2026 Annual Conference

Baltimore, MD

The MAPACA 2026 Annual Conference will be held November 5-7 in Baltimore, MD. If you can afford it, here is a donation link to help reduce costs and thereby assist other attendees.

André De Shields

We are pleased to announce our 2026 winner of the Divine Impact Award, André De Shields.

About MAPACA

The Mid-Atlantic Popular & American Culture Association (MAPACA), a regional organization of the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association (PCA/ACA), is an academic organization dedicated to critical analysis of various aspects of popular and American culture.

Registration is open

Registration for the 2026 Annual Conference is open.

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Schedule available

The schedule for the 2026 Annual Conference is now available.

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