The PCA/ACA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of scholars and enthusiasts dedicated to the study of popular culture through writing, sharing, and publishing. Our next conference is scheduled for April 2026 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.https://bsky.app/profile/pcaaca.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/pcaaca.bsky.social/post/3mlw5ofqwqy2pCelebrating Susan Koppelman’s legacy by spotlighting bold feminist work in popular culture, published within the past three years. #PCAACA #FeministScholarship #PopCulture15 May 2026 20:17 +0000at://did:plc:xtync5i7w4htm5tha5hi62dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlw5ofqwqy2phttps://bsky.app/profile/pcaaca.bsky.social/post/3mltjn6xhg32uRay & Pat Browne Award honors the best edited reference/primary-source works in popular culture studies. Eligible:published in popular culture studies published in the past 3 years.. #PCAACA #PrimarySources #ArchivalResearch14 May 2026 19:14 +0000at://did:plc:xtync5i7w4htm5tha5hi62dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltjn6xhg32uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pcaaca.bsky.social/post/3mlblk62n342pCelebrating the winner of the John G. Cawelti Award—our annual honor for innovative scholarship in Popular and American Culture: Christine McWhorter’s “Building Critical Race Media Literacy: Countering the Narrative” (Routledge).07 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:xtync5i7w4htm5tha5hi62dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlblk62n342phttps://bsky.app/profile/pcaaca.bsky.social/post/3ml4kn4tjbc2pWondering what you could do with that PCA/ACA paper you presented in April? Join us for May’s Membership Matters where we will discuss dissertation/thesis incorporation, publishing opportunities, and other ways to build a future for your conference paper. Sign up: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6hPbYihCQnSkpJPPzFqzzg05 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:xtync5i7w4htm5tha5hi62dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4kn4tjbc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/pcaaca.bsky.social/post/3mkpyelquh722Congratulations to Brenda Boudreau and Kelli Maloy—winners of this year’s award honoring Ray and Pat Browne edited or co-edited scholarly books (hardcover or paperbound). The award recognizes collections with more than one or two contributors, published within the past year.30 Apr 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:xtync5i7w4htm5tha5hi62dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpyelquh722https://bsky.app/profile/pcaaca.bsky.social/post/3mkldjod4qa2bCongratulations to this year's winner, Amy Erdman Farrell! This award honors rigorous, original work that moves popular + American studies forward. Selected for research quality, originality, and field impact.28 Apr 2026 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:xtync5i7w4htm5tha5hi62dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkldjod4qa2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pcaaca.bsky.social/post/3mk6sbcfoxj24Keep the momentum going and present at a PCA regional conference. Click the link here to find out more: https://pcaaca.org/page/Regionalconferences23 Apr 2026 19:57 +0000at://did:plc:xtync5i7w4htm5tha5hi62dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6sbcfoxj24https://bsky.app/profile/pcaaca.bsky.social/post/3mjxfgynosy2aSurvey extended to April 24. Tell us what you loved and what we can improve; your feedback shapes future PCA conferences. Click the link here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d7c739588754a98763150c19d61d2 #PCA2026 #PCAConference #PCASurvey #PCACommunity20 Apr 2026 21:19 +0000at://did:plc:xtync5i7w4htm5tha5hi62dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjxfgynosy2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/pcaaca.bsky.social/post/3mja42t5qqc25Final panels and Town Hall bring the week into focus. A week of conversations that sparked ideas, sessions that pushed us forward, game nights that brought us together, and outings that turned colleagues into community. We’re excited to see you at the 2027 Annual Conference in Boston.11 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:xtync5i7w4htm5tha5hi62dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mja42t5qqc25https://bsky.app/profile/pcaaca.bsky.social/post/3miz54a4jiy2uIf publishing is on your radar, don’t skip these at the 2026 Annual Conference. From getting your work published to connecting with editors and peers, these sessions are built to move your ideas forward.08 Apr 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:xtync5i7w4htm5tha5hi62dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3miz54a4jiy2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pcaaca.bsky.social/post/3miyuqdqx6j2gPCA 2026 is live. Panels are open, and the rubber ducks are already in circulation. Check the schedule, find your people, and get into the work.08 Apr 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:xtync5i7w4htm5tha5hi62dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyuqdqx6j2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/pcaaca.bsky.social/post/3mivr74uts22jPresenting, networking, exploring Atlanta, however you're experiencing PCA 2026, we want to see it. Tag or mention us in your photos and you might be featured on our page. Let’s showcase the energy of this year’s Annual together!07 Apr 2026 12:19 +0000at://did:plc:xtync5i7w4htm5tha5hi62dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivr74uts22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/pcaaca.bsky.social/post/3mijt2ryzon2sYou’re presenting. Now let’s make it count. At the 2026 Annual Conference, PCA-sponsored sessions bring the community together from the Opening Ceremony and keynotes to celebrations of scholarship and the Town Hall. This is where ideas are shared, questions are asked.02 Apr 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:xtync5i7w4htm5tha5hi62dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijt2ryzon2shttps://bsky.app/profile/pcaaca.bsky.social/post/3mierj6l5z22zStudents: whether you're attending your first conference or coming back to reconnect, this mixer is for you. Hosted by the Student Engagement Committee, this is your space to meet new people, build connections, and enjoy the community. See you Thursday night!31 Mar 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:xtync5i7w4htm5tha5hi62dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mierj6l5z22z