Subway Therapy: Community Connections in Transit

This event is no longer on sale.

Thursday July 20

6:00 PM  –  7:00 PM

In 2016, artist, Matthew “Levee” Chavez, sat at the 14th Street-Union Square station with a colorful array of Post-its and asked subway commuters to express themselves. Thousands did and shared notes and images of their feelings, ideas, hopes, and fears. Dubbed Subway Therapy, Chavez’s project tapped into a collective desire to engage with one another, and spread to locations as far as San Francisco and Kyoto. Chavez’s work continues to evolve, exploring the intersection of public space, art, community, and change.    

Join Chavez for a look back at his project’s original purpose, its evolution and impact over time, as well as the range of projects Subway Therapy has influenced worldwide. 


Please Note: This event will take place online. Upon registration, all participants will receive two emails - one will be a receipt and the other will include a Zoom link with instructions on how to participate. We encourage you to download the Zoom app in advance for the best user experience.

You will have the option to turn on automatic captions for this virtual program. Staff will share instructions for how to do so at the start of the event. Please email access@nytransitmuseum.org for any accessibility-related questions. Please contact programs@nytransitmuseum.org for general inquiries.

By registering for this program, you consent to receive emails from the New York Transit Museum and program partners. You may revoke your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every e-mail. Please Note: Unsubscribed individuals will not receive program reminders and updates, which may include necessary information to participate such as Zoom links and departure locations.