Not sure how I missed this little gem, WisCon, holding its 43rd convention.
WisCon is a feminist science fiction & fantasy convention held annually in Madison, Wisconsin.
this year's date is May 24-27, and features G Willow Wilson and Charlie Jane Anders. Workshops, panel discussions, and events for teens are scheduled.
Check the blog for current updates. Unfortunately, the deadlines to apply to participate have passed, but you can still register--seems like a great price, and there are volunteer ops. Held at the very cool Madison Concourse Hotel, and you can still get a special room rate through May 3. Registration for the convention goes through May 15. Click here.
According to the history on the website:"The first WisCon in 1977 honored author Katherine MacLean and Amanda Bankier (editor of the first feminist fanzine, “The Witch and the Chameleon”)"... It was held on the UW campus in February, with an attendance of approximately 200.
According to the history on the website:"The first WisCon in 1977 honored author Katherine MacLean and Amanda Bankier (editor of the first feminist fanzine, “The Witch and the Chameleon”)"... It was held on the UW campus in February, with an attendance of approximately 200.
"The feminist focus of WisCon has waned and sharpened over the years. WisCon’s engagement with feminism was re-energized at WisCon 15 in 1991 when Guest of Honor Pat Murphy announced the James Tiptree, Jr. Award. WisCon became the Tiptree Award’s greatest ally and supporter. In 1996, WisCon 20 celebrated the convention’s 20th birthday by inviting Ursula K. Le Guin and Judith Merril, as well as all its past guests of honor. Nearly 750 people attended.
"WisCon has grown from a small regional convention to a large, truly international convention, with attendees traveling from all over the world in order to meet other fans and professionals with similar interests. Our convention has grown up to become the annual gathering for the feminist SF community. It also functions as a vibrant meeting place for fans and professionals interested in broader themes of gender, race, and class in Science Fiction and Fantasy."
"WisCon has grown from a small regional convention to a large, truly international convention, with attendees traveling from all over the world in order to meet other fans and professionals with similar interests. Our convention has grown up to become the annual gathering for the feminist SF community. It also functions as a vibrant meeting place for fans and professionals interested in broader themes of gender, race, and class in Science Fiction and Fantasy."
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