MARCH 15-21, 2026
Sunshine Week is a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in the journalism, civic, education, government and private sectors that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government.
Sunshine Week is coordinated by Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications.
We are supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and thrive with a growing list of partners.
Thanks to all who participated!
Sunshine Fest 2026
An in-person conference to find solutions to pressing problems in freedom of information across all disciplinary and geographic boundaries. Check out the handouts, and videos of the three plenaries to be posted by mid-April. Learn more here.
Want to see what we did at the first annual Sunshine Fest in 2025? Check out this recap, and watch replays of our opening, closing and keynote events.
MARCH 15-21, 2026
Sunshine Week is a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in the journalism, civic, education, government and private sectors that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government.
It’s coordinated by Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project and a growing list of endorsers.
Our right to know
