Official account for the Association for the Study of the Arts of the Present. Founded in 2005, we do contemporary criticism in art, literature, and culture

Joined August 2009
REMINDER! The deadline to register for ASAP/16 in Houston, TX is SEPTEMBER 1! Register here: asap.press.jhu.edu/membershi…
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Happy August! ASAP/16 is a few months away, so now’s the perfect time to register for the conference. You can do so by clicking the link below: asap.press.jhu.edu/membershi…
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Hi friends! Now that my first year JHU is winding down, I want to start planning for next year. I would love to share my work with you now that my book is out (link below) & working on new stuff. If you want to bring me out to your campus, hit me up! dukeupress.edu/doom-patterns
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Starting today, ASAP will begin the process of closing down this Twitter account. It's been a wonderful time on this platform, which saw us grow as an organization. Please follow us on BlueSky @asapartsnow.bsky.social.
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Starting today, ASAP will begin the process of closing down this Twitter account. It's been a wonderful time on this platform, which saw us grow as an organization. Please follow us on BlueSky @asapartsnow.bsky.social.
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This is just a quick reminder that the deadline to submit fully constituted panels, roundtables, seminar proposals, or workshop proposals is this Friday, March 28th. See the ASAP/16 website for more info: live-artsofthepresent.panthe…
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Just FIVE DAYS until submissions to ASAP/16 close! This deadline is for session organizers to submit fully constituted panel, roundtable, or seminar proposals and is the deadline for workshop proposals!
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We’re quickly approaching the deadline to submit abstracts to panels! Check Ex Ordo to find a panel/roundtable/seminar. See the link in bio for more info! In the meantime, tag us and we’ll share your posts!
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Submit to the ASAP 2025 Book Prize! Check out our website for guidelines. Link in Bio!
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ASAP is excited to use Ex Ordo for our conference this year! To submit a panel proposal or submit to a panel, you’ll need to set up an Ex Ordo account. You can find this FAQ sheet in the link in our bio! It was also emailed to the membership. Already hyped for ASAP/16!
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ASAP is seeking a qualified assistant to organize, coordinate, & administer the annual academic conference. This position works with the Motherboard and Conference Coordinators. Job description: bit.ly/ASAPjob DM or email if you have any questions! Please share!
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ASAP is seeking a qualified assistant to organize, coordinate, & administer the annual academic conference. This position works with the Motherboard and Conference Coordinators. Job description: bit.ly/ASAPjob DM or email if you have any questions! Please share!
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Announcing the CFP for ASAP/16: Worldmaking/Worldbreaking in Houston, TX, Oct 22-25, 2025! Click the link for more info! artsofthepresent.org/confere… Please share!
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Announcing the CFP for ASAP/16: Worldmaking/Worldbreaking in Houston, TX, Oct 22-25, 2025! Click the link for more info! artsofthepresent.org/confere… Please share!
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Maureen E. Ryan reviews Annie Berke's "Their Own Best Creations: Women Writers in Postwar Television" (2022): "It is fundamentally an auteurist impulse to read these women’s scripts as evidence of their own lives and identities." Read more on ASAP/J. asapjournal.com/review/revie…
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And that’s a wrap on ASAP/15! Thank you all for a fantastic time in NYC! We look forward to seeing you at ASAP/16 in Houston, TX.
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About to teach a critical craft workshop at @ASAP_artsNOW
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