Skip to Content
New England's largest and most diverse science fiction and fantasy convention

Public

  • warning: Creating default object from empty value in /home/arisia/arisiahosting.org/modules/taxonomy/taxonomy.pages.inc on line 33.
  • strict warning: Only variables should be passed by reference in /home/arisia/arisiahosting.org/sites/2011.arisiahosting.org/themes/zeropoint/template.php on line 340.
  • strict warning: Only variables should be passed by reference in /home/arisia/arisiahosting.org/sites/2011.arisiahosting.org/themes/zeropoint/template.php on line 340.
  • strict warning: Only variables should be passed by reference in /home/arisia/arisiahosting.org/sites/2011.arisiahosting.org/themes/zeropoint/template.php on line 340.
  • strict warning: Only variables should be passed by reference in /home/arisia/arisiahosting.org/sites/2011.arisiahosting.org/themes/zeropoint/template.php on line 340.
  • strict warning: Only variables should be passed by reference in /home/arisia/arisiahosting.org/sites/2011.arisiahosting.org/themes/zeropoint/template.php on line 340.
  • strict warning: Only variables should be passed by reference in /home/arisia/arisiahosting.org/sites/2011.arisiahosting.org/themes/zeropoint/template.php on line 340.
  • strict warning: Only variables should be passed by reference in /home/arisia/arisiahosting.org/sites/2011.arisiahosting.org/themes/zeropoint/template.php on line 340.
  • strict warning: Only variables should be passed by reference in /home/arisia/arisiahosting.org/sites/2011.arisiahosting.org/themes/zeropoint/template.php on line 340.
  • strict warning: Only variables should be passed by reference in /home/arisia/arisiahosting.org/sites/2011.arisiahosting.org/themes/zeropoint/template.php on line 340.
  • strict warning: Only variables should be passed by reference in /home/arisia/arisiahosting.org/sites/2011.arisiahosting.org/themes/zeropoint/template.php on line 340.

Student Art Contest!

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.

Feedback

Volunteers Wanted!


At this time, volunteer requests and volunteer offers are many. Please
email [email protected] if you wish to be added as an available
volunteer, or have a job at con that you'd appreciate volunteer help
with!

Workshops

A Taste of Viable Paradise Writer's Workshop

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. Submissions are to be emailed to: [email protected] with the heading Arisia Workshop Submission for consideration.

Rules and Entry Form

  • Open to all secondary school students (including home-schooled students).

Student Art Contest Letter

November 15. 2010

Dear Art Educator:

We are pleased to announce the Arisia 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.

Heinlein Society Blood Drive at Arisia

Photo of Robert Heinlein donating blood.


Thank you to everyone that donated blood at Arisia 2011. Thanks to your generous donations, we got 124 pints of blood.
From MGH:
The fantastic support from all of the convention goers was amazing. The fact that we were already on a blood shortage status and anticipating yet another storm, had us worried about maintaining the blood supply.

Author Signings

These authors are scheduled to do signings at Arisia 2011

Our GoHs:
Kelly Armstrong and Shaenon Garrity

Plus:
Thomas Boutilier
Adrianne Brennan
Susan Hanniford Crowley
Robert Davies
Debra Doyle
Bob Eggleton
Alex Feinman
William Freedman
Laura Anne Gilman
Ethan Gilsdorf
Nancy Holzner
Walter Hunt
Felicitas Ivey
Ellen Kushner
Tim Lieder
Barry B. Longyear
James Macdonald
Gail Martin
Seanan McGuire
John Monahan
Rita Oakes
Margaret Ronald

We have live performances for you!

We've got a mixture of new and returning events for you this year. To see a preview, please check out our Live Performances information!

Live Performances at Arisia 2011

Friday

Syndicate content