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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Hugo House celebrates its 25th anniversary!
Happy New Year from all of us at Hugo House! As we turn the page on another year of growth and learning, we are excited to celebrate a very
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
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
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),
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
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
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
A Letter from Rob Arnold, our Acting Interim ED
Dear friend, You’ve heard by now that I’ve been appointed Acting Interim Executive Director following Tree Swenson’s resignation. Taking a leadership role in a time of transition and transformation is
Racism at Hugo House: A Public Acknowledgement
In August of this year, Hugo House received a letter from members of our community expressing significant concerns about structural and systemic racism within our organization. We respect and honor our community’s willingness