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Costume organizations

• Australian Costumers’ Guild – Guild officers, calendar of events and workshops, image gallery, membership information, costume links. Publishes “Coztume” newsletter.
• Costume Designers Guild – Organization founded in 1953 to “promote the research, artistry and technical expertise in the field of film and television Costume Design”.
• Costume Society of America – Costume and fashion history, museums, art history, lectures, conservation, and scholarships. Publishes educational journal “Dress”.
• Costume Society of Great Britain – Membership information and costs, calendar of events, scholarship and grant requirements, purchasable publications, and list of associated societies with contact information. Publishes educational journal “Costume”; partial index of past issues.
• The Dutch Society for Costume, Lace, Fashion and Regional Dress – NVKKMS – Organization of collectors and enthusiasts. Mission statement and history, membership information, calendar, “Bulletin” newsletter and annual educational journal “Kostuum”. Frames Dutch/English
• Friends of the Rag Archives – Collection of wearable artists who present their art both in static shows and live performances. Photographic and video archives.
• Greater Columbia Fantasy Costumer’s Guild – Membership and contact information for a non-profit organization devoted to the art, design and wearing of costumes. Located in Columbia, Maryland, USA.
• The Greater San Francisco Bay Area Costumer’s Guild – California, US-based group who enjoy creating and wearing costumes. Includes “The Great Pattern Review”, calendar of themed events, image gallery, membership information. Extensive directory of costuming resources.
• International Costumers’ Guild, Inc. – ICG – Worldwide organization of costume professionals and hobbyists. Links to costume resources, events, and area chapters.
• National Costumers Association – USA-based group supporting the costuming industry. Officers and Board of Directors, mission statement, events schedule, image gallery from past competitions, scholarships, list of members, and membership form.
• Northern Society of Costume & Textiles – Founded 1977; located in the United Kingdom. Mission statement, membership information and costs, events, historic reproduction pattern sales and ordering, associated societies, and contact information.

Costume Conventions  

• Casa Mai: The Study – Personal history of costuming, image gallery, links, and reviews of costume books.
• Costume-ConNections – Official site of Costume-Con; convention usually scheduled February, April, or May. Mission statement, index of competition entries and awards, FAQ, news, book recommendations. Resource list for the Washington, DC metro area.
• Dalmatian Alley Studios – Image gallery of fantasy and Renaissance costumes, special effects makeup, art, and parody bears, created by husband and wife team Josef and Kit Matulich of Ohio.
• Gwenyver’s Closet – Period, dancing, and movie-inspired costumes created by sisters Gwenyver and Nancy. Images, tips, and commentary.

Other Conventions

• Books’n'Bytes SFF and Mystery Convention Index – Index of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery conventions.
• Convention Listings by Jenga – International convention listings categorize by location, name, and month. Also, a forum and chatroom.
• Corflu – An annual fanzine fan convention, usually in February. Site includes membership, location, and hotel information for the current convention, and history of past conventions.
• Creation Entertainment – Star Trek, Hercules/Xena, and other science fiction conventions. (CC)
• Dragon*Con TV (DCTV) – Featuring original video content created for the Dragon*Con sci-fi/fantasy convention.
• Fanboy’s Convention List – Convention list covering a little bit of everything from Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Gaming.
• Gatecon – Convention details, ticket sales, and auctions. Multiple fandom convention including Babylon 5, Battlestar Galactica, Smallville, and Andromeda.
• The International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts – IAFA web has organization activities, membership details, conference news, officers, and email discussion list.
• Mars7 – International Sci-Fi and Fantasy Community based in York, UK. Their website features a weekly quiz, picture gallery, fan fiction, reviews, chat, scoreboards, writing competitions, links, top 20 competition, and mailing list.
• Other Worlds Cafe – An old pre-internet science fiction club and literary discussion group which started on AOL.
• SciFi Conventions – Newsletter and listing of upcoming conventions.
• SF-Lovers Conventions List – World wide listing of conventions.
• Wikipedia: List of science fiction conventions – List of conventions, with Wikipedia article, location, date, and URL.

