Further Confusion
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Further Confusion (or FurCon, sometimes FURther CONfusion) is an annual convention celebrating the anthropomorphics genre or furry fandom. It is the 2nd largest such convention in the world and takes place in the Bay Area of California each January. It includes charitable benefits, educational seminars, art shows, panels, and general social activities. It was the first event sponsored by Anthropomorphic Arts and Education, Inc. (FurCon is its registered service mark[1]) and continues to be its largest. It will next be held 22-26 January 2009, at the DoubleTree Hotel, San Jose.
Further Confusion has the largest art show of any convention in the fandom with sales routinely exceeding US$50,000. Indeed, one piece alone (Eyes of the Night by Goldenwolf) went for $10,000 at Further Confusion 2004, the result of a close, fierce bid battle between Flint Otterhall and a local appreciator of furry art.[2]
Significant events of Further Confusion include an Iron Artist competition, the original Critterlympics and an in-house Television station (FCTV) that broadcasts during the convention.
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[edit] History
Beginning in 1999 with attendance of 691 individuals, it has grown rapidly: in 2008 there were 2,423 registered attendees. Since its start, FurCon has donated $100,940 to various local charitable beneficiaries.
[edit] Guests of Honor
Further Confusion honors several guests of honor each year. Previous guests have been:
- Ed Kline, Ken Mitchroney and Michael H. Payne (1999)
- C. J. Cherryh, Shawn Keller, John Nunnemacher, Karen Prell, Mike Quinn and Jane Fancher (2000)
- Diane Duane, Christina Hanson, Peter Morwood, Felorin and Talzhemir (2001)
- David Brin and Kevin Palivec (2002)
- Karen Anderson and Toby Bluth (2003)
- Heather Alexander, Grant Freckelton and Larry Niven (2004)
- Alan Dean Foster and Walter Crane (2005)
- Eric Elliott and Jane Lindskold (2006)
- Dr. Jerry Pournelle and Baron Engel with Special Musical Guest Sub-Level 03 (2007)
- Moira Hahn and Dave Barclay (2008)
- Jeff Pidgeon, Story Artist for Pixar Animation and Anita Coulter, puppeteer [2009]
- Clare Bell, Writer of the Ratha Series and Solar Vehicle Engineer [2009]
[edit] Charities
Each year, Further Confusion donates money to selected charities. Funds are raised both from its charity auction and from a direct grant given by the convention itself. The following charities have benefitted since Further Confusion was founded:
- 1999: ($3,500) Coyote Point Museum and Therapy Pets
- 2000: ($6,000) The Cartoon Art Museum and Friends of the Sea Otter
- 2001: ($7,240) The Oakland Zoo and The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation
- 2002: ($5,200) The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and Tiger Touch
- 2003: ($6,000) Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) and The Seymour Marine Discovery Center
- 2004: ($10,000) Bay Area Bears and The Exotic Feline Breeding Center
- 2005: ($10,000) Therapy Pets and Friends of Lulu
- 2006: ($15,000) Wildlife Companions and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
- 2007: ($16,000) Golden State Greyhounds and Stanislaus Wildlife Rehabilitation
- 2008: ($22,000) House Rabbit Society, Rattie Ratz, and Wildcare
To date, the total amount donated to local charities by Further Confusion stands at $100,940.
[edit] Themes
Like many furry conventions, Further Confusion features a different theme every year. Themes for each year are:
- 1999: Paws Across the Bay
- 2000: FCY2K
- 2001: A Furry Odyssey
- 2002: Further Confusion University
- 2003: Furries in Wonderland
- 2004: The Great Outdoors
- 2005: Furries of the Nile
- 2006: Renfur: A Knight's Tail
- 2007: Fur Your Eyes Only
- 2008: The Fur East [3]
- 2009: Surf Safari
[edit] Staffing
Unlike most conventions, Further Confusions staff changes occasionally. It is open to anyone interested in working with the convention. Any interested parties are free to email HR@furtherconfusion.org with any questions.
[edit] References
- ↑ FURCON mark registration - USPTO (filed 24 October 2003, registered 12 October 2004)
- ↑ Just a quick update from Further Confusion 2004 - note about the $10,000 painting
- ↑ Notes and Numbers from FC2007 Frysco, furcon (25 January 2007)
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Further Confusion official website
- Further Confusion official forums
- Further Confusion community at LiveJournal
- Photos, videos, reports: Further Confusion resources
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