Debra Doyle and James Macdonald of the Viable Paradise writer's workshop will host a one-day writer's workshop at Arisia 2011. Five finalists will have their work critiqued by Debra and James with helpful suggestions on how to improve their stories. The deadline for submissions is January 1st, 2011.

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Calling all high school artists: enter our student art contest!

This is a free contest, open to all secondary school students. Cash prizes ($800 total) will be awarded for the best science fiction or fantasy-themed artwork. There are no entry or exhibition fees, and no "gotcha"s. We simply wish to recognize, celebrate and encourage outstanding student art. Students who wish can also choose to put their art up for sale.

Come join us for a Breakfast Buffet with your favorite Guest of Honor or special guest!

The Breakfast Buffet will be Sunday morning (January 16, 2011) at 11AM.

More information.

Currently we're sold out of Doubles (we hope to free up some soon for the Waiting list) and we're running low on Kings.

If you would like to reserve a King or get on the Waiting list for a Double, please see http://2011.arisia.org/hotel.

(If you have a Double and would be willing to switch to a King, please let us know)

The Arisia 2011 Programming Panel selection is now open to participants. You will be receiving an email shortly with further details if this has not happened already. The deadline for panel sign-up is October 2nd, 2010. For those who have contacted us recently requesting to be a participant we will contact each of you individually with an answer by the end of this week. If you have questions or concerns please email [email protected].

-Michael J. Sprague
Division Head of Programming
Arisia 2011