Poster House

Poster Kids: Lights, Camera, Action!
2024-08-11 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Step into the limelight this month as we explore movie posters designed by the incredible Dawn Baillie. We’ll focus on Dawn’s use of photography and direct our own photoshoots. Get ready for your one-and-a-half hours of fame!
Join Poster House on select Sunday mornings from 10:30am–12pm for a family-friendly, interactive poster tour and a related art-making experience. Admission is free; advanced registration is required.
This program invites children 5–11 years old and their adults to collaborate (siblings are welcome). This is not a drop-off program.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Members-Only Tour: Print Center NY
2024-08-15 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House Members are invited to a private tour of New Voices: Ritual at Print Center New York. Drawing attention to everyday objects, concerted repetition, and artistic process, this exhibition considers the fundamental but often unrecognized role that ritual plays in our everyday lives. Combining traditional print media with sculpture, fiber, assemblage, and installation, the exhibition examines both the quotidian acts we carry out each day, as well as more formal gestures tied to ceremony or observance.
New Voices: Ritual presents the second iteration of Print Center New York’s annual open call program. It provides opportunities for a cohort of emerging artists to present and develop their work through a group exhibition, artist-led public programming, focused conversation and community-building, and individualized resources for professional and artistic development. This tour provides Poster House Members with the opportunity to catch this notable exhibition in its final weeks!
This tour will take place at Print Center New York, located at 535 West 24th Street, New York, NY 10011. Space is limited!

The Truman Show Movie Screening
2024-08-16 18:30 - 20:00
The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie includes some of the most iconic and beloved posters in modern cinematic history. Throughout the exhibition, Poster House will screen a selection of films from the movie-focused exhibition. This Friday, there will be a free screening of the highly praised film, The Truman Show. Be sure to stop by Café des Affiches for exclusive, themed drinks and snacks to accompany the screening!

Live Dancing Drink & Draw: It’s Showtime NYC!
2024-08-16 18:30 - 20:00
Join Poster House for an evening of gesture drawing featuring the dancers of It’s Showtime NYC! in the Main Gallery. Inspired by the acclaimed exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters, guests will learn to draw figures in motion with instruction and demonstration by illustrators Robin Mork and A.E. Kieren. Artists of all levels are welcome. Admission includes all materials and a complementary cocktail. Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies (dry materials only) if desired.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Queer Harlem Renaissance AR Walking Tour
2024-08-17 15:30 - 18:00
In honor of the exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters, Poster House is hosting a walking tour celebrating the history of the Queer Harlem Renaissance. On Saturday, August 17, step back in time to learn about the queer Black artists and writers who dominated the cultural space between 1919 to 1935. This tour celebrates the gay social networks of the Harlem Renaissance, as well as the safe spaces that were integral to the community—spaces that no longer exist. Utilizing augmented reality through the Queer Harlem phone application, participants will walk through Harlem and witness the people, places, and histories of the past, from Drag Balls to Rent Parties. Bring a fully charged battery and get ready to excavate this exciting history! The event will conclude with a performance by Harmonica Sunbeam and mixer at 4West Lounge. All proceeds from this program will be donated to the Ali Forney Center.

This tour will be hosted by Brian Turner and Abriannah Aiken, the co-authors of Disappearing Queer Spaces, and will feature the Queer Harlem app that digitally reconstructs seven spaces from the Queer Harlem Renaissance, including the Savoy Ballroom, the Rockland Palace, and the Niggeratti Manor (a self-proclaimed name). Please note that none of these spaces currently exist, so the augmented reality application will be integral to the experience and storytelling! This program was created in collaboration with DLR Group, which funded the Queer Harlem app through an internal grant.
All proceeds from this program will be donated to the Ali Forney Center.

