SCSC facilitates the Young Writers & Artists Conference (YWAC) for grades 3-8. The conference utilizes a number of authors, artists, educators, experienced writers, and business leaders as conference facilitators to inspire youth and encourage them to take their own talents to new levels.

Session topics may include poetry, fiction writing, character and plot development, illustration/cartooning, theater art, music, graphic design, journalism, science fiction, humor, screen plays, calligraphy, and more!

The 2024 Young Writers & Artists Conference was held March 5–6 at Bethany College, Mankato. View Recap

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.