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Creative & Reflective Writing
Inspired by Visual Art 

Experience how visual art can inspire rich creative & reflective writing while deepening your connection & understanding of visual art.

"Mary Hall Surface is a phenomenal teacher. There are not enough superlatives to describe how much I enjoy her classes. I come away from every class with a new way to think about art and the writing process."
 


Participant, Creative Writing Inspired by Art,
Smithsonian Associates

Writers' Studio at The Mount, home of writer Edith Wharton.

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"I can't believe how much fabulous art and information Mary Hall can pack into one session, not to mention the creative and inspiring prompts.
I always come away buzzing with ideas!"
 


Participant, Creative Writing Inspired by Art,
Smithsonian Associates
 

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"I love Mary Hall’s sessions -- she's a kind, gentle, giving soul who helps uplift our hearts and spirit. We leave with a deep sense of inner joy, gratitude for life and the world."
 


Participant, Reflective Writing Inspired by Art,
Smithsonian Associates
 

Writers' Studio, Berkshires, at Cedar Grove,

home of artist Thomas Cole, 2025

Writers' Studio, Amalfi Coast, Italy 2022 & 2023

"Quality of Mercy" Reflective Writing Workshop,

Washington National Cathedral, November 2024.

Paul Cadmus's "Bar Italia," inspiration for

Smithsonian Associates' Write into Art Workshop. 

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Chautauqua Institution, Creative Writing Inspired by Art Participants, August 2024. 

World Building inspired by the art of Julia Blume.

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