The Tag Conference New York City 2025 (Opening Night)

When: Friday, June 13, 2025, 5:30pm
Price: General Admission $15 | Full Pass (Both Days) $25
Tickets
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Jack Stewart, Tracy 168 (Wild Style Letters), 1975-6, Collection of the Museum of the City of New York, 2013.7.2

Join the Museum of the City of New York on June 13–14, 2025, for The Tag Conference: Heritage—a dynamic gathering that delves into the rich legacy and evolving future of tagging and graffiti. This year’s conference brings together graffiti pioneers, cultural historians, and contemporary artists to explore themes both past and present and the latest research in the field. Don't miss this chance to experience the vibrant tapestry of New York City's graffiti scene! Featured opening night speakers include Dr. Rafael Schacter, Fernando Lions on Zexor, and COCO 144 with David Schmidlapp on Phase2.

Timeline (June 13):
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection exhibition open for viewing
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Opening night talks and discussions 

Learn more about the Tag Conference Here. 

 

Event Logistics (subject to changed based on NYC regulations):

  • Please contact programs@mcny.org with any questions or ticketing issues.
  • All sales are final; refunds not permitted. Exchanges and credit for future programs only. Programs and dates may be subject to change. 

Ticket Pricing
Friday Night Opening – $15
Includes access to the exhibition (5:30pm-6pm) and evening talks

Saturday Conference – $15
Includes all -day admission to the museum and full access to panels and sessions

Full Weekend Pass (Both Days) – $25
Includes entry to both Friday and Saturday events

Groups of 10 or more get discounts; contact us at programs@mcny.org or 917.492.3395.

Accessibility: Assistive listening devices are available and our auditorium wheelchair lift can accommodate manual and motorized wheelchairs (max. capacity 500 lbs). Please contact the Museum at 917.492.3333 or info@mcny.org with any questions.

George LEE Quiñones, Breakfast at Baychester, 1977, Ink on paper

Related Exhibition - Through August 24, 2025

Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection

Enter a window into a vibrant subculture of young creators and highlights previously unseen treasures from the Museum’s major collection of graffiti-based art.

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