The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts (SCFWA) is thrilled to announce an online auction at 32auctions.com/SCFWA2025. Proceeds enable the Festival of the Written Arts to bring authors, workshops, and special literary events to the Sunshine Coast. Browse unique offerings—from coastal getaways to exciting experiences to original art—and place your bids from the comfort … Continue reading “Bid in Our Online Auction!”
Festival News
Podcast: Festival 2025 Review
The people have been asking for this! We are delighted to reveal the FOWA 2025 Review podcast produced by Sean Eckford, our board vice-president and resident podcaster. This fantastic episode features highlights from all four days of the festival, providing excerpts and insights from all 21 events. Even though we experienced a stormy opening night … Continue reading “Podcast: Festival 2025 Review”
An Afternoon with Bob McDonald
A Special Fundraiser for the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts Join us for an inspiring afternoon with renowned science journalist and beloved broadcaster Bob McDonald, as he shares stories from his remarkable life and career, drawn from his new memoir, Just Say Yes. Bob will reflect on his decades-long journey bringing science to … Continue reading “An Afternoon with Bob McDonald”
The 2025 Festival has begun!
We were thrilled to welcome Jane Urquhart to the Rockwood Pavilion to kick off the 43rd annual Festival of the Written Arts this year. The audience was captivated by Jane’s heart warming, humorous, and insightful discussion. This was Jane’s fifth appearance at SCFWA. Tickets are still on sale! Don’t miss your chance to hear from … Continue reading “The 2025 Festival has begun!”
Special Events at the 2025 Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
This year we are pleased to offer special events taking place on August 16 and August 17. Please note that festival and Saturday day passes do not include admission to Event A. For more information, or to reserve a ticket for the fiction workshop (while supplies last), order online or phone our box office at … Continue reading “Special Events at the 2025 Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts”
Tickets for the 2025 Festival of the Written Arts are on sale Monday, June 2!
Get ready! Tickets for the 2025 Festival of the Written Arts go on sale to the general public on Monday, June 2 at 8:30 a.m. (PDT). You can purchase tickets online or by telephone on June 2, and we will open the door for in-person sales on Tuesday, June 3. ONLINE SALES We are selling … Continue reading “Tickets for the 2025 Festival of the Written Arts are on sale Monday, June 2!”
Volunteering for Festival 2025
Whether you are a past volunteer, or someone who is interested in volunteering for the first time, you’re invited to one of our drop-in orientation meetings taking place this spring. We would love to hear feedback about your experiences volunteering at the festival, share with you some changes for our volunteer roles, and answer questions … Continue reading “Volunteering for Festival 2025”
Sechelt Premiere Screening of Inkwo for When the Starving Return
The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is pleased to be a sponsor of the Sechelt premiere of the award-winning stop motion animated film, Inkwo for When the Starving Return, featuring appearances by local filmmakers Amanda Strong (director/co-producer/co-writer) and Bracken Hanuse Corlett (co-writer), with special guest Richard Van Camp (co-writer) also in attendance. This … Continue reading “Sechelt Premiere Screening of Inkwo for When the Starving Return”
Write it, share it, shine!
Calling all young authors! The deadline to submit to the 15th anniversary edition of Coastal Voices, an adjudicated anthology of writing by School District 46 students, is rapidly approaching. Students in Kindergarten to grade 12 have until Friday, March 14 to submit up to three poems, stories, personal narratives or short essays with a maximum … Continue reading “Write it, share it, shine!”
We’re Hiring!
The Festival of the Written Arts is seeking a full-time assistant to help with our August festival. This temporary position runs from May 12 to August 22, 2025. Please note that this job is subject to funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Although applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age, they … Continue reading “We’re Hiring!”