SPX 2016 - Here's Literally Everything You Need to Know!

The 2016 Small Press Expo is finally upon us.  We hope you'll join us this weekend, September 17-18 for our biggest and best show ever.  If you check only one thing before you come, make it our Master Event Schedule so you don't miss a thing. SPX 2016 is Finally Here! We've been working hard all year to bring you the show of your dreams. Some of the highlights of SPX 2016 are listed below, including links to our special guests, programming, Ignatz Award nominees, our exhibitor list, comics workshops (a special attraction this year!) and, of course, the slightly overwhelming list of 2016 debut books. COME SEE US!  September 17th - 18th 2016  Saturday: 11AM - 7PM Sunday: Noon to 6PM  Admission: $15 Saturday $10 Sunday $20 Weekend Pass SPX weekend will be packed with excitement!  Make sure you check out our Master Event Schedule so that you don't miss a minute of the action! Need Directions?  Tips on Parking -- We've Got You Covered! Everything to See and Do at SPX 2016 Here's a rundown of all the main attractions at SPX 2016!  Take a peek, make a list. Forture favors the prepared!   SPECIAL GUESTS EXHIBITORS PROGRAMMING WORKSHOPS IGNATZ NOMINEES DEBUT BOOKS Here's a ProTip: Don't Wait for the Weekend The SPX action starts well before the weekend official opening of the 2016 festival on Saturday morning. Below are three pre-show highlights from around the DC area feature SPX special guests and that you really shouldn't miss: SPANISH FEVER:  AUTHORS IN CONVERSATION SPAIN arts & culture is pleased to present Spanish graphic novelists –Santiago García, Javier Olivares, David Rubín, Ana Galvañ, and José Domingo.  Join us and meet these talented artists in conversation with Harvey Award winning artist José Villarrubia to discuss how Spanish indie comics are finding a larger voice in Spain and around the globe. Date:  Thursday September 15, 2016 Time:  6:30PM Place:  Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain, 2801 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009). RSVP HERE   |   MORE INFO ABOUT THE SPANISH FEVER TOUR  |  MORE INFO ABOUT SPX INTERNATIONAL GUESTS   THE EMBASSY OF FINLAND HOSTS AN EXHIBITION OPENING FOR FINNISH COMICS NOW Finnish Comics Now offers a glimpse into the colorful, strange and surreal visions of Finnish comics.  The exhibitions showcases works from eight contemporary artists. Date: Thursday September 15, 2016 Time:  7PM-9PM Place:  3301 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 FINNISH COMICS NOW EXHIBITION  |  RSVP HERE BY SEPT. 13, 2016  |  MORE INFO ON FINNISH SPECIAL GUESTS AT SPX GARY GROTH LECTURE AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS FANTAGRAPHICS PUBLISHER GARY GROTH GIVES THE SPX LECTURE AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. Founder, owner, and publisher Gary Groth talk about the humble beginnings of Fantagraphics books and the advent of the graphic novel. Date: Friday September 16, 2016 Time: 11:30AM-1PM Place: Library of Congress, Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC 2054 6th Floor - West Dining Room Metro: Capitol South Stop MORE INFORMATION CONDUCT POLICY:  To provide all participants – members and other attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staff and volunteers – the opportunity to benefit from the festival and SPX's other activities, SPX is committed to providing a safe, harassment-free environment for everyone. All Attendees, Exhibitors, Sponsors, Associates, and Guests of SPX are subject to the  SPX Conduct Policy.This policy, as well as incident reporting forms and SPX contact information are available via our website as well as in hard copy at any registration booth during our annual festival.