Regional

• ConNotation – Science Fiction Conventions and Events Worldwide, specialising in the UK, Europe, Canada and Australasia. Lists conventions, events, clubs, and regular fandom meetings.
• European Science Fiction Society – Organisation of SF professionals and fans promoting Science Fiction in Europe and European Science Fiction worldwide. Holds a convention (Eurocon) at least every two years, and administrates the European SF Awards. Includes links to national groups.
• Hobby Star Marketing – Company runs comic, SF, and anime conventions in Montreal, Toronto, and Boston. Information on upcoming conventions and pictures from past conventions. Located in Toronto.
• North American Science Fiction Convention (NASFiC) – An infrequently held North American convention whenever the Worldcon is held outside of North America.
• TAFF (Trans-Atlantic Fan Fund) – Organization to encourage communication between North American and Europe by supplying funds for fans from one continent to visit conventions in the other. Site includes history, ballots, trip reports, and links to other funds.
• Westercon – An annual convention held in North America west of the Rocky Mountains. Links to web sites of previous and upcoming conventions, bids, history, and bylaws.
• Wilf’s International Convention List – The list includes future and past SF related conventions and SF club lists. Danish, Dutch, French, German, Norwegian and Swedish information is translated into English. Travel advice is sometimes included.
• Eurocon-2006 – 28th European Science Fiction Convention. Includes guests, registration information and prices, and information about the facilities and hotels. Kiev, Ukraine, April 13 to April 16 2006. (April 13, 2006)
• RosCon 2006 – Includes costs (inclusive of lodging) and location information. Moscow, Russia, March 16-19, 2006. (March 16, 2006)
• Dawn Patrol – Club for science fiction and space-aviation enthusiasts.
• Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society – Home of the Society, ConQuesT science fiction convention, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. Kansas City area, KS and MO.
• Kevin’s Con Page – A regional listing of science fiction conventions, focusing on the Midwest.
• Northeast Science Fiction Clubs – A listing and contact information for clubs in the Northeast.
• Northwest Science Fiction Resources – Fan calendar, and listings of conventions, clubs, mailing lists, bookstores, and links in the Pacific Northwest.
• Southern Fandom Resource Guide – Calendar of science fiction, fantasy, gaming, and anime conventions held throughout the Southeast.
• Mobicon – Annual fantasy and gaming convention in Mobile. Features roleplaying, board, miniature, computer, and collectible card games, live action roleplaying, and anime rooms.
• Washington Science Fiction Association – Events calendar, journal archives, members, and links on the homepage for this greater Washington D.C. area club. Disclave/Capclave conventions.
• BASCon – Annual slash con, held in the San Francisco area, usually in November.
• BayCon – General science fiction and fantasy convention, held in the San Francisco Bay area on memorial day weekend.
• California Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Comic, Anime and Gaming Conventions – A listing of conventions held in California, detailing location, price and accommodations for each.
• ConDor – A media and literature convention that focuses on general science fiction and fantasy. San Diego area.
• ConJecture – Annual science fiction and fantasy convention with an emphasis on literary programming and events. Held in San Diego.
• Darkstar Science Fiction and Gaming Club at UC San Diego – Information on meeting and gaming times, library hours, and activity schedule.
• Fantastic Frontiers – Holds monthly meetings around Sacramento, also running “Star Struck”, July 9, 2005. Event list, Halloween party pictures, and contact information.
• Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society (LASFS) – General information on the North Hollywood group that runs Loscon, an annual convention, which takes place in southern California. Weekly social and business meetings.
• LosCon – Held annually on Thangsgiving weekend in the Los Angeles area. Includes information on memberships, guests of honor, and hotel for the next convention, links for past conventions, and a history of LosCon.
• Orange County Science Fiction Club – Monthly meetings in Fullerton.
• San Diego Speculative Fiction Society, Inc. (SanSFiS) – Local science fiction group. Includes conventions run, and a quarterly directory of local fan activities.
• The San Francisco Bay Area Science Fiction Association (BASFA) – Social group with weekly meetings. Includes location, schedule, and information on the pun tax rule.
• San Francisco Science Fiction Conventions, Inc. – Runs local science fiction conventions. Includes list of conventions (past, upcoming, and bids), meeting schedule, minutes, and membership.
• SiliCon – Silicon Valley’s annual convention. Includes programming, guests, dealer, and hotel information.
• Society For the Promotion of Fannish Interests, Inc. – Runs and bids on conventions. Includes membership list, bylaws, and upcoming conventions.
• Westercon 60: Gnomeward Bound – San Mateo convention held June 30 through July 3, 2007. Includes guests, programming, and hotel information. (June 30, 2007)
• Conucopia: 1999 North American Science Fiction Convention – Held August 26-29 in Anaheim. Includes program and image gallery. (August 26, 1999)
• Fourth Street Fantasy Convention – June/July convention, with a literary theme. Includes guests, registration, hotel information, and history. Minneapolis.
• MarsCon – General SF convention held in the Twin Cities area each March.
• Minicon mailing list – Unofficial list focused on discussion about Minicon and related topics.
• Minnesota Science Fiction Society (Minn-StF) – Minneapolis area science fiction and fantasy club. Runs Minicon. Includes meeting schedule, board minutes.
• Minnesota Society for Interest in Science Fiction and Fantasy (MISFITS) – Parent organization for the CONvergence convention in Minnesota, and sponsors other activities of interest to science fiction fans throughout the year. Site also has SF reviews and commentary. Twin Cities-based.
• The Rivendell Group – The Rivendell Group meets on the U of M – Twin Cities campus to study, discuss and enjoy myth, fantasy and imaginative literature.
• Arcana 34 – An annual convention focusing on dark fantasy held each Fall in the Twin Cities. (October 1, 2004)
• CONvergence 2004 – General SF convention held in the Twin Cities area in early July. (July 2, 2004)
• Minicon 39 – History, guest lists, vendor information and location for this annual Easter weekend gathering. Minneapolis. Includes history of past Minicons. (April 9, 2004)
• CONsume 2003 – A Fall relaxacon held in the Twin Cities area.
• The Science Fiction Forum (SF4M) – An organization/club at SUNY Stony Brook. Maintains a science fiction, fact, fantasy and horror lending library, shows films and videotapes, and organizes various science fiction related activities and events whenever possible. Includes club news and a message board.
• I-Con 24 – Annual Stony Brook convention includes authors, media, gaming, medieval recreation, comics, anime, and movies. Schedule, guest, registration, and volunteer information on last year’s convention, and a progress report on this year’s. (April 8, 2005)
• Albacon 2004 – Guests, membership rates, membership form, driving maps, and hotel information for this convention held in Albany. (October 8, 2004)
• EerieCon Six – Science fiction, fantasy and horror convention in Niagara Falls. Organized by Buffalo Fantasy League. (April 16, 2004)
• Lunacon – Hotel and registration information, and progress reports on the forming activities in Rye Brook. (March 19, 2004)

anime organizations  

• Aiya – Bellingham, Washington, USA at Western Washington University Includes meetings, news, history, and links.
• American High School Anime Association – USA at High Schools Mission statement, reviews, member area, links, and how to join.
• Animated Perspectives – Stony Brook, New York, USA at State University of New York History, constitution, showings, and tape library.
• Animation Exclamation – Eastman, Georgia, USA and Rochester, New York, USA Club information, forum, calendar, group, multimedia, and links.
• Anime 101 – Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne Meeting dates, members, convention information, list of titles, and MP3s.
• Anime @ Carleton – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada at Carleton University Includes information about the club, events, constitution, and anime facts.
• Anime Addicts – Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA at Western Michigan University Contains viewing schedule, news, library, office info, message board, and links.
• Anime Alberta – Alberta, Canada Message board, features, information, events and several groups.
• Anime and Manga Research Circle – Web Yahoo Group for scholars engaged in the academic study of anime and manga, associated subcultures, and Japanese popular culture.
• Anime Angels – Web Community for Christian fans. Contests, adoptions, Winamp skins, articles, and artwork.
• Anime Association of Northern Illinois University – DeKalb, Illinois, USA at Northern Illinois University Location, club history, constitution, club history, and show information.
• Anime Fans Worldwide – Web Yahoo Group created to chat about anime, manga, cosplay, and j-rock. Includes links, polls, a spam free group chat room, and photo sharing,
• Anime Kasei – Online Site contains image gallery, blogs, forum, games, pools, groups, quizzes, and event calendar.
• Anime Kurabu – San Antonio, Texas, USA at The University of Texas at San Antonio Club information, calendar, forum, news, and gallery.
• Anime Nashville – Nashville, Tennessee, USA A club that holds meetings several times a month. Club information, current projects, reviews, images, and links.
• Anime O-tekku – Atlanta, Georgia, USA at Georgia Tech University News, meetings, library, and contact details.
• Anime Stack – St. Louis, Missouri, USA at University of Missouri Contains club schedule, contacts, and links.
• AnimeFX – San Francisco, California, USA at San Francisco State University About the club, news, past shows, reviews, and forum.
• 10,000 Animeniacs – Lubbock, Texas, USA at Texas Tech Officer listing, FAQ, rules, schedule, and constitution.
• AnimeXtreme – Toronto, Canada Showings, mailing list, members, how to join, multimedia, and links.
• Anything-Goes Anime Club – Martinsville, Virginia, USA Members, meeting, play list, how to join, contacts, and RPG.
• Atlanime – Atlanta, Georgia, USA Meeting schedule, rules, membership, library, sponsors list, mailing list and mascot information.
• Auburn University Society of Anime and Manga – Auburn, Alabama, USA at Auburn University Members, constitution, themes, quotes, and links.
• Baylor Anime Club – Waco, Texas, USA at Baylor University Includes anime list, members, points information, mailing list, contact, and guestbook.
• Bloomsburg University Manga and Anime Club – Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, USA at Bloomsburg University Contains group information, news, meetings, member list, contact details, and links.
• Brown Anime Society – Providence, Rhode Island, USA at Brown University’s Club Information, news, events, synopses, library, and links.
• Cal-Animage Alpha – Berkeley, California, USA at University of California Meets weekly during the school year to show videos. Archives, schedule, and library.
• Cal-Animage Epsilon Chapter – Irvine, California, USA at University of California Includes location, schedule, events, history, video library and links.
• Carolina Otaku Uprising – Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA at University of North Carolina General information, showing schedule, kendo club, and links.
• Christchurch Anime Tribe – Christchurch, New Zealand Fan works and information on the animé society.
• CTRL-A: Club That Really Likes Anime – Ontario, Canada at University of Waterloo Approximately one showing per month.
• DC Anime – Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia, USA Events calendar, forums, and gallery.
• Delaware Anime Society – Wilmington and Dover, Delaware, USA and Pennsylvania, USA Mailing list, club information, forum, member spotlight, streaming radio shows, newsletter, store, oekaki, media, affiliates and linking, cultural exchange and japanese penpals.
• Earlham College Anime Club – Richmond, Virginia, USA at Earlham College Showing schedule, news, club details, and contact information.
• ECU Japan League – Greenville, North Carolina, USA at East Carolina University News, photos, schedule, member list, and videos.
• Emerald Tokyo Entertainment – Greenville, South Carolina, USA Forum, membership information, news, art work, and links.
• FCAC: The Fort Collins Anime Club – Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Free monthly showings, checkout library and links.
• Fresno Anime – Fresno, California, USA at Fresno Art Museum’s Bonner Auditorium Schedule information, forums, contact information, and news.
• Goddess of Love and Beauty Group – Web Yahoo Group for general shoujo anime and manga discussions.
• Harvard Anime Society – Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA at Harvard University Information, news, officer list, library, links, and schedule.
