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WORDS ON THE WATER

Campbell River Writers' Festival
January 2023, A message from Words on the Water:

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement of Words on the Water.  We know and feel how the disruption to this annual event has left a gap (one of many!) in our arts community. 

Campbell River needs diverse and inclusive events to promote and enhance resident quality of life. Those same events are invitations to visitors to connect with and experience the warmth and hospitality of the people and places we get to call home. Words on the Water is a wonderful example of such an event, bringing together local talents and worldwide experiences, generating positive social and economic impacts for hosts, participants, and the larger community.  And like many community-led events, new energy is needed within the organization, so we are taking this year to revitalize Words on the Water, with the intention of making 2024 the year that Words on the Water returns to Campbell River!
 
Our 2024 Words on the Water committee recruitment begins on January 19, so if you are interested in learning more, please send a brief note to crwordsonthewater@gmail.com to let us know, or check back here after that date for more details.

“I have only missed one WoW year due to another commitment. They are unfailingly excellent and this year’s authors are among the best. Every year I invite friends from my former book club in Vancouver to attend as well. It is a spring highlight for all of us.” - MR
“Such a delightful weekend! So well designed and orchestrated. Flawless in its transitions. Artists: soulful, playful, inspiring talents, one and all.” - LG
“Wonderful, wonderful as always! You all do a fantastic job and the WOW festival is always the “best” thing, each year, to look forward to. It is not Christmas that measures my year, but the Words on the Water!” -CL
“Marvelous mix of levity and deeply honest truth telling from the readers. My first time at this festival. I am so impressed. Great food too!” - JW
“What a fantastic line up of authors. My second time and it just keeps getting better.” - PF
“As usual a great festival. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make it happen! Well done!” - LB
“Wonderful venue, organization, and food/snacks. Please repeat next year!” - AY
“Wonderful authors, content and variety. Thank you again!” - TB
“We love the authors, food and the total experience. Keep up the excellent work!” - CJ
“Up to the usual high standard. Wonderful!” - MK
“My first time. Loved it! Will be back next year. Wonderful hosting, authors, snacks (!) and atmosphere. Also, greatly affordable. Thank you.” - SB
“Excellent choice of authors. Format good – really enjoyed the Friday evening conversations.” - MB
“Lovely mixture of writers – thank you for bringing [them] to the area!” - JP
“What can I say but WOW? I love this festival and its intimacy – great guests, superb organization.” - SR
“First time here – loved the complexity, depth and variety of the authors presented.” - K
“Beautiful venue, engaging authors and friendly people. What’s not to like? Well done.” - CR
“Great festival. Perfect venue. Wonderful food. Inspiring writers. Well done!” - AM
“Beautiful venue, engaging authors and friendly people. What’s not to like? Well done.” - CR
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We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, which last year invested $153 million to bring the arts to Canadians throughout the country.

Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien. L’an dernier, le Conseil a investi 153 millions de dollars pour mettre de l’art dans la vie des Canadiennes et des Canadiens de tout le pays.

Thank you to our major sponsors.  The festival would not happen without their contribution.
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These additional sponsors and community partners ensure that we are able to deliver a festival worth attending!
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