Thank you for your interest in exhibiting or advertising with MAPACA. Our annual regional conference hosts an average of 400 attendees whose research often crosses disciplinary boundaries, spanning presentation areas curated around genre, identity, media, history, and environment (find a complete list of areas here). We are committed to providing our attendees with access to resources that will further their scholarship and we appreciate the contributions and opportunities you provide.
We invite any regional, national, and international publishers, presses, and academic institutions to take advantage of our exhibitor and advertising opportunities. Advanced degree programs are also welcome to table with us.
MAPACA will next convene November 7-9, 2024, in Atlantic City. We hope you’ll join us!
2024 Exhibitor Info
Registration deadline: October 1, 2021 Registration cost: $250
Registration is available here.
Registration includes:
- Table in exhibit hall
- Access to panels for exhibitor rep(s)
- Advertising in organization newsletters (copy provided by exhibitor)
- 3 social media posts on our channels during the conference
- A place on our Publishers Panel
Advertising
**Purchase ads in our conference program here.
We offer exhibitors and interested institutions several opportunities for additional advertisement throughout the conference. Please let us know if you are interested in any of the following opportunities.
| Ad type | Display orientation | Width | Height | Minimum pixel size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half page | portrait | 5″ | 7.5″ | 1500 × 2250 | $100 |
| Full page | landscape | 10″ | 7.5″ | 3000 × 2250 | $150 |
| 2 pages | 2 landscape | 11″ | 17″ | 3300 × 5100 | $250 |
Event Sponsorship
Sponsorship purchase is available here.
We offer exhibitors and interested institutions several opportunities for live advertisement throughout the conference.
Crash Course Sponsor — $500
Our Pop Culture Crash Course is a well-attended feature event scheduled during the noon hour the Saturday of the conference.
Award Sponsor
Ralph Donald Award— $250 The Ralph Donald Award recognizes an outstanding paper and presentation delivered at MAPACA’s annual conference. This award is named in honor of Ralph Donald, who joined the MAPACA board in 1990 and served as the founding editor of The Almanack, MAPACA’s former journal.
Daniel Walden Award Undergraduate — $250 Graduate — $250 Walden Award for Graduate and Undergraduate Papers is awarded annually to an outstanding emerging scholar in popular culture studies.
Loretta Lorance Award — $250 Loretta Lorance Volunteer Recognition Award is granted to a member who has contributed to the growth and success of the Mid-Atlantic Popular & American Culture Association through service and leadership.
Divine Impact Award The Divine Impact Award (DIA) recognizes outstanding creative or scholarly achievement in the production, performance, or scholarly consideration of popular culture that exhibits exceptional contribution, longevity, originality, and impact. This awardee is invited to participate at a Q&A event during the conference. Sponsors of the DIA will receive credit in the conference program and have their banner displayed during the Q&A event. For information about cost, please contact exhibits@mapaca.net
Contact
Please direct any additional questions regarding the conference or registration process to the Vice President of Exhibits & Advertising at exhibits@mapaca.net.