Small Press Expo
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The Small Press Expo (SPX) is an American alternative comics convention. A registered 501(c)(3) that was created in 1994, every year since its inception, SPX has put on a festival, known as The Expo, that provides a forum for artists, writers and publishers of comic art in its various forms to present their creations to the public and to expose the public to comic art not normally accessible through normal commercial channels. The annual SPX festival is typically held in the fall in Bethesda, Maryland. SPX is unique amongst the various comic conventions as it does not allow retailers to have a formal presence at the convention. Only creators and publishers are allowed to set up at the festival, although retailers can and do attend the show with the general public through paid admissions.
Small Press Expo | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | Alternative comics |
Location(s) | Bethesda, Maryland |
Country | United States |
Inaugurated | 1994; 30 years ago (1994) |
Most recent | Sep 9–10, 2023 |
Executive Director | Warren Bernard[1] |
Organized by | SPX: The Small Press Expo |
Filing status | Not-for-profit |
Website | www |
SPX is the home of the Ignatz Awards, which have been presented there annually since 1997.[2] As one of the few festival awards rewarded in comics, they are voted on by attendees.
SPX is closely associated with the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF). A portion of the profits from the annual SPX festival including fundraising activities that take place during the convention weekend, go to the CBLDF.[citation needed] From 1997 to 2000, as well as in 2002 and 2004, SPX was held in conjunction with the International Comics and Animation Festival (ICAF).[3][4]