry slam scene since 2014 and, in 2018, was crowned Vancouver Poetry House’s Grand Slam Champion. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of British Columbia. Lindi facilitates spoken word poetry workshops and teaches high school English in Vancouver. Her debut collection of poetry, Barefoot & Awestruck, was released in 2020 with Naledi Publishing House.

The City of Richmond was delighted to host the launch of Culture Days and Lindi Nolte’s residency on Saturday, September 24 at the Richmond Cultural Centre. Audience members were immersed in the world of her spoken word poetry at this official opening event. 

Throughout her residency, Lindi will host consultation and feedback sessions to provide feedback and consultation (registration requested), and free workshops (registration required) including:

  • Nature and Poetry 
  • Writing Circles
  • Spoken Word Writing Workshop: Express Your Mess! 
  • Spoken Word Poetry for Teens
  • Conversations

On Wednesday, November 30, the Writer-in-Residence program will officially close with a free public event from 6:00 to 7:30pm at the Richmond Cultural Centre. Participants from the residency will offer readings of their work, and Lindi will offer a feature reading of new works to commemorate the finale event.

Registration for the Writer-in-Residence programs opened Wednesday, August 24, 2022. To register, visit yourlibrary and richmond.ca/register or click on each respective link below.

Free public events

2022 Writer-in-Residence Opening Event
Sat, Sep 24
11:30am-12:30pm 
Richmond Cultural Centre, Boardroom 

Free Writer-In-Residence Closing Event 
Wed, Nov 30
6:00-7:30pm 
Richmond Cultural Centre, Performance Hall 

Free Workshops presented by Minoru Seniors Society 
(Registration required)

Nature in Poetry (55+ years)
Tue, Nov 8
11:00am-1:00pm
Minoru Centre for Active Living - Art Studio
Event ID #175033

Focus on developing a deeper sense of gratitude and a stronger relationship with nature utilizing meditative writing exercises that involve using all five senses to explore the beauty, strangeness and interconnectedness of life: from tracing leaves on paper and writing on the contours of the veins, to picking up pebbles and writing about the weight of existence, to closing eyes and tuning in to the sounds of wind and birds.

Writing Circle (55+ years)
Tue, Nov 15
11:30am-1:30pm
Minoru Centre for Active Living - Art Studio
Event ID #175034

Read and workshop up to one page of a work-in-progress in a supportive, small group environment. Registration required.

Writing Circle (16+ years)
Wed, Nov 9
1:00-2:30pm
Minoru Centre for Active Living - Music Studio
Event ID #175036

Read and workshop up to one page of a work-in-progress in a supportive, small group environment. Registration required.

Free Workshops presented by Richmond Public Library 
(Registration required) 

Spoken Word Poetry for Teens (12-18 years)
Tue, Nov 2
4:30-6:00pm
Brighouse (Main) Branch, 2nd Floor Program Room

This two-part workshop is an introduction to this popular art form that combines storytelling, rap, performing, music and more. Using writing exercises and spoken word poetry tools and techniques, participants will work on creating a first draft of their own poem over two sessions

Spoken Word Writing Workshop: Express Your Mess! (16+ years)
3 sessions: Wed, Nov 2, 9, 16
7:00-8:30pm
Brighouse (Main) Branch, 2nd Floor Program Room

This three-part workshop is an opportunity for participants to dive into the “messy” parts of themselves (things they may think of as mistakes or flaws), and learn ways to express their vulnerabilities utilizing spoken word poetry tools. Through writing exercises, vocal exercises, and physical performance techniques, participants will learn how to trust their voice and share their writing out loud. Themes of self-love, forgiveness, understanding and creativity will be explored. 

Conversations (16+)
(Registration preferred but not required)
Email writerinresidence@richmond.ca to register.

Wed, Nov 9, 16
4:00-6:00pm

Wed, Nov 23
10:00am-1:00pm

Join the Writer-in-Residence at the Richmond Cultural Centre to chat about what it’s like to be a professional writer and ask for feedback. Whether you are an avid reader or aspiring writer, Lindi will be open and available to answer your questions.

Writer-in-Residence opportunities contact
Amélie Nikitin, Arts Programmer, Arts Services
Phone: 604-247-8325
Email: Amelie.Nikitin@richmond.ca

Past Richmond Writers-in-Residence include:

2021 - Sonya Lalli
2020 - Lindsay Wong
2019 - Cynthia Sharp
2018 - Andrew Battershill
2017 - Nilofar Shidmehr 
2016 - Karen X. Tulchinsky
2015 - Caroline Adderson
2014 - Nancy Lee
2013 - Mark Leiren-Young
2012 - Sally Stubbs

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