Apr 4 thru Mar 31
COPPER ODYSSEY 2: Museum of Miracles
Cam Collins
The Center for Mad Culture is proud to present Museum of Miracles, a solo exhibition by artist Cam Collins. The exhibition is a unique chance to dive into a world envisioned by the artist. Collins has created a PC game which can be played and viewed in the gallery space, taking place in a world governed by colors, powered by industrialization, and affected by conspiracy.
This project will focus on a singular space within this world where all of these facets come together: a museum. An entire museum cannot be placed within a room, but Collins’ has developed an interactive experience that not only acts as a ludonarrative gallery for the people in this world, but also as a display of Collins’ own anxieties catalyzed by Earth’s own qualities. Questions of humans as a physical artistic resource are answered by the Sun that shines inside of a museum, and it is a chaotic and violent answer that can harmlessly reside in both the head of Collins and in the museum itself. During this residency, Collins will be modifying this interactive gallery space to let viewers roam freely and unearth the paintings themselves.
Workshop: "Story Robots" – April 26, 1:00 PM
In this hands-on workshop, participants will create Story Robots—assembling shapes and drawing small narratives or memories within them. These individual stories come together to form a collective body, shaped by the imagination of each participant. No prior artistic experience is required.
RSVP to the workshop here:
The Center for Mad Culture challenges the medical model of "mental health" and "mental illness," instead offering a new way of looking at the human experiences and cultural contributions of madness.
To accomplish all this we offer art exhibitions, poetry readings, workshops, a mad/disability research library, and other opportunities. Come by and visit to learn more about what we offer!
Location and Hours
The Center for Mad Culture is located in the historic Fine Arts Building in downtown Chicago, one of the last buildings with manual elevators! We are located just two blocks south of the Art Institute of Chicago, walking distance to the lake, and near many other amenities.
410 S Michigan Ave, Suite 419
Chicago, IL 60605
Current Hours:
We are open weekly:
Friday 11:00am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 11:00am - 5:00pm
Or by appointment. Sadly, with a limited staff we are limited in our open hours, but we are happy to arrange a time if you use the contact form at the bottom of this page!
While we at the Center choose to challenge the use of "mental health" and "mental illness," we also recognize everyone's relationship to terminology is different. Please know that everyone is welcome at the Center and how one chooses to utilize terms to describe their experience is supported.
Upcoming events and workshops
Stay connected with the latest events and workshops at the Center for Mad Culture! From exhibitions and performances to hands-on workshops and discussions, our programming invites you to engage with mad identity, history, and creative resistance. Don’t miss out—explore our upcoming events and register today by following the link below!
Mad Pride is at the heart of our work, celebrating madness as a cultural identity and rejecting the narratives that pathologize our experiences. Our events create space for community, expression, and activism—because madness is not just something to be treated, but something to be honored. Join us in reclaiming mad histories and shaping mad futures.
Disability Access
The Center for Mad Culture strives to keep its space accessible to all visitors, please contact us if there are any access questions.
The exterior doors to the Fine Arts Building can be heavy for some folx, if you contact us ahead of your visit we will be sure to meet you out front. Otherwise, The Center for Mad Culture is accessible to wheelchair users, this includes the restrooms on our floor.
We offer captioning services at all times through the app Ava, which is free to use - we also have devices on site for your use with this app.
We offer audio desciption tours of all exhibitions upon request.
Any other access needs will be met to the best of our ability. Feel free to contact us using the form below so we can make sure your visit is one you look forward to.
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