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Category: Blog

Support and Solidarity from Hugo House

March 1, 2022 by flongeway

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

Posted in Announcement, Blog, In the News, You Are Hugo House

Hugo House celebrates its 25th anniversary!

January 3, 2022 by Rob Arnold
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  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

Posted in #KeepWriting, Blog, News, Writing, You Are Hugo House

Hugo House Holiday Gift Giving Guide

December 14, 2021 by Shawn Baker Gibson

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

Posted in #KeepWriting, Blog, Hugo Classes, News, You Are Hugo House, Youth

Pair Hugo House classes with SAL events!

December 9, 2021 by Shawn Baker Gibson

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

Posted in Announcement, Blog, Hugo Classes, Uncategorized

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

October 19, 2021 by Guest Contributor
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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),

Posted in #KeepWriting, Blog, Q&A, Writer's Spotlight, Writing, Writing Tips/Advice, You Are Hugo House

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

October 6, 2021 by Guest Contributor
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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

Posted in #KeepWriting, Blog, Micro Lesson, Writing, Writing Tips/Advice, You Are Hugo House

COVID Policies for In-Person Classes & Events

August 10, 2021 by Guest Contributor

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

Posted in Announcement, Blog, Events, Hugo Classes, In the News, News, You Are Hugo House

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

April 19, 2021 by Rob Arnold

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

Posted in Announcement, Blog, In the News, You Are Hugo House

A Letter from Rob Arnold, our Acting Interim ED

March 8, 2021 by Rob Arnold

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

Posted in Announcement, Blog, In the News, News, You Are Hugo House

Racism at Hugo House: A Public Acknowledgement

December 17, 2020 by Guest Contributor

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

Posted in Announcement, Blog, In the News, Writing, You Are Hugo House

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