The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is seeking a Volunteer Co-ordinator/Administrative Assistant. This is a temporary position: Tuesday, May 19 to Friday, August 21.
Festival News
2020 Festival Programming
The programming for the 2020 Festival of the Written Arts is now complete! You can find the list of writers and very brief biographical sketches here.
Remembering Bill Terry
We are sad to share the news that author, photographer, gardener and community volunteer, Bill Terry, has died.
Legacy of Literacy Update
Thank you all for your support of the Legacy of Literacy Endowment campaign at the 2019 Festival. We were so happy to meet new friends and donors at the Festival. Almost 65% of the donations came from first-time donors. Welcome aboard and thank you for supporting this initiative. We surpassed our goal of raising $15,000 … Continue reading “Legacy of Literacy Update”
And that’s a wrap!
Thank you for joining us at the 2019 Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts. We couldn’t be happier with the turnout and the feedback we’ve been receiving. Our heartfelt thanks go to the writers who traveled across the country to engage with, inspire, challenge, educate and entertain us. It was a very rich few … Continue reading “And that’s a wrap!”
Day 3 Podcast 2019
Festival of the Written Arts board member, and podcast producer, Sean Eckford presents highlights and interviews from day 3 of the 2019 festival.
Day 2 Podcast 2019
Festival of the Written Arts board member, and podcast producer, Sean Eckford presents highlights and interviews from day 2 of the 2019 festival.
Day 1 Podcast 2019
Festival of the Written Arts board member, and podcast producer, Sean Eckford presents highlights and interviews from day 1 of the 2019 festival.
Ticket Information – Dr. Brian Goldman Event – Sunday, July 7
Dr. Brian Goldman in conversation with Vicki Gabereau Sunday, July 7 at 2 p.m. – Festival Pavilion, Sechelt Online ticket sales will be discontinued on www.share-there.c0m at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. Tickets will be available for purchase on Sunday, July 7 at 1 p.m. at the Festival office, 5511 Shorncliffe Avenue, Sechelt. If … Continue reading “Ticket Information – Dr. Brian Goldman Event – Sunday, July 7”
Legacy of Literacy Donor Profile: Debbie Mealia and Jim Budd
IG Private Wealth Management financial consultants Debbie Mealia and Jim Budd of Mealia Budd & Associates have been the Festival’s Opening Night sponsors for 15 years. “We felt it was a wonderful opportunity to support our community,” says Debbie. “I have a lot of respect for the organization and how it’s run.” She has a … Continue reading “Legacy of Literacy Donor Profile: Debbie Mealia and Jim Budd”