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 — all in a city recently recognized by TIME and Architectural Digest as one of the most exciting destinations in the country.
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
—-
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
—-
12:00 p.m.
Welcome to Buffalo Buffet
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2:00 p.m.
Walk to AKG
—-
2:30 p.m.
Tour AKG Art Museum
—-
5:00 p.m.
Return to Hotel
—-
6:00 p.m.
Reception/Cash Bar
—-
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.