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 10-13, 2021, for a virtual conference. We hope you’ll join us!
2021 Exhibitor Info
Registration deadline: October 1, 2021
Registration will be available soon
- Virtual Exhibit Hall will be available to all attendees throughout the conference
- Virtual Exhibit Hall regularly promoted in organization newsletters ahead of conference
- Base and Expanded packages include advertising in organization newsletters ahead of conference
- Exhibitors welcome to register as a presenter in our Professional Development area
- Expanded package includes a place on our Publisher’s Panel
- Recent exhibitors have included Intellect Books, Palgrave Macmillan, and Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University
2021 Exhibitor Pricing
We offer three exhibition options.
Introductory Package - Free
- Post a press logo, contact person, and link in our Virtual Exhibit Hall
Base Package — $75
- Post a press logo, contact person, and link in our Virtual Exhibit Hall
- Advertising in our newsletter leading up to the conference
- 3 social media posts on our channels during the conference
Expanded Access Package — $125
- Post a press logo, contact person, and link in our Virtual Exhibit Hall
- Advertising in our newsletter leading up to the conference
- 3 social media posts on our channels during the conference
- A place on our Publisher’s Panel session
Event Sponsorship
Sponsorship purchase will be available soon
We offer exhibitors and interested institutions several opportunities for live advertisement throughout the conference.
Crash Course Sponsor — $750
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 — $300 Graduate — $400 Walden Award for Graduate and Undergraduate Papers is awarded annually to an outstanding emerging scholar in popular culture studies.
Loretta Lorance Award — $500 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.