Posters & Cocktails LIVE!
2024-08-21 18:00 - 20:00
Poster House is thrilled to host the second installation of Posters & Cocktails LIVE, a tribute to New York City.
Join Nicholas Lowry of Swann Auctions Galleries, Don Spiro of the Green Fairy Society, and our very own Chief Curator & Director of Content, Angelina Lippert, for a night of high-proof entertainment surrounded by the best of New York City’s historic advertising.
The evening will switch between specialty travel-themed cocktails and the witty reparté of Nicho and Angelina as they highlight New York travel posters featuring ships, trains, and planes all headed to the Big Apple. Prepare for the wildest night at a museum you’ll ever have, with louche laughs and art historical amusements.
Ticket prices include three custom-made cocktails.

Wonder City Type Tour with Paul Shaw
2024-08-23 18:30 - 19:30
Join Paul Shaw, designer and typography historian, as he leads a letter-centric tour of Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters at Poster House. Paul will dissect and discuss the lettering and type used in many of the posters in the exhibition. He will also explain the subtle differences between classical roman and rugged roman letters, between grotesque/gothic letters and geometric sans-serif letters, and how to distinguish lettering from type. Whether you are a type nerd or a lettering newbie, you will learn something new during this detailed exhibition tour. Paul has previously led both virtual and in-person lettering tours of four Poster House exhibitions to wide acclaim.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org

Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: Alphonse Mucha
2024-08-27 16:00 - 17:00
Every month, Poster House offers virtual Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. In order to reach a wide, art-loving audience around the world, we offer our description tours online through Zoom. These tours are led by our Educators, allowing you intimate access to the items in our current shows and permanent collection.
This month’s tour will focus on the exhibition, Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau/Nouvelle Femme.
Please email access@posterhouse.org or call ‪914.295.2387 to sign up for this event. You will be emailed poster images for reference as well as information about accessing Zoom the morning of the virtual tour. Tours start promptly and will last approximately 70 minutes with questions.
For a complete list of our accessibility tours, click the Accessibility filter at the top of our Events page, call (914) 295-2387, or email access@posterhouse.org. Poster House will also strive to accommodate any outside accessibility tour requests given two week’s notice.

Members-Only Tour: Wonder City of the World
2024-08-27 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House Members are invited to a “Last Look” curatorial tour of the exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. Join guest curator Nicholas Lowry for a tour of his acclaimed show and learn how New York City went from a pit stop en route to Saratoga to the vibrant tourist destination it is today. Questions strongly encouraged! Light refreshments will be provided.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) are available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday
2024-09-06 10:00 - 21:00
Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection.
1pm The Royal Tenenbaums Movie Screening
The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie includes some of the most iconic and beloved posters in modern cinematic history. Throughout the exhibition, Poster House will screen a selection of films from the movie-focused exhibition. This Friday, there will be a free screening of Wes Anderson’s classic, The Royal Tenenbaums. The accompanying poster marked the first time Dawn collaborated with the esteemed director, cementing a longstanding partnership that still exists today. Be sure to stop by Café des Affiches for exclusive, themed drinks and snacks to accompany the screening!
3pm The Anatomy of a Movie Poster Curatorial Tour
Join Chief Curator Angelina Lippert for a curatorial tour of the acclaimed exhibition The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The work of Dawn Baille. Angelina will discuss Dawn Baillie’s involvement with some of the most iconic and beloved posters in modern cinematic history. Learn about the evolution of the production of movie posters through an impressive career that has spanned almost four decades. Questions strongly encouraged!
4pm Stop motion animation workshop-$15
Join teaching artist Paris Baillie for a hands-on introductory workshop to stop-motion animation. Participants will learn the basics of stop-motion animation and work together to create an animated project. Learn how to use simple materials, including clay and smartphones, to create your own stop-motion animations.
7pm Wonder City Moves: A Celebration of Ballroom
Join Poster House for an unforgettable experience exploring the historical context of the fascinating world of ballroom. This one-of-a-kind performance will bridge the gap between our celebrated exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters and the vibrant underground ballroom culture. Prepare to immerse yourself in a display that traces the influence of ballroom dance moves on iconic figures such as Madonna and the popular shows Pose and Legendary. Curated by Relish and featuring talented dancers from renowned houses like Ebony, Balmain, Mugler, and Revlon, this event promises to be a cultural celebration not to be missed.

