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January 3, 2022

Hugo House celebrates its 25th anniversary!

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Getting into Hugo House (with our broken door)

As you might have heard, Hugo House had a not-so-happy New Year’s Eve 2021 when our front door was damaged by a driver that crashed into it. We hoped to

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Support and Solidarity from Hugo House

Given these difficult and tumultuous times, Hugo House would like to specifically address our local and global communities. The world is currently grappling with an onslaught of oppression and

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December 14, 2021

Hugo House Holiday Gift Giving Guide

Looking for the perfect gift for the writer on your list? We’ve got some ideas to help you get started. Whether you’re looking to introduce a loved one to creative

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December 9, 2021

Pair Hugo House classes with SAL events!

In Seattle, we’re fortunate to have a diverse arts ecosystem, which includes several longtime literary arts organizations like Hugo House, our public libraries, Seattle City of Literature, and our friends

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October 19, 2021

Q&A with Jessica Mehta: “The best poetry is inherently natural.”

This September, Jessica Mehta officially stepped into the role of poet-in-residence at Hugo House. Jessica is the author of fifteen books, including the collection When We Talk of Stolen Sisters (Not a Pipe Publishing),

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October 6, 2021

How to Bake a Play–A Personal Recipe by Brian Dang

As any internet recipe starts, start with an intensely personal anecdote that people might scroll past to get to the ingredients list (regardless, it should mean the world to you). This

September 17, 2021

Teacher Toolkit: How to Become a Hugo House Teacher

Classes are a central part of what we do at Hugo House, but how do you become a Hugo teacher? Each quarter, we accept class proposals from writers and teaching artists

September 6, 2021

Teacher Toolkit: How to Write a Hugo Class Proposal

Applying to teach a class at Hugo House? This post breaks down the documents we ask teachers to submit as part of their proposals and provides information from our education

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August 10, 2021

COVID Policies for In-Person Classes & Events

If you’re thinking about joining us for an in-person class, workshop, or event at Hugo House, here’s what you need to know. In order to keep everyone safe and healthy

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Transition Updates: Collaboration, commonality, and our upcoming meeting with WOCA

Dear friends, Many of you have written me, wondering how Hugo House is doing during this time of transition—so I’d like to write some occasional letters to keep you all

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