Festivals & Faires
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Festivals & Faires area
of the Popular Culture Association
invites abstracts for the next annual meeting:
APRIL 8th-11th 2009
New Orleans Marriott
NEW ORLEANS, LA
The Festivals & Faires Area of the Popular Culture Association welcomes submissions on any festival or faire—modern or historical. Scholars of theatre / theater, drama, performance studies, American studies, popular culture, religion, history, and non-western traditions are encouraged to apply. Since the conference is in New Orleans, any papers relating to festivals and faires in the city or Louisiana are greatly appreciated. Other specific areas of interest for this year’s panels include, but are not limited to:
- Mardi Gras
- Burning Man
- Contemporary American Renaissance Festivals & Faires, including performative panels
- Festivals & Faires from outside of Europe and North America
- Festival atmosphere and environment in non-traditional settings, i.e. conferences, work, school
Deadline for submission of a 250-word abstract is 30 November 2008.
Inquiries about possible papers or proposals for sessions are also welcomed and encouraged.
If your paper is accepted, you will receive an acceptance letter, registration information, the information you’ll need to join the PCA/ACA, and the room reservation information.
Address abstracts, inquiries, or proposals to:
Dr. Kimberly Tony Korol-Evans
E-mail: DrKTKorolEvans@yahoo.com