First Friday Screening: The Royal Tenenbaums
2024-09-06 13:00 - 14:30
The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie includes some of the most iconic and beloved posters in modern cinematic history. Throughout the exhibition, Poster House will screen a selection of films from the movie-focused exhibition. This Friday, there will be a free screening of Wes Anderson’s classic, The Royal Tenenbaums. The accompanying poster marked the first time Dawn collaborated with the esteemed director, cementing a longstanding partnership that still exists today. Be sure to stop by Café des Affiches for exclusive, themed drinks and snacks to accompany the screening!

First Friday: The Anatomy of a Movie Poster Curatorial Tour
2024-09-06 15:00 - 16:00
Join Chief Curator Angelina Lippert for a curatorial tour of the acclaimed exhibition The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The work of Dawn Baille. Angelina will discuss Dawn Baillie’s involvement with some of the most iconic and beloved posters in modern cinematic history. Learn about the evolution of the production of movie posters through an impressive career that has spanned almost four decades. Questions strongly encouraged!

First Friday: Collaborative Stop-Motion Animation Workshop
2024-09-06 16:00 - 17:30
Join teaching artist Paris Baillie for a hands-on introductory workshop to stop-motion animation. Participants will learn the basics of stop-motion animation and work together to create an animated project. Learn how to use simple materials, including clay and smartphones, to create your own stop-motion animations.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org

First Friday: Styrofoam Block-Printing Workshop
2024-09-06 18:00 - 19:30
Join teaching artist Fan Kong to create unique styrofoam stamps inspired by the exhibit Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. In this hands-on workshop, participants will be invited to (re)imagine the landmarks, monuments, and symbols of their own speculative “wonder city” as the instructor guides them in making designs using styrofoam (reclaimed polystyrene), cardboard, and other accessible materials and tools. By the end of this workshop, guests will come away with a personal stamp(s) related to their favorite cities. No experience necessary; just bring curiosity and imagination!

First Friday: Wonder City Moves-A Celebration of Ballroom
2024-09-06 19:00 - 20:00
Join Poster House for an unforgettable experience exploring the historical context of the fascinating world of ballroom. This one-of-a-kind performance will bridge the gap between our celebrated exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters and the vibrant underground ballroom culture. Prepare to immerse yourself in a display that traces the influence of ballroom dance moves on iconic figures such as Madonna and the popular shows Pose and Legendary. Curated by Relish and featuring talented dancers from renowned houses like Ebony, Balmain, Mugler, and Revlon, this event promises to be a cultural celebration not to be missed.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org

Poster Kids: Map it Out
2024-09-08 10:30 - 12:00
Whether we’re traveling by train, car, or plane, chances are we still rely on maps for directions. After exploring Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters, we’ll create our own maps to guide people through New York City.
Join Poster House on select Sunday mornings from 10:30am–12pm for a family-friendly, interactive poster tour and a related art-making experience. Admission is free; advanced registration is required.
This program invites children 5–11 years old and their adults to collaborate (siblings are welcome). This is not a drop-off program.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: Attica Lives!
2024-09-10 16:00 - 17:00
Every month, Poster House offers virtual Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. In order to reach a wide, art-loving audience around the world, we offer our description tours online through Zoom. These tours are led by our Educators, allowing you intimate access to the items in our current shows and permanent collection.
This month’s tour will focus on the exhibition, No Escape: The Legacy of Attica Lives!
Please email access@posterhouse.org or call ‪914.295.2387 to sign up for this event. You will be emailed poster images for reference as well as information about accessing Zoom the morning of the virtual tour. Tours start promptly and will last approximately 70 minutes with questions.
For a complete list of our accessibility tours, click the Accessibility filter at the top of our Events page, call (914) 295-2387, or email access@posterhouse.org. Poster House will also strive to accommodate any outside accessibility tour requests given two week’s notice.

