A piece of Skyrim fan-art by Blotch sold for $5500 at Further Confusion 2012's art show last weekend. [sibe/reddit]

The mixed-media work depicts a battle between a leopard-like Khajiit and a non-morphic dragon. [dA, FA]

Videl, the winning bidder, was enthusiastic about his purchase:

It was totally worth it! Love the work of Blotch and love Skyrim!!

The most expensive furry art show piece sold to date is Goldenwolf's "Eyes of the Night", which was auctioned for $10,000 at Further Confusion 2004.

Update (29 Jan): Videl says he was bidding on behalf of his roommates as well as himself.

Two galleries in downtown San Jose will be hosting open-to-the-public furry art shows concurrent with Further Confusion 2012, from January 12 (Thursday) to 21 (Saturday).

The stated objective of these shows is to get high-quality furry art out in the public, and to introduce San Jose's downtown gallery scene to the wealth of furry artwork. Local news media representatives will be invited to visit.

There is an open call for artwork, including con-badges, which will be printed by the show; the submission deadline is December 31. The shows are being organized independently of Further Confusion by its Art Track events lead, B. Root, creator of webcomic The Dawn Chapel.

The KALEID gallery and comic book publishers Slave Labor Graphics are hosting the shows.

The December edition of the newsletter includes holiday wishes from the chair, special guests and events, the end of pre-registration on December 30, an updated pet policy, notice of changing hotel room rates, a call for submissions to FC: Unleashed, updated dealer information and instructions, a request for volunteers, and notice of the next staff meeting on January 7.

In this issue:
1. Further Confusion Picnic and Campout
2. Calling potential panelists!
3. Convention book call out to artists and writers
4. Furry Market Place spaces still available
5. Next Staff Meeting

The Further Confusion campout will be held September 9-11, with the picnic on the 10th. FC: Unleashed! is looking for acts and now has a YouTube channel. Several staff programming lead positions are available, and there are openings in the species-track and ops departments. Art show and Furry Market Place applications are now being accepted. The dealers' room remains full. Con book submissions are open. The next staff meeting is October 15, at 1PM.

This FC2012 newsletter announces the Picnic and Campout on the weekend of September 10th and Guests of Honor E.E. Knight and Matthew Ebel (Hali), plus performers Uncle Kage and 2.

Open staff and panelist positions are advertised, with a $50 FC:Unleashed logo contest and a request for con book material. The Dealers Room and its associated waiting list are now closed, but applications for the Furry Market Place will open on or shortly after August 1st.

Further Confusion 2012 – to be held at the SJCC – now has a theme (The Infurmary), first guest of honor (E. E. Knight) and featured musician (Travis Ratledge/Colson Grainger).

Pre-registration is open; the dealer room has sold out already. Accepted dealers must send in signature forms and make payment by June 15 or forfeit their place. Furry Market Place spaces will be available from August 1 for $75, including membership.

Hotel rooms are available at the San Jose Marriott and the Hilton San Jose. Each reservation will attract an immediate non-refundable deposit of one night plus tax.

Staff – new or otherwise – are encouraged to check their information on the private site. The next staff meeting is June 11; access to a conference call can be arranged.

1. New Venue, New theme
2. New Reservation policy and a message from our chair
3. FC2012 Pre-Registration is Open!  Now Fully Online!
4. Dealers Room Applications now open!
5. Hotel reservation time
6. Next Staff Meeting
7. For 'would-be' Staff

Though it is a month later than normal, Further Confusion will be opening Dealer Table Sales on Sunday May 1st. We deeply apologize for the delay and any inconveniences it may cause.

Table prices are $120 for a Full table with one Convention Membership, or $75 for a Half table with one Convention Membership, same as last year.

Further Confusion 2011 took place last weekend. Attendance was almost static at 2801, perhaps due to the continued weak state of the economy plus limited room; the Fairmont sold out by October. 477 participated in the fursuit parade, as verified by Flayrah in the dealers' room.

$31,900 was raised by the sale of nearly 500 pieces, in an art auction consisting of almost 1000, while 113 dealers were present in the Den. The show suffered from poor lighting, but con leaders promised this would not be an issue in future years.

As for 2012, the big news is that FC intends to move to the San Jose Convention Center.

1.  Guest of Honor news
2.  Hotel Room Blocks are now Closed
3.  Using Debit Cards at the Hotel for your room
4.  Mini-Bars at the Fairmont
5.  Elevator Etiquette
6.  Dealers Room and Furry Market Place update
7.  Live Animal Events
8.  On-site Gaming
9.  Critterlympics
10. myFurCon
11. A note from our Operations department

Further Confusion's latest newsletter covers the closure of pre-registration on December 30, fursuit badge photographs, sign-ups for open mic night and Critterlypmics, and details of the fursuit parade.

While the dealers room is full, a waiting list exists for drop-outs. There are also five spots left for the Furry Market Place. Both close December 15. Existing dealers will receive confirmation at their address of record.

Other topics include con ops recruitment, parking, and the next staff meetings.

In this issue of the Further Confusion newsletter:

1. Hotel Cancellations
2. Last Chance Convention Book Submissions
3. The Open Mic
4. EVE's Karaoke Club
5. Furry Market Place already at 75% capacity!
6. Dealer Room Waiting List
7. Chin-wag Events
8. Overflow Hotel - The Sainte Claire
9. Parking at the Fairmont
10. Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access at the Fairmont
11. Fursuit Badge submissions 

12. Pre-Registration Deadline, December 30th, 2010
13. AAE now accepting bids to chair FC2012
14. Next Public Meeting

In this issue:
1. Fairmont sold out, overflow hotel opening soon
2. Furry Market Place already at 55% capacity!
3. Dealer Room Waiting List
4. Still accepting Con Book submissions
5. Badge Art Wanted!
6. Fursuit Badge submissions
7. Travel Assistance
8. Pre Registration Deadline, December 30th, 2010
10. Next Public Meeting

In this issue:
1. Convention Dates Changed
2. Furry Market Place already at 50% capacity!
3. Dealer Room Waiting List
4. Panelists and performers wanted for the FC puppet track!
5. Species Track
6. THE PROGRAM BOOK NEEDS YOU!
7. Open Lead Positions for FC 2011
8. Annual Further Confusion camp-out and picnic
9. Next Staff Meeting