SF Minnesota (not to be confused with
SF-Finn) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
speculative fiction (science fiction and fantasy, or SF) education. Founded in February 1992 in
Minneapolis/St. Paul,
Minnesota
Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...
, it describes itself as "a multicultural, multimedia organization. We are dedicated to improving contacts among groups and individuals interested in speculative fiction, both inside and outside of the traditional SF community. We are committed to making our state's SF community more closely reflect the cultural diversity of
Minnesota
Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...
in the third millennium."
[SF Minnesota Web site](_blank)
Retrieved June 16, 2007.
Projects
SF Minnesota sponsors several projects:
* ''
Diversicon
Diversicon is an annual speculative fiction (science fiction and fantasy, or SF) convention held in July or August in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota area. Diversicon provides programming and social opportunities to encourage the multicul ...
''—an annual
convention with programming exploring the diversity of humanity and the diversity of artistic expression within the realm of
speculative fiction.
[Diversicon Web site](_blank)
Retrieved June 16, 2007.
* ''
Arcana''- an annual convention of dark fantas
* ''Annual Classic Horror Films Party''—a screening of about a half-dozen
horror films with liner notes; free and open to the public.
[SF Minnesota Web site](_blank)
Retrieved June 16, 2007.
* ''Speculations Reading Series'' at
DreamHaven Books in
Minneapolis
Minneapolis () is the largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the county seat of Hennepin County. The city is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls. Minneapolis has its origins ...
—part of S.A.S.E.: The Write Place's Carol Connolly Readings.
[S.A.S.E. Web site (Carol Connolly Reading Series)]
Retrieved June 16, 2007.
* ''
Gordon R. Dickson
Gordon Rupert Dickson (November 1, 1923 – January 31, 2001) was a Canadian-American science fiction writer. He was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2000.
Biography
Dickson was born in Edmonton, Alberta, ...
Fund for
Clarion West
Clarion West Writers Workshop is an intensive six-week program for writers preparing for professional careers in science fiction and fantasy. It runs annually from late June through the end of July. The workshop is limited to 18 students per year. ...
students''—SF Minnesota makes donations to this fund.
[Gordon Dickson Memorial Scholarship Fund Web site](_blank)
Retrieved June 16, 2007.
* ''
Tales of the Unanticipated''—SF Minnesota makes donations to this literary
speculative fiction magazine/anthology.
[Heideman, E. (Ed.). ]
Tales of the Unanticipated
' #28. 2008. Minneapolis, MN: TOTU-Ink. p. ''?''.
Officers
2009 officers: Sybil Smith, President; Scott Lohman; and
Bryan Thao Worra
Bryan Thao Worra (born January 1, 1973) is a Laotian American writer. His books include ''On The Other Side Of The Eye'', ''Touching Detonations'', ''Winter Ink'', ''Barrow'' and ''The Tuk Tuk Diaries: My Dinner With Cluster Bombs''. He is the fir ...
.
[Heideman, E., SF Minnesota Corresponding Secretary, personal correspondence]
References
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External links
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