First Friday
2024-10-04 10:00 - 21:00
Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection–check back soon for a complete list of activities.
1–7pm: Woodblock Printing Demonstration – $10
Stop by the Poster History Timeline to try your hand at woodblock printing! Select from one of three designs made by teaching artist Sato Yamomoto and inspired by Poster House’s new exhibition Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes.
Sato Yamomoto is a bilingual Japanese artist inspired by diverse cultural sources. Born in Meguro, Tokyo, and currently living in Westchester, New York, her unique style of art includes the use of advanced ambidextrous and ukiyo-e printmaking skills.
2:30–4pm: Inclusive HIIT Workout Class with Haven Boxing Gym – $10
Poster House is pleased to partner with Haven Boxing Gym for a radically inclusive HIIT workout class! Join the instructors in the main gallery and learn basic boxing techniques among the sports heroes featured in Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. No previous experience is necessary–all experience and fitness levels are welcome!
3:30–5:30pm: Attica 2021 Documentary Screening – Free
Join Poster House for a screening of the documentary Attica (2021) by Stanley Nelson and Traci Curry. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition No Escape: The Legacy of Attica Lives!, this absorbing film sheds new light on the extreme violence of the prison industrial complex 50 years after the Attica uprisings.
6–7pm: Pattern-Making Workshop with Zipeng Zhu – $15
Join design icon and pattern-maker extraordinaire Zipeng Zhu for a hands-on pattern workshop! In this fun and engaging program, participants will use analog techniques to explore exciting color combinations and patterns inspired by Poster House’s new exhibition Fantastical Streets: The Theatrical Posters of Boris Bucan. Supplies will be provided and no preparation is necessary—just bring your imagination and curiosity!
7–8pm: A Study in Why We Move
New York-based dancer and choreographer Shira Kagan-Shafman and composer and violinist Leandria Lott come together again to share a new work exploring the question “why do we move?” Drawing from their ongoing collaborations between music and dance, both artists also provoke a desire to understand the question “what in you moves me?” Their work seeks to provide answers by highlighting the trust needed to move: trust in the body, in the witnesses, and in each other.

First Friday: Woodblock Printing Demonstration
2024-10-04 13:00 - 19:00
Stop by the Poster History Timeline to try your hand at woodblock printing! Select from one of three designs made by teaching artist Sato Yamomoto and inspired by Poster House’s new exhibition Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes.
Sato Yamomoto is a bilingual Japanese artist inspired by diverse cultural sources. Born in Meguro, Tokyo, and currently living in Westchester, New York, her unique style of art includes the use of advanced ambidextrous and ukiyo-e printmaking skills.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request.
Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: Inclusive HIIT Workout Class with Haven Boxing Gym
2024-10-04 14:30 - 16:00
Poster House is pleased to partner with Haven Boxing Gym for a radically inclusive HIIT workout class! Join the instructors in the main gallery and learn basic boxing techniques among the sports heroes featured in Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. No previous experience is necessary–all experience and fitness levels are welcome!
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request.
Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: Attica 2021 Documentary Screening
2024-10-04 15:30 - 17:30
Join Poster House for a screening of the documentary Attica (2021) by Stanley Nelson and Traci Curry. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition No Escape: The Legacy of Attica Lives!, this absorbing film sheds new light on the extreme violence of the prison industrial complex 50 years after the Attica uprisings.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request.
Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: Pattern-Making Workshop with Zipeng Zhu
2024-10-04 18:00 - 19:00
Join design icon and pattern-maker extraordinaire Zipeng Zhu for a hands-on pattern workshop! In this fun and engaging program, participants will use analog techniques to explore exciting color combinations and patterns inspired by Poster House’s new exhibition Fantastical Streets: The Theatrical Posters of Boris Bucan. Supplies will be provided and no preparation is necessary—just bring your imagination and curiosity!
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request.
Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: A Study on Why We Move
2024-10-04 19:00 - 20:00
New York-based dancer and choreographer Shira Kagan-Shafman and composer and violinist Leandria Lott come together again to share a new work exploring the question “why do we move?” Drawing from their ongoing collaborations between music and dance, both artists also provoke a desire to understand the question “what in you moves me?” Their work seeks to provide answers by highlighting the trust needed to move: trust in the body, in the witnesses, and in each other.

Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Poster Kids: A Matter of Pattern
2024-10-06 10:30 - 12:00
This month’s Poster Kids will explore the Jewel Box Gallery and the brilliant, whimsical posters of Boris Bućan. Fantastical Streets: The Theatrical Posters of Boris Bućan will inspire and energize participants for the program, a pattern-focused art-making experience.
Join Poster House on select Sunday mornings from 10:30am–12pm for a family-friendly, interactive poster tour and a related art-making experience. Admission is free; advanced registration is required.
This program invites children 5–11 years old and their adults to collaborate (siblings are welcome). This is not a drop-off program.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Building a Global Environmentalism Poster Collection: A Conversation Between Curators
2024-10-10 18:00 - 20:00
How are exhibitions created? Join Poster House Executive Director & Curator Angelina Lippert in conversation with curator Tim Medland to discuss how they worked together to build the acclaimed show, We Tried to Warn You! Environmental Crisis Posters, 1970-2020. From exhibition concept to poster selection, restoration and preservation to maintaining an institutional voice, they’ll break down how it takes a village to build a Poster House show. Through this framework, they’ll also touch on the ways these posters highlight diverse environmental issues from around the world over the past 50 years.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

What is Latinx Design?
2024-10-11 18:00 - 20:00
Latin American identity has been forged over time out of shared stories of victory and struggle against oppression, as well as the resilience to move forward without forgetting the past. As such, Latinx is an inadequate term. While it can be used to find community and solidarity, it can also be othering and reduce a multitude of experiences into a monolith. Moreover, the term itself is a constant reminder of a violent process of colonization because without colonization, there is no Latinx.
As the United States celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, complex feelings of being proud of one’s heritage while also being tokenized come to the fore. Navigating the desire to be seen while grappling with a gaze that feels both welcoming and othering is a daily challenge.
In this panel, four self-identifying Latin American designers working in the U.S. today will share and discuss issues of being Latinx in design: how do they grapple with the concept of Latinx? How do they define Latinx design for themselves and their communities? How can we move past stereotypes reconciling the past with a pluralist future, and how can we design in comunidad?
Featured Panelists:
Juan Villanueva is a typeface designer, letterer, and educator based in New York City.
Ximena Amaya is a graphic designer from Mexico City, currently working at the HMCT out of Los Angeles.
Ramon Tejada is a Dominican York (of Dominican-American, Afro-Caribbean, and LATINX descent) designer and educator based in Providence, RI, currently teaching at RISD.
Faride Mereb is an award-winning Venezuelan book designer, researcher, and art director based in New York City.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.
Image Credit: Pueblito de Santiago (The Forgotten Village), 1951 Lorenzo Homar (1913–2004)

