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Diversicon is an annual Speculative Fiction (science fiction and fantasy, or SF) Convention held the first weekend of August in the Minneapolis/St. Paul , Minnesota , area. Diversicon provides programming and social opportunities to encourage the multicultural, multimedia exploration and celebration of SF by those within and outside of the traditional SF community. It is sponsored by SF Minnesota . Programming Diversicon's programming—typically three simultaneous tracks—focuses on literature but also includes items related to film, TV, comics, art, science, and other subjects. Science Fiction , Fantasy , Horror , and Slipstream / Magic Realism genres are all represented. Diversicon Program Books, #1-14. 1993-2006. Programming topics are solicited from preregistered attendees. Diversicon 15 Media Guide . 2007. "Profile: Diversicon and SF Minnesota co-founder, past convention chair, and Diversicon 15 programming chair Eric M. Heideman." p. 4. Programming items often focus on authors and/or fictional characters from underrepresented groups; how work deals with themes of race, ethnicity, class, gender, religion, sexual orientation, dis/ability, and other definitions of "difference"; and how contemporary issues around diversity influence the reading and writing of SF. Diversicon Program Books, #1-14. 1993-2006. Most programming items are paneled discussions. In addition, guests of honor are interviewed and participate in Q&A with the audience. Other formats include roundtable discussions, film screenings, informational presentations/workshops, and concerts. Diversicon Program Books, #1-14. 1993-2006. The convention includes an Art Show; displaying artists are encouraged to attend and be available to discuss their work with attendees. It also includes a Dealers' Room where various jewelry, books, magazines, clothing/accessories, and other items are for sale. The ConSuite is a room with comfortable, informal seating and light food and drink. Parties are held each evening. Diversicon 15 Media Guide . 2007. "Diversicon 15: A preview." p. 6. In addition, there is an auction of speculative fiction books, collectibles, and other items to raise money for SF Minnesota . Diversicon Program Books, #1-14. 1993-2006. History Diversicon 15 Media Guide . 2007. "Diversicon: A brief history." p. 2. Diversicon is sponsored by SF Minnesota , a nonprofit organization. SF Minnesota was founded in February 1992 by a group that wanted to create a Twin Cities speculative fiction convention with a different tone and focus from what already existed. They decided that Diversicon would celebrate and explore the connections between speculative fiction (SF) and diversity, particularly in three areas:
Diversicon 1 premiered in June 1993 and subsequently settled on August as its regular month. The convention hosted the James Tiptree, Jr. Award in 2000. Guest Authors, Artists, Editors, and Fans Diversicon 15 Media Guide . 2007. "Guest authors, artists, editors, and fans." p. 3. Diversicon 15 (2007)
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Diversicon 7 (1999)
Diversicon 6 (1998)
Diversicon 5 (1997)
Diversicon 4 (1996)
Diversicon 3 (1995)
Diversicon 2 (1994)
Diversicon 1 (1993)
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