Arisia was founded in 1988 to bring a fun science fiction convention to the Boston area that had something for everyone. Our first convention [1] was in 1990.
Arisia, Inc. is a 501(c)3, non-profit, volunteer-run organization whose purpose is to promote science fiction and fantasy. Our most visible promotion, of course, is the annual Arisia convention [2]. Arisia gives out grants [3] to organizations that further Arisia's purpose.
Arisia also sponsors a Student Art Contest and a Student Writing Contest. Both contests [4] are free for high school students (including home schooled) to enter. There are cash prizes for the winners. We've recently added a writing contest for college students.