Gaylaxicon

Gaylaxicon is a recurring science fiction, fantasy and horror convention that focused on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender topics. It has taken in various locations in the United States and occasionally Canada, often on the East Coast.

Started in 1988 in Provincetown, Massachusetts, Gaylaxicon was organized by member organizations of the Gaylactic Network. The Gaylaxian Science Fiction Society (GSFS) was the New England–based chapter of the Network, which organized the original convention.

The Gaylactic Spectrum Awards were sometimes awarded at Gaylaxicon and were instituted by the organisers of the conference. They are now managed by the Gaylactic Spectrum Awards Council, an independent organization.

Origins

Gaylaxicon was organized by member organizations of the Gaylactic Network. The Gaylaxian Science Fiction Society (GSFS) is the New England–based chapter of the Network, which organized the original convention in Provincetown, Massachusetts, in 1988.

Spectrum awards

The Gaylactic Spectrum Awards are given to works of science fiction, fantasy and horror that explore LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) topics in a positive way. Established in 1998, the awards were initially presented by the Gaylactic Network, with awards first awarded in 1999 at Gaylaxicon. In 2002 the awards were given their own organization, the Gaylactic Spectrum Awards Foundation.

The results were generally announced and presented at Gaylaxicon, although they have also been presented at Worldcon in the past.

Conventions This is a list of Gaylaxicon conventions that have been held or scheduled to date: Year Location: Town Location: State Guest(s) of Honor: Author Guest(s) of Honor: Other Note Refs. 1988 Provincetown Massachusetts J.F. Rivkin — Gaylaxicon '88,90 attendees 1990 Tewksbury Massachusetts Melissa Scott Hannah M.G. Shapero (artist) Gaylaxicon '90,130 attendees 1991 Tewksbury Massachusetts Samuel R. Delany Hannah M.G. Shapero (artist) Gaylaxicon '91,245 attendees 1992 Philadelphia Pennsylvania Tanya Huff Tristan Alexander (artist) Gaylaxicon IV,360 attendees 1994 Rockville Maryland Jewelle Gomez Tom Howell (artist)Forrest J Ackerman (special guest) Gaylaxicon V,350 attendees 1995 Niagara Falls New York Don Sakers Heather Bruton (artist) Gaylaxicon VI,180 attendeesGaylaxicon 1995 Badges 1996 Burlington Massachusetts Ellen KushnerDelia Sherman Colleen Doran (artist) Gaylaxicon VII,342 attendees 1997 Marlboro Massachusetts — — Gaylaxicon Lite '97, 90 attendees 1998 Troy Michigan Anne Harris Kurt Erichson (cartoonist)Frank Gembeck, Jr. (artist) Gaylaxicon 8,60 attendees 1999 Arlington Virginia Diane Duane Nancy Janda (artist)Jean-Pierre Dorleac (special guest) Gaylaxicon 1999,303 attendees,the 10th GaylaxiconGaylaxicon 1999 2000 Arlington Virginia Fiona Patton Nan Fredman (artist) Gaylaxicon 2000,265 attendeesGaylaxicon 2000 on the 1999 web site 2004 San Diego California David Gerrold Joe Phillips (artist)Virginia Hey (actor, Farscape) 285 attendees 2005 Boston Massachusetts Lois McMaster Bujold Phil Jimenez (artist: Star Trek: Hidden Frontier) 250 attendees 2006 Toronto Ontario (Canada) Nalo Hopkinson Ellen Muth (actor)Richard Arnold (media)Michael Rowe (editor) Gaylaxicon 2006Gaylaxicon 2006 Sampler web page 2007 Atlanta Georgia Jim Grimsley Georges Jeanty (artist) Other guests: David Gerrold,Joe Haldeman, Steve Berman,Toni Weisskopf, James Cawley,David B. Coe 2008 Bethesda Maryland Geoff Ryman Alicia Austin (artist)Gaylaxicon 2008 2009 Minneapolis Minnesota Margaret Weis Andy Mangels Lawrence Schimel Terrance Griep Gaylaxicon 2009, 313 attendeesGaylaxicon 2009 Yahoo Groups page 2010 Montreal Quebec (Canada) Canceled 2010 Gayaxicon redirected website Accessed April 12, 2010.Gaylaxicon 2010 2011 Atlanta Georgia n/a (Wayback of Outlacon website lists guests, but only three GoHs) Amber Benson (GoH)Wayback Machine 2011 May 11 archive of Outlacon main webpage Don Schermerhorn and Wayne Hergenroder (fan GoHs)Wayback Machine 2011 July 25 archive of Gaylaxicon 2011 Guests webpage May 13 to 15. Hosted as part of Outlantacon.Gaylactic Network Gaylaxicon Page 2012 Minneapolis Minnesota Kyell Gold Gary Russell (Writer/Producer) Lyda Morehouse (Writer) Barbara Schulz (Artist) Gaylaxicon 2012, unknown attendees 2014 Atlanta Georgia Philip Bonneau May 2–4 2016 Minneapolis Minnesota unknown Rhode, Jason. "Outlantacon/Gaylaxicon Celebrates Geek, Gay Culture" Georgia Voice May 14, 2018 2018 Atlanta Georgia May 11–13 Outlantacon/Gaylaxicon 2018 attendance unknown 2025MinneapolisMinnesotaNghi VoGreg Ketter Jim JohnsonOctober 3-5 at Crowne Plaza Suites: MSP / MOA

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