New IAFA Treasurer
On behalf of the IAFA Executive Board, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Sean Nixon has been appointed Treasurer of the IAFA effective 10/1/2021. Sean replaces long-time Treasurer Dr. William “Bill” Clemente. The Board would like to extend its[...]
read moreCall for Nominations: IAFA President
The term of IAFA President Dale Knickerbocker comes to an end after the March 2022 conference. The Board would like to thank Dale for his extraordinary service under difficult circumstances and for his vision and leadership in guiding IAFA through[...]
read morePortal Date Change for ICFA 43
The submission portal for ICFA 43: Fantastic Communities will be opening on October 4th, rather than August 31st as was stated on the original CFP. This is to reduce confusion with our upcoming special symposium. The updated CFP can be[...]
read moreCall for Applications–JFA Editorial Collective
The Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts (JFA) requests applications from individuals interested in becoming part of a diverse Editorial Collective who will serve as editors-in-chief for the journal. Published since 1988, JFA is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes[...]
read moreCall for Applications, IAFA Treasurer
Call for Applications IAFA Treasurer, applications (cover letter and CV/resumé) to President Dale Knickerbocker (iafa.president@fantastic-arts.org) by 9/10/2021. Term to begin 11/1/2021. Eligibility: To be eligible to be appointed to the office of Treasurer, one must be a member in good[...]
read moreCFP: The 43rd International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts, Fantastic Communities
Update: The IAFA Executive Board has decided to extend the submission deadline for the March 2022 ICFA until 11:59 p.m. November 15, Eastern U.S. time. The 43rd International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts FANTASTIC COMMUNITIES March 16-20, 2022[...]
read moreMembership Vote Results
The votes are in! The IAFA membership has selected to extend the terms of the First and Second Vice Presidents by one year. The positions will now be staggered so that the President will be elected in year one, the[...]
read moreReminders and Information Concerning Trans/Inter/Cross: A Symposium on the Fantastic Between Genres, Media, and Cultures
If you plan on attending our symposium and you have not yet booked your hotel room yet, please do so before September 1 or you will miss out on our special rate. As you know, your registration is all inclusive[...]
read moreCall for Reviewers for Lovecraft Country
Studies in the Fantastic, a journal produced by the University of Tampa Press, seeks potential manuscript reviewers for submitted journal articles. While we are in need of reviewers for each issue, we have a pressing need for several reviewers for[...]
read moreRegister for the Trans/Inter/Cross Symposium (space is limited!)
The registration portal for Trans/Inter/Cross: A Symposium on the Fantastic Between Genres, Media, and Cultures on October 1-3, 2021 is now open! Accepted session participants have already been given a chance to register, but there are still some spaces left[...]
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