Further Confusion facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Further Confusion |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Furry |
| Venue | San Jose McEnery Convention Center |
| Location(s) | San Jose, California |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 1999 |
| Most recent | 2020 |
| Attendance | 3850 |
| Organized by | Anthropomorphic Arts and Education, Inc. |
| Filing status | 501(c)3 |
| Website | http://furtherconfusion.org/ |
Further Confusion, often called Furcon, is a big yearly event held in San Jose, California. It takes place every January. This special gathering celebrates "anthropomorphics," which means giving human qualities to animals or objects. Think of characters like those in Zootopia or many cartoons! It's a place for fans of the "furry fandom," where people enjoy art, stories, and characters that are animal-like but act like humans.
Furcon is more than just a fun get-together. It includes many activities like educational talks, art shows, and social events. It also raises money for good causes. This event was the first one organized by a group called Anthropomorphic Arts and Education (AAE). Furcon is still their biggest event each year.
What is Furcon?
Furcon started in 1999 with 691 people attending. It has grown a lot since then! In 2019, a record 3,850 people came from all over the world. The event has also given a lot of money to charities. Between 1999 and 2008, Further Confusion donated over $100,000. This money went to places like animal shelters and animal rescue groups. The art shows at Furcon are also very popular, often selling over $50,000 worth of art.
Special Guests at Furcon
Until 2017, Further Confusion invited special guests to the event. These guests were usually famous artists, writers, or other creative people. They shared their work and ideas with attendees. Some of the guests included:
- C. J. Cherryh and Mike Quinn (2000)
- David Brin (2002)
- Larry Niven (2004)
- Jane Lindskold (2006)
- Jerry Pournelle (2007)
- Jeff Pidgeon (2009)
- Ursula Vernon (2010 and 2013)
- E.E. Knight (2012)
- Dana Simpson (2016)
These guests helped make Furcon a unique and exciting place for fans to learn and connect.
About Anthropomorphic Arts and Education
Anthropomorphic Arts and Education, Inc. (AAE) is a non-profit group. This means they don't make money for themselves. Instead, they support educational and charitable activities that interest furry fans. AAE's main job is to organize Further Confusion. Through this event, they raise money and collect donations for charities. They also host educational talks and create a fun place for the furry fandom to gather.
See also
In Spanish: Further Confusion para niños
