Mad Pride is a movement that celebrates madness as a cultural identity, challenges psychiatric oppression, and fosters community among those labeled as 'mentally ill.' The Center for Mad Culture recognizes Mad Pride as an essential part of advocacy, art, and activism—reclaiming our histories and our experiences while defining our futures.
"My _____ Is Not What You Think"
This inperson event will incude artmaking, empowerment workshops, and community building!
2026 EVENTS
MAY 2nd
in-person at
The Center for Mad Culture
MAY 23rd
online open-mic
Back by popular demand!! Our online open mic is a chance to share your poems, your stories, your art, your music, your dance, your soul, your recipes, your games, your experinces, and more!
MAY 30th
Movie and community night
We will be hosting a casual movie night at the Center for Mad Culture. Participants are free to bring along snacks!
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2:00pm-4:00pm (CST)
7:00pm - 9:00pm
All events are FREE, but registration is recommended to help us prepare for everyone
MAY 16th
Online Panel Discussion
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Registratns will receive a zoom link to this mad panel discussion. Details are stil be solidified and will be avilable shortly.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
There are many ways to support Mad Pride and the communities of mad people everywhere.
- Invite friends and partners to attend with events with you
- Volunteer to assist at the events. If you are interested in helping us bring this event to life please email info@madculture.org and we will start a conversation!
- Support mad artists. This can be through purchasing their work, sharing their stories on social media, and amplifying their work.
- Learn more about Mad Pride. Our podcast "Mad Tea" will be offering an episode about the history of Mad Pride, feel free to listen to that and find other histories you may not have known about! We are all a part of a larger community of people and we are connected by a rich and complex history.
