The Writer’s Center is pleased to host an exhibition works by artist Betsy Packard, on display in the Center’s Joram Piatigorsky Gallery, October 1–November 4, 2026. Opening reception is FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. Artist's Statement I often respond to words on a page—words that I can see—more easily than I do the spoken word. The pieces exhibited here are a selection of works from 1978 to the present—where books, words, letters, and sometimes just the hint of a word or the shape of a letter, play a part. I have used books as material, to make new […]

The Writer’s Center welcomes 1455 to celebrate the launch of their Women Writers Anthology for a Q&A between 1455 Executive Director Sean Murphy and local author Hannah Grieco, followed by readings from the anthology. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. About the Anthology 1455’s first Women Writers Anthology brings together original poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and hybrid work from women writers across the globe, each offering a unique perspective on identity, resilience, connection, and the complexities of modern life. As one of the inaugural titles from 1455 books, this collection reflects a commitment to accessibility, authenticity, and the enduring power of […]

Calling all BIPOC writers in the DMV! Let’s hang out and talk writing! Come join us for an informal gathering at The Writer’s Center to meet new writers, make new friends, and share your love of the written word. Please bring a drink or an appetizer that serves six. You’re welcome to bring a friend, too. FREE & open to the public. RSVP required below.

Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and readings begin promptly at 7pm. Limited to 20 readers, so arrive early if you plan to read. Sponsored by Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry magazine. FREE and open to the public. Please note that we no longer offer advance sign-up. If you need an accommodation for this event, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services. Enjoying […]

The Writer’s Center welcomes the Washington Sculptors Group (WSG) for a discussion of their artwork while images and videos are being presented. The Annual Image Show is a great opportunity to discover/rediscover the talent and highly diverse work of Washington area sculptors. DC area gallerists, curators, collectors, and art supporters are invited to attend. Twenty member artists will present their work, followed by Q&A. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. About The Washington Sculptors Group Founded in 1984, the WSG is a artist-run organization committed to promoting an awareness and understanding of sculpture and the exchange of ideas among […]

The Writer’s Center welcomes author Hasan Dudar to our monthly Fiction Book Club for a discussion of his debut novel, Carryout, at The Writer's Center! Hasan is joined by Book Club Host, Hannah Grieco. We encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local, independent bookseller or online » FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. Hasan Dudar is the author of the short story collection Carryout (University of Iowa Press). He is originally from Toledo, Ohio, and currently lives with his wife and daughter in Washington, DC, where he works in broadcast media. His fiction has appeared in Gulf […]

A Free Fitzgerald Festival Event Co-sponsored with The Writer’s Center The F. Scott Fitzgerald Festival and The Writer’s Center present a reading in tribute to legendary author Tobias Wolff. Featuring multiple award-winning author Richard Bausch, award-winning novelist Varun Gauri, PEN/Faulkner winner Mahreen Sohail, plus concluding remarks by Wolff. FREE and open to the public. RSVP required below. Tobias Wolff is the author of the memoirs This Boy's Life (1989) and In Pharaoh's Army (1994), and he has also written novels and short story collections, including Our Story Begins: New and Selected Stories (2008). His novel The Barracks Thief (1984) won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. He received a National Medal of […]