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!

Upcoming Dates:

2026 Young Writers & Artist Conference will be held March 3 & 4, 2026. The brochure will be available in January 2026.

Past Event Recaps:

The 2025 Young Writers & Artists Conference was held March 4 at Bethany College, Mankato. View Recap