Smith to Step Down as Director of The Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Dr. Donald Smith, Founder and Director of the world's largest storytelling festival, will retire at the end of 2025 after 36 years.
He founded and led the Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) and is also a founding member of the Scottish Storytelling Forum and Edinburgh's Guid Crack Club. Previously, he was CEO of TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland).
Under his leadership, the festival has grown significantly since its establishment in 1989, from a handful of events to a flagship event with over 40,000 audience members and 120 events annually, including 60 Go Local events in community halls and venues across Scotland.
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Author's summary: Dr. Donald Smith retires after 36 years as Director of SISF.