It wouldn’t be the New York subway without street dancers—so what better way to celebrate Poster House’s new exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters than with a performance by It’s Showtime NYC?! These skilled performers will activate the main gallery with dances commonly seen in public spaces throughout the city. […]
This month, Poster Kids will engage in dramatic play—strike some poses and participate in rounds of charades all while exploring the movie posters in our new exhibition The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie. Afterward, participants will enjoy a workshop focused on movie poster design! Join Poster House on select Sunday […]
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 […]
Poster House Members are invited to a private tour of the exhibition Advertising India’s Sandalwood Film Industry. Join curators Carly Johnson and Sophia Williamson as they discuss the fascinating history behind these posters. Learn about Southern India’s incredible movies and how they compete with the more well-known Bollywood genre. Afterward, feel free to explore the […]
Please join Sophia Williamson, Carly Johnson, and Poster House for a private reception in honor of the exhibition Advertising India’s Sandalwood Film Industry on Wednesday, April 10, from 6–8pm. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP. For any questions or to request additional guests, please contact events@posterhouse.org.
Join Poster House for a bookmaking workshop using reclaimed papers generously provided by Mohawk. Explore basic bookbinding techniques and forms, such as pamphlet stitching, stab binding, and accordion folds. Participants will come away with their own hand-made journals or artist’s books embellished with decorative binding, embroidery, and/or stamps. No previous experience necessary; all materials provided. […]
On February 1, 1913, Grand Central Terminal opened its doors to an admiring public. On February 1, 2013, the beautifully restored Terminal—rescued from destruction by a seminal 1978 Supreme Court decision—celebrated its Centennial, accompanied by exhibitions, events, and the new book, Grand Central Terminal: 100 Years of a New York Landmark. The Terminal’s creation combined […]
Poster House Members are invited to a special, private tour of the Center for Book Arts, led by Librarian Gillian Lee. Highlights will include the annual members’ show as well as the exhibition Exposition Littéraire outour de Mallarmé. This intriguing show includes numerous artists across various media responding to re-readings and re-writings of Stéphane Mallarmé’s […]
Inspired by the exhibition The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie, teens will create flip books that depict a short animated scene from their favorite film. This program merges design with storytelling, allowing participants to explore concepts behind the world of movie-making. PH x Teens: Cinematic Flipbook is a drop-in program […]
Genius on Display is thrilled to welcome illustrator, graphic designer, and educator Jason Raish to Poster House. During this artist’s talk, Jason will discuss his expansive career that includes familiar clients such as the New York Times, the MTA, and Lucas Films. Join us in person as we spotlight this incredible designer. Questions strongly encouraged! […]