South Coast Writers Centre anthology launch at SECCA

Join us for a special far south coast launch of the South Coast Writers Centre’s (SCWC) latest anthology, Shape Shifters.

Fri 19 June, 5.30 – 7.30pm

Featuring the selected ekphrasis poems from the 2025 Tideland: Art + Word project, a collaboration between SECCA, Bega Valley Shire Library and SCWC, by poets:

Ronald Arana Atilano, Erica Chester, Eileen Chong, Mark Friend, Pamela Goddard, Julie-Ann Henninger, Siân Lim, Brittany Riley, Paris Rosemont, Nathan mudyi Sentance and Roger Vickery

The evening will include readings from poets Pamela Goddard, Kai Jensen and Elizabeth Walton, as well as Sarah Nicholson (SCWC Director). With special guest MC, Peter Frankis, Chair of the SCWC board and guest judge of the Tideland: Art + Word ekphrasis poetry open call.

The Shape Shifters anthology will be available for purchase at the event.

The event will also include a Poetry Open Mic. Join the experience and share your words! Open Mic registration available at the door.

FREE ENTRY, all welcome. Bookings essential.

Food and drink provided.

Photography & Filming Notice

Please note that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken during the event. These may be used for promotional, marketing, or archival purposes, including publication on our website, social media, and other platforms.

If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please let our event staff know on arrival.