Arts Corner
Here you will find all the latest arts content on Mad in America including the latest submissions to the Art, Poetry, Humor and Meme galleries, the latest Song of the Week, calls for art, and articles on the topic of art and mental health.
Mad in America’s galleries are always open for submissions! Submit your original art, poetry, humor and memes here.
What's New
On Not Becoming David Foster Wallace
I didn't know Wallace was a poster boy for antidepressant withdrawal because I didn't know that antidepressant withdrawal was common, or that I would be experiencing it myself.
New Articles, Blogs and Podcasts
On Not Becoming David Foster Wallace
I didn't know Wallace was a poster boy for antidepressant withdrawal because I didn't know that antidepressant withdrawal was common, or that I would be experiencing it myself.
After First-Episode Psychosis, Focus on Life, Meaning and Relationships is Essential
In a new study, service users with first-episode psychosis explored their experience of wellbeing through group discussions and art.
Did Something Happen?! The Power of Poetry in Telling My Son’s Story
It's hard, if not impossible, to impose on my son’s story any kind of literary “sense.” As a writer and a mother both, this has been my challenge.
MIA’s first Mad Poetry Slam celebrated the brilliant poetic voices of people with lived experience of mental distress and those criticizing the current narrative of mental health. Featured poets include Jo Watson, Rene Simon, John Hoggett and Rebecca Donaldson, plus a community open mic.
Invitation to the Weep by Claudia Schmidt
This week's Song of the Week was suggested by MIA reader Val Crawford:
"Humor about tears -- Schmidt has lots of interesting takes (though her "Man Who Visits Me" is way too affectionate about a...
Submit to MIA Galleries
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Past Exhibitions
Teen Arts Exhibition: Beyond Labels And Meds: What It Feels Like To Be Me
28 teen artists share the power of their creativity in this collection of profoundly moving, courageous, and beautiful artwork.
Creativity and COVID: Art-Making During the Pandemic
The pandemic lockdown last year afforded me a precious gift of time to explore my creative spirit, and that, in turn, gave me a powerful way to cope.