PH x Teens: Portfolio Review
2024-10-17 15:30 - 18:00
Just in time for internship and college application season, Poster House invites teens to register for a special PH x Teens portfolio review! Participants will have the opportunity to connect with members of the museum’s CMYK Council (a volunteer advisory board of creatives, designers, and educators) and receive feedback on their portfolios and applications. Drinks and snacks will be provided!
Advance Registration Required. Participants can meet with up to two CMYK Council members for ten-minute sessions each. Prior sign-up is required, and attendees must be on time to participate. Participants who arrive late will not be guaranteed a review.
PH x Teens is a program for young adults ages 13 to 18 focusing on drop-in art activities and college and career prep.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request.
Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Lester Beall & the Campaign to Electrify America
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:30
Lester Beall was one of the most important designers of the 20th century. He translated and transformed European avant-garde movements into a distinctly American modernism that permeated his commercial work and inspired his profession. This talk by graphic design historian and independent curator, Mark Resnick, will provide an overview of Beall’s life and career.It will also present a close look at the landmark series of posters Beall designed for the Rural Electrification Administration, a federal agency crucial for President Roosevelt’s “New Deal.”
Mark Resnick has deep experience in art, business, and law, in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. He has served in positions ranging from executive director (acting) of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, director of strategic initiatives at Williams College Museum of Art, chief business executive for 20 th Century Fox’s flagship film unit, chief lawyer for Sony Pictures’ film unit, and member of arts-related boards including that of the Yale University Art Gallery. He is an authority on the history of American graphic design, a field in which he curates, publishes, and lectures. He has recently returned to the consulting firm he founded in 2017, Resnick Arts and Culture Consulting.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: Just Frame It
2024-10-22 16:00 - 17:00
Every month, Poster House offers virtual Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. In order to reach a wide, art-loving audience around the world, we offer our description tours online through Zoom. These tours are led by our Educators, allowing you intimate access to the items in our current shows and permanent collection.
This month’s tour will focus on the exhibition, Just Frame It: How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes.
Please email access@posterhouse.org or call ‪914.295.2387 to sign up for this event. You will be emailed poster images for reference as well as information about accessing Zoom the morning of the virtual tour. Tours start promptly and will last approximately 70 minutes with questions.
For a complete list of our accessibility tours, click the Accessibility filter at the top of our Events page, call (914) 295-2387, or email access@posterhouse.org. Poster House will also strive to accommodate any outside accessibility tour requests given two week’s notice.

Just Wear It: Nike, Hip-Hop, & Fashion
2024-10-25 18:30 - 20:00
Poster House’s new exhibition, Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes, explores Nike’s tremendous impact on sports culture. But the influence of the global sportswear brand isn’t just limited to football fields and tennis courts. Join the museum’s Assistant Curator of Collections, Es-pranza Humphrey, in conversation with curator, journalist, and professor, Elena Romero, for an engaging conversation about Nike’s broader resonance in the worlds of hip-hop, fashion, and pop culture. This wide-ranging dialogue will delve into Nike’s impact off the courts and across decades, from hip-hop of the 1980s to contemporary athleisure. Questions are strongly encouraged!
Elena Romero is the Assistant Chair and Assistant Professor of Marketing Communications at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and an award-winning correspondent and producer for CUNY TV. Over the course of her 30-year journalistic career, Romero has chronicled the importance of streetwear and hip-hop culture for numerous publications, including WWD, Vibe, and Sportswear International. Romero’s expertise has also been called upon in such documentaries as Fresh Dressed and Hip Hop x Fashion; most recently, she co-hosted and produced CUNY TV’s Hip Hop Subway:The L Line. She is the author of Freestylin’: How Hip Hop Changed the Fashion Industry (Bloomsbury) and co-editor and co-curator of the Museum at FIT’s Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style (Rizzoli).
Es-pranza Humphrey is the Assistant Curator of Collections at Poster House in New York City. She received her BA in History from the University of New Haven and her MA in American Studies from Columbia University where she examined American history, literature, and culture as it interacts with countries across the globe. Her research has incorporated interdisciplinary approaches to spotlight the Black feminine identity expressed through various forms of performance art and fashion. She has been featured in The New Yorker, ABC Here and Now, National Public Radio (NPR), the Fashion and Race Database and a number of international publications for her curatorial work on the visual media of the Black Panther Party. Her latest research endeavors focus on Black women’s fashion and Black theater in the early-mid 20th century.
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