Construction has Started on the New CAMM Art Gallery in Philadelphia

The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal – or CAMM – is a Catholic religious ministry of the Vincentian priests and brothers dedicated to spreading devotion to the Blessed Mother Mary. CAMM offers guided tours of the art collection, which represents depictions of Mary across centuries and a range of artistic styles, which the organization uses to tell the story of Mary and their mission.

CAMM engaged DBI to help define a strategy to relocate the collection from an existing space on its campus in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood to the new space, which was designed by Blackney Hayes Architects to be more accessible to CAMM patrons. Axis Construction kicked off work on the gallery in September and is anticipated to continue through the end of the year. Work includes cosmetic upgrades, as well as new fire protection and lighting, that will breathe a welcoming environment of creativity and inspiration into the more than 100-year-old space.

DBI’s work with CAMM stems from a more than 20-year relationship with the Vincentians. Over the course of our work with the Vincentians, DBI has worked with the order to optimize its religious and academic assets, including university campuses, as well as properties in Princeton, Lebanon, Greece, and Italy.