• Huntsville Alabama Anime Society – Huntsville, Alabama, USA Fan works, links, events and member list.
• Indiana Animation Club – Indianapolis, Indiana, USA at Warren Branch Public Library Club information, soapbox forum, art gallery, links and contact information.
• Japanese Animation Association of Milwaukee – Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Club information, calendar, forums, and member fan works.
• Japanese Animation Club of Orlando – Orlando, Florida, USA at University of Central Florida Schedule, news, staff profiles, and photos.
• Japanese Connection: JCon – Athens, Ohio, USA at Ohio University About, activities, constitution, member information, contacts and links.
• Kitsap County Anime Club – Kitsap County, Washington, USA Information, contact list, and how to join.
• MIT Anime Club – Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Viewing schedule, club information, art, library, and links.
• Namakemono Anime Club – Ellensburg, Washington, USA at Central Washington University Officers, list of titles, meeting times, minutes, and group information.
• NCC Anime Club – Naperville, Illinois, USA at North Central College Club information, officers and members, FAQ, and links.
• Neo Anime Club – Pomona, California, USA at California State Polytechnic University News, message boards, contact details, and mailing list.
• New Castle Anime Club – New Castle, Delaware, USA Member list, application form, and FAQ.
• No-Name Anime Society – Saratoga, California, USA at Saratoga Library Information about monthly showings and copies of newsletters.
• Northern Oregon Vancouver Anime (NOVA) – Portland, Oregon, USA Introduction, news, directions, charter, officers, FAQ, oregonian article, mailing list, and viewing schedule.
• Northern Virginia Anime Association – Fairfax, Virginia, USA Forum, officers, schedule, directions, contacts, and links.
• Otaku Anime – Livonia, Michigan, USA at Schoolcraft College Club information, forum, galleries, blogs, Japanese lessons, otaku resources and mailing list.
• Oxford Anime Society – Oxford, UK at Oxford University List of screenings and events.
• P-noy Anime Otaku – California Bay Area, USA Yahoo group for people located in Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, CA . Primarily for Filipinos to promote and enjoy anime.
• Pomona Valley Manga and Anime Association – Pomona Valley, California, USA Club information, meeting times, schedule, and member’s comments.
• Russian Anime and Manga Association – Russia Club history, details about anime in Russia, and list of programs. Site is in English and Russian.
• Rutgers Japanese Cultural Association – New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA at Rutgers University Contains officer listing, meeting schedule, and member details.
• Second Baptist Anime Club – USA Schedule, FAQ, member list, and images.
• Sioux Falls Anime and Manga Club – Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA News and information on the club.
• Society for Ottawa Anime Promotion – Ontario, Canada Events, news, forum, and newsletter.
• South Hills Anime Club – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA in South Hills Community Club information, rules, survey, chat, links, and guestbook.
• The St John’s Anime Society – St. John’s NL, Canada, at Memorial University of Newfoundland Information about the club and up-to-date news regarding upcoming events.
• Stevens Tech Anime Club – Hoboken, New Jersey, USA at Stevens Institute of Technology Club calendar, constitution, contact info, and links.
• Suburban Otaku Squad – King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA Schedule, list of titles, and timed scripts.
• Tempura Anime – Santa Clara, California, USA at Santa Clara University Club news and information, events/screening schedule, and community forums.
• University of Michigan’s Animania – Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA at University of Michigan List of screenings, a few MP3s, and series information.
• University of Richmond Japanese Anime Club – Virginia, USA at University of Richmond UR Anime is no longer an active organization. However, the history of the club and all anime convention photo galleries are still showcased as a service to the public.
• University of Texas at Austin Anime Club – Austin, Texas, USA at University of Texas Includes information about the organization and schedules.
• URanime – Toronto, Canada at Ryerson University Show listing, links, and mailing list.
• U.S.C.H.S. Japanese Anime and Manga Club – Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, USA at Upper St. Clair High School Schedule, rules, events, and fan art.
• UTARPA – Toronto, Canada at University of Toronto About, location details, links, FAQ.
• VideoBurn – Riverside, California, USA at University of California Information, series, event details, archive, forum, and links.
• Wasabi Anime – Florida, USA Provides support and anime resources to the Southeastern United States. Includes contact information, forum, links, news and photographs.
• Winnipeg Anime Club – Manitoba, Canada Meeting information, how to join, library of titles, and forum.
• Wyvern – Ogden, Utah, USA at Weber State University Club information, gallery, forum, links and announcements.
• Yale Anime Society – Connecticut, USA at Yale University Society charter, image and MIDI archive, schedule, member list, and links.
• York University Anime and Manga Association (YAMA) – Canada at York University Events, club information, library, news, fan art, chat, and links.