The SCFWA is seeking a full-time assistant to help with our August festival. This temporary position runs from May 13 – August 23, 2024. Please note that this job offer is subject to funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Although applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age, they do not have … Continue reading “We’re Hiring!”
Festival News
Calling all student writers
School District 46 and the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts are gearing up to publish the 14th edition of Coastal Voices—an adjudicated anthology of student writing. Coastal Voices is published annually by Celebration of Authors, Books and Community (CABC), a joint initiative of the Sunshine Coast School District and the Festival of the … Continue reading “Calling all student writers”
We’re looking for new board members
Planning for the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Arts (SCFWA) 42nd season is underway, and we seek passionate and energetic volunteers for our Board of Directors to help support the SCFWA’s program and vision. We celebrate the wonder, joy, and power of stories to entertain, educate, inspire, connect and transform our lives. Each year’s summer … Continue reading “We’re looking for new board members”
Become a subscriber to the Festival of the Written Arts
We’re launching an annual subscription service to the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts, and you can become one of our inaugural subscribers for $30.00 CAD a year. Reasons to become a subscriber… You can also subscribe over the phone, by calling the office at 1-800-565-9631 or 604-885-9631 during business hours. If you have … Continue reading “Become a subscriber to the Festival of the Written Arts”
Authors from across Canada speak to students on the Sunshine Coast
Family Literacy Week in British Columbia is January 21-28, 2024, and to celebrate, School District 46 and the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts have partnered together to bring ten virtual author presentations to students January 22-26. Featured authors include Kenneth Oppel, bestselling author of Silverwing; Karl Subban, whose book, The Hockey Skates, features … Continue reading “Authors from across Canada speak to students on the Sunshine Coast”
Remembering Bev Shaw
With deep sadness we recognize the unexpected passing of our dear friend and festival bookseller extraordinaire Bev Shaw, owner of Talewind Books. It’s hard to express in words how much Bev meant to the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts. She was a tremendous source of knowledge and insight, and she forged wonderful relationships … Continue reading “Remembering Bev Shaw”
2023 Festival Survey
We want to hear from you! If you attended the Festival of the Written Arts this August but didn’t have the opportunity to fill out an audience survey in person, please consider filling out the online version. Festival attendees who fill out the survey can choose to be entered into a draw to win a … Continue reading “2023 Festival Survey”
Festival 2023 Day Three Podcast
Listen to highlights from Day Three of the 41st Annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts.
Festival 2023 Day Two Podcast
Listen to highlights from Day Two of the 41st Annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts.
Festival 2023 Day One Podcast
Listen to highlights from Day One of the 41st Annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts.