Join Us in Buffalo, NY for the 77th Annual ACPC Convention
DATES:
Wednesday, July 30 – Saturday, August 2, 2025
HOSTED BY:
Polish Arts Club of Buffalo
THEME:
Art & Architecture
The Polish Arts Club of Buffalo is proud to host the 77th Annual Convention of the American Council for Polish Culture. This year’s theme, Art & Architecture, celebrates Buffalo’s rich heritage of creativity, cultural expression, and historic design.
Join us for four days of programming, performances, engaging sessions, tours, and Polish-American fellowship. Buffalo was recently recognized by TIME and Architectural Digest as one of the most exciting destinations in the country, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Hotel & Travel Information
M Hotel Buffalo
2040 Walden Avenue · Buffalo, NY 14225
Free Breakfast · Free Parking · Free Airport Shuttle
Early Bird Rate: $139/night (available through June 15, 2025)
Save $20/night when registering through the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo. Tax-exempt.
This special group rate is available for two days before and two days after the convention. Why not stay a little longer and enjoy more of Buffalo?
After July 7: Registrants must book directly with the hotel. Call (716) 681-2400 ext. 3 and mention “ACPC Convention.”
Convention Schedule
Wednesday
July 30
Registration & Hospitality Room
Pre-Convention Board Meeting
Welcome Social
Thursday
July 31
9:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremony
Welcome
Color Guard
Anthems
Introductions
Keynote Speaker
Introduction of
ACPC President
Call Convention to Order
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10:30 a.m.
Business Session #1
—-
12:30 p.m.
Lunch with Speaker
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2:30 p.m.
Business Session # 2
Free Time
Dinner on Own
Friday
August 1
9:00 a.m.
Business Session #3
—-
11:30 a.m.
Leave for Terrace Restaurant
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12:00 p.m.
Welcome to Buffalo Buffet
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2:00 p.m.
Walk to AKG
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2:30 p.m.
Tour AKG Art Museum
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5:00 p.m.
Return to Hotel
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6:00 p.m.
Reception/Cash Bar
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7:00 p.m.
Gala Awards Banquet & Ball
Presentation of Awards
Swear in New Board
Saturday
August 2
8:30 a.m.
Architectural Tour of Buffalo Via Double Decker Bus
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1:00 p.m.
Lunch
—-
3:00 p.m.
Business Session #4
Free Time
Dinner on Own
—-
7:00 p.m.
Concert & Reception
Marcella Kochanska Sembrich National Vocal Competition
Montante Center
Sunday
August 3
Masses at Baker Victory Basilica and St. Stanislaus
Registration Options
ARRIVE WEDNESDAY ALL-INCLUSIVE – $550
Hospitality Room, Pre-Convention Board Meeting, (3) Lunches, AKG Art Museum Tour, Speakers, Cocktail Hour & Gala Award Banquet & Ball, Double Decker Bus Tour of Buffalo Architecture, Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Concert & Reception. Includes $50 ACPC Registration Fee.
ARRIVE THURSDAY AFTER LUNCH – $475
Hospitality Room, (2) Lunches, AKG Art Museum Tour, Speakers, Cocktail Hour & Gala Award Banquet & Ball, Double Decker Bus Tour of Buffalo Architecture, Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Concert & Reception. Includes $50 ACPC Registration Fee.
A LA CARTE REGISTRATION
Choose to attend a few specific sessions and events (more info in the form below). Requires $50 ACPC Registration Fee.
Register for the Convention
Complete your registration below. A confirmation email will be sent to you, and hotel arrangements (if selected) will be confirmed separately. For assistance, contact us at info@polishartsclubofbuffalo.org.