Poster House

PH x Teens: Portfolio Review
2024-10-17 15:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
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.
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.

Movie Screening: Attica 1974
2024-10-25 18:30 - 20:00
Join Poster House for a screening of the documentary “Attica” (1974) by director Cinda Firestone in connection with the exhibition No Escape: The Legacy of Attica Lives! Firestone offers a courageous portrayal of the 1971 Attica Prison Uprising, using original footage and interviews to examine the harsh realities of the rebellion and its aftermath. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a film that continues to provoke important conversations about justice and prison reform.
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: Lester Beall & A New American Identity
2024-10-28 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House Members are invited to a private tour of the exhibition Lester Beall & A New American Identity. Join Chief Curator Angelina Lippert as she discusses the groundbreaking work Beall produced for the Rural Electrification Administration over a five-year span, as well as the development of his contributions to American modernism up through World War II. 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) 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.

In Person Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: Just Frame It
2024-10-29 15:30 - 17:00
Members of the low-vision and blind community are invited to an in-person Vibrant Verbal Description Tour at Poster House. This after-hours event will provide exclusive access to the museum’s exhibition, Just Frame It: How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. The tour will be led by a Museum Educator. This intimate experience will allow guests to get up close with the posters described, as well as provide additional tactile objects to help illuminate the art.
While everyone is welcome, Poster House offers Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind, have low vision, or who benefit from verbal descriptions.
Accessibility Notes: Our front door is wheelchair accessible. Masks are encouraged during this event and are available free of charge at the museum. Clear masks are also available. Assistive listening devices, stools, and some tactile objects will be provided. Navigational guides are available upon request. If you have any further accessibility needs or require an alternative way to RSVP, please contact Poster House’s Accessibility Coordinator Sarit Cahana at access@posterhouse.org or at ‪(914) 295-2387‬. ​​
For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday
2024-11-01 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.
1-7pm: Drop-In Silkscreen Printing with Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop
Try your hand at printmaking with the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop! Visitors will have the opportunity to silkscreen a halftone print inspired by the exhibition Lester Beall & A New American Identity. No previous experience is required.
This drop-in activity is pay-what-you-wish: donations are appreciated and encouraged!
2-3pm: Monotype Printing Workshop – $15
Monotyping is a printmaking process that involves putting ink or paint directly on a printing plate to create an ephemeral, one-of-a-kind print. Join multimedia artist Sabrina Sims to experiment with this iterative process and learn exciting techniques including stenciling, masking, wet-on-wet blending, and subtractive layering.
Each participant will create monoprints and have the opportunity to trade with each other at the end of the workshop. No previous experience necessary; all materials provided.
Accessibility Note: At the request of the instructor, masks are required for this workshop.
4-5pm: Nike Type & Brand Tour
Join designer, educator, and type enthusiast Carrie Hamilton for a tour of Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. Explore the ways in which the band used bold, clear type and decorative elements to highlight the athletes’ strengths and personalities. Learn about how the original shoe company developed a strong brand presence that set it apart from the competition. Questions strongly encouraged!
5-6:30pm: Space Jam Movie Screening
Everybody get up, it’s time to slam now! Poster House is pleased to screen the classic 1996 children’s film Space Jam, in conjunction with the museum’s acclaimed exhibition Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. Don’t miss what critics have called “The greatest sports movie of all time to feature cartoon characters.”
7-8pm: Gotham Cheer Performance
Poster House is pleased to welcome Gotham Cheer for a one-of-a-kind performance inspired by the hit exhibition Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. This performance will highlight the resilience, diversity, and community spirit that drives sports. Witness firsthand the incredible athleticism and camaraderie that have made Gotham Cheer a local favorite that will leave you uplifted and inspired. This event is not to be missed!
Gotham Cheer is an inspirational adult cheerleading team established as a nonprofit organization to provide support to our community, with a specific focus on aiding homeless LGBTQ youth. Composed of a diverse group of members dedicated to serving others, the team strives to take on leadership roles within New York City by actively participating in volunteer work and community service initiatives.
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: Drop-In Silkscreen Printing with Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop
2024-11-01 13:00 - 19:00
Try your hand at printmaking with the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop! Visitors will have the opportunity to silkscreen a halftone print inspired by the exhibition Lester Beall & A New American Identity. No previous experience is required.
This drop-in activity is pay-what-you-wish: donations are appreciated and encouraged!
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: Monotype Printing Workshop
2024-11-01 14:00 - 15:30
Monotyping is a printmaking process that involves putting ink or paint directly on a printing plate to create an ephemeral, one-of-a-kind print. Join multimedia artist Sabrina Sims to experiment with this iterative process and learn exciting techniques including stenciling, masking, wet-on-wet blending, and subtractive layering.
Each participant will create monoprints and have the opportunity to trade with each other at the end of the workshop. No previous experience necessary; all materials provided.
Accessibility Note: At the request of the instructor, masks are required for this workshop. 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: Nike Type & Brand Tour
2024-11-01 16:00 - 17:00
Join designer, educator, and type enthusiast Carrie Hamilton for a tour of Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. Explore the ways in which the band used bold, clear type and decorative elements to highlight the athletes’ strengths and personalities. Learn about how the original shoe company developed a strong brand presence that set it apart from the competition. Questions strongly encouraged!
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 Movie Screening: Space Jam
2024-11-01 17:00 - 18:30
Everybody get up, it’s time to slam now! Poster House is pleased to screen the classic 1996 children’s film Space Jam, in conjunction with the museum’s acclaimed exhibition Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. Don’t miss what critics have called “The greatest sports movie of all time to feature cartoon characters.”
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: Sound Bath with Humming Puppy
2024-11-01 18:00 - 19:00
Join us on a blissful sound journey. This 15-minute session will feature crystal singing bowls, energy work, and meditation to enhance your sense of inner peace, clarity, and alignment. No prior yoga experience is required.
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: Gotham Cheer Performance
2024-11-01 19:00 - 20:00
Poster House is pleased to welcome Gotham Cheer for a one-of-a-kind performance inspired by the hit exhibition Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. This performance will highlight the resilience, diversity, and community spirit that drives sports. Witness firsthand the incredible athleticism and camaraderie that have made Gotham Cheer a local favorite that will leave you uplifted and inspired. This event is not to be missed!
Gotham Cheer is an inspirational adult cheerleading team established as a nonprofit organization to provide support to our community, with a specific focus on aiding homeless LGBTQ youth. Composed of a diverse group of members dedicated to serving others, the team strives to take on leadership roles within New York City by actively participating in volunteer work and community service initiatives.

Members-Only Tour: Center for Book Arts
2024-11-04 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House Members are invited to a special private tour of the latest exhibition at Center for Book Arts, Vico’s Spiral: Half Century of Artists’ Books, led by librarian Gillian Lee.
Fifty years after Center for Book Arts was founded in 1974, it is celebrating with a landmark exhibition focused on its own exhibition history. The overarching theme is the scope and diversity of the artists’ books, concepts, and practices displayed there over the past half century as seen through the lens of Vico’s Spiral and his nonlinear vision of history; this has been a very useful tool for considering some of the ideas and the broad range of methodologies in these innovative works.
This tour will take place at Center for Book Arts, located at 28 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001. Space is limited!

Lester Beall Lettering Tour with Paul Shaw
2024-11-08 18:30 - 20:00
Join Paul Shaw, designer and typography historian, for a letter-centric tour of Lester Beall & A New American Identity at Poster House. Explore the ways in which groundbreaking American graphic designer Lester Beall employed striking hand-lettering in various weights and sizes to promote the work of the Roosevelt administration’s Rural Electrification Administration (REA)during the 1930s. Whether you are a type nerd or a lettering newbie, you will learn something new during this detailed exhibition tour. Questions are strongly encouraged!
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.

Fall Family Day: Poster Tots
2024-11-10 10:00 - 11:00
This program is designed to encourage children ages two and three (accompanied by their adults) to feel confident in museum settings. Participants will visit two posters in Fantastical Streets: The Theatrical Posters of Boris Bućan to learn about colors through hands-on gallery activities. Afterward, they will create an open-ended take-home art project using various colorful materials.
Please note: Poster House’s Fall Family Day will be photographed and videotaped. These photos may be used for printed or online materials, such as brochures, social media, or other relevant materials for the purposes of education, communication, and/or the promotion of Poster House Programs.
During the event, photo release forms will be available when you check in at the Info Desk and at each activity station. If you do not want to be photographed, please let a Poster House staff member know and we will provide you with a “Do Not Photograph” sticker.
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.

Fall Family Day: Sticker Printmaking
2024-11-10 10:00 - 12:00
Stop by the Kids’ Gallery on the Lower Level to create your own collagraph prints using stickers and other collage materials.
Please note: Poster House’s Fall Family Day will be photographed and videotaped. These photos may be used for printed or online materials, such as brochures, social media, or other relevant materials for the purposes of education, communication, and/or the promotion of Poster House Programs.
During the event, photo release forms will be available when you check in at the Info Desk and at each activity station. If you do not want to be photographed, please let a Poster House staff member know and we will provide you with a “Do Not Photograph” sticker.
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.

Fall Family Day at Poster House
2024-11-10 10:00 - 14:00
Join Poster House’s Education Department for a day of free activities and fun for the whole family. In addition to complimentary museum admission, raffles, and drop-in art-making stations, attendees can enjoy all of our exciting family programs.
Please note: Poster House’s Fall Family Day will be photographed and videotaped. These photos may be used for printed or online materials, such as brochures, social media, or other relevant materials for the purposes of education, communication, and/or the promotion of Poster House Programs.
During the event, photo release forms will be available when you check in at the Info Desk and at each activity station. If you do not want to be photographed, please let a Poster House staff member know and we will provide you with a “Do Not Photograph” sticker.
10am–2pm: Pick up one of our Kids’ Activity Cards at the Info Desk to play Poster Bingo around the museum. Finish a row and return to the Info Desk to claim a small prize.
10am–11am: Poster Tots
This program is designed to encourage children ages two and three (accompanied by their adults) to feel confident in museum settings. Participants will visit two posters in Fantastical Streets: The Theatrical Posters of Boris Bućan to learn about colors through hands-on gallery activities. Afterward, they will create an open-ended take-home art project using various colorful materials.
10am–12pm: Sticker Printmaking
Stop by the Kids’ Gallery on the Lower Level to create your own collagraph prints using stickers and other collage materials.
10:30am–12pm: Poster Kids, Just Design It!
Calling all designers! Explore the exhibition Just Frame It: How Nike Turned Sports Stars Into Superheroes through an exciting workshop activity in which participants will learn about branding and marketing. Poster Kids is an interactive, family-friendly tour and related art-making experience designed with children ages four to ten in mind.
12pm–2 pm: Button Making
Stop by the Poster History Timeline in the 24th Street lobby to make your own button inspired by Poster House’s previous exhibitions!
12:30pm–2pm: Bilingual Poster Kids, Just Design It!
Calling all designers! Explore the exhibition Just Frame It: How Nike Turned Sports Stars Into Superheroes through an exciting workshop activity in which participants will learn about branding and marketing. This program will be presented in both English and Spanish. ¡Atención diseñadores! Explorar la exposición y aprender de la gestión de marca y la mercadotecnia en una taller de arte. Educadores hispanohablantes disponibles.
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: Just Design It!
2024-11-10 10:30 - 12:00
Calling all designers! Explore the exhibition Just Frame It: How Nike Turned Sports Stars Into Superheroes through an exciting workshop activity in which participants will learn about branding and marketing. Poster Kids is an interactive, family-friendly tour and related art-making experience designed with children ages four to ten in mind.
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.
Please note: Poster House’s Fall Family Day will be photographed and videotaped. These photos may be used for printed or online materials, such as brochures, social media, or other relevant materials for the purposes of education, communication, and/or the promotion of Poster House Programs.
During the event, photo release forms will be available when you check in at the Info Desk and at each activity station. If you do not want to be photographed, please let a Poster House staff member know and we will provide you with a “Do Not Photograph” sticker.
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.

Fall Family Day: Button Making
2024-11-10 12:00 - 14:00
Stop by the Poster History Timeline in the 24th Street lobby to make your own button inspired by Poster House’s previous exhibitions!
Please note: Poster House’s Fall Family Day will be photographed and videotaped. These photos may be used for printed or online materials, such as brochures, social media, or other relevant materials for the purposes of education, communication, and/or the promotion of Poster House Programs.
During the event, photo release forms will be available when you check in at the Info Desk and at each activity station. If you do not want to be photographed, please let a Poster House staff member know and we will provide you with a “Do Not Photograph” sticker.
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.

Bilingual Poster Kids: Just Design It!
2024-11-10 12:30 - 14:00
Calling all designers! Explore the exhibition Just Frame It: How Nike Turned Sports Stars Into Superheroes through an exciting workshop activity in which participants will learn about branding and marketing. Poster Kids is an interactive, family-friendly tour and related art-making experience designed with children ages four to ten in mind. ¡Atención diseñadores! Explorar la exposición y aprender de la gestión de marca y la mercadotecnia. Educadores hispanohablantes disponibles.
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.
Please note: Poster House’s Fall Family Day will be photographed and videotaped. These photos may be used for printed or online materials, such as brochures, social media, or other relevant materials for the purposes of education, communication, and/or the promotion of Poster House Programs.
During the event, photo release forms will be available when you check in at the Info Desk and at each activity station. If you do not want to be photographed, please let a Poster House staff member know and we will provide you with a “Do Not Photograph” sticker.
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: Fantastical Streets
2024-11-12 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, Fantastical Streets: The Theatrical Posters of Boris Bućan.
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.

History in Two Dimensions: History of Graphic Design Student Symposium 2024
2024-11-13 13:00 - 17:00
Join us at Poster House for the inaugural History in Two Dimensions: History of Graphic Design Student Symposium, a new program to support and encourage emerging scholars of graphic design history. After the submission of papers by graduate and undergraduate students across the tri state area, four students have been selected to present their research. Featuring a keynote speech by design teacher and historian Ellen Lupton, this event will showcase new perspectives in the field of graphic design history through principles of inclusivity and accessibility.
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

PH x Teens: Meet a Museum Professional
2024-11-15 15:30 - 18:00
Museums offer many career opportunities, from the front-facing staff to departments that work behind the scenes, dozens of different jobs contribute to an organization’s success. Poster House invites teens interested in museum work to visit Poster House to meet one-on-one with museum staff and learn more about careers in the cultural sector. Ask questions and get insight into working at one of the most exciting new museums in NYC. This event will also include both full-time and part-time staff across all departments. As Poster House will be in the holiday spirit, a complimentary hot chocolate bar will be available!
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.

Members-Only Tour: Leaving the Smoke Behind
2024-11-19 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House Members are invited to a private tour of the exhibition Leaving the Smoke Behind: Enjoying an Awayday. Join curator Tim Medland as he discusses posters from the Golden Age of London Passenger Transport Board posters and the effort to encourage off-peak travel across the wider network through eye-catching, attractive designs to drive up revenues for under-utilized lines. These vividly colored posters frequently juxtaposed the inherent grayness of inner city London with an exaggerated vibrant atmosphere available just a short Tube ride away. 