Art in action is a book for young people that encourages them to feel able to do participatory art at home, in school, and in their community that helps bring people together in a divided time. The book is full of activities that are accessible and philosophy that is empowering. Art in Action is a fun introduction to a type of art that can make a huge impact socially, and create new channels of understanding for young minds. Click the link below to get yours!
Signs of Hope is now on the shelves of bookstores in the US! People are finally able to hold a piece of Subway Therapy in their hands. It has been wonderful to work with Bloomsbury Publishing to bring Subway Therapy to life in print. Subway Therapy was started to help people feel less stress and connect with their community, and the hope is that this book will inspire people to explore new pathways of expression and understanding. It is emotionally rich, and wonderful snapshot of society today.
“In “Signs of Hope: Messages from Subway Therapy” (Bloomsbury), Mr. Chavez recalls why and how supposedly complacent New Yorkers and visitors were encouraged to post thousands of kaleidoscopic sticky notes that celebrate free speech and... demonstrate the healing potential of ordinary people expressing themselves.”
“Nearly a year after the election, Chavez is bringing those inspiring notes to your coffee table with the release of Signs Of Hope: Messages from Subway Therapy, out now . . . [A] vibrant reminder that you are not alone in your pain, your grief, and your anger, and that resistance is fueled by the collective hope of those who believe the future will be better.”