About the conference
MAPACA’s annual conference has grown into one of the largest regional branches of the national Popular Culture and American Culture Association (PCA/ACA).
Mid-Atlantic Popular &
American Culture Association
Thank you for another great conference!
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The 2024 Annual Conference was November 7-9 in Atlantic City.
Our 2025 Annual Conference will be November 6-8 in Philadelphia.
2024 Divine Impact Award Recipient - Samuel R. Delany
In 2016, Samuel R. Delany was inducted into the New York State Writers Hall of Fame. Filmmaker, novelist, and critic, he is the author of the award-winning books Babel-17 and Dark Reflections, as well as Nova, Dhalgren, and the Return to Nevèrÿon series. A retired professor, he lives in Philadelphia with his partner Dennis. His website is www.samueldelany.com.
MAPACA’s annual conference has grown into one of the largest regional branches of the national Popular Culture and American Culture Association (PCA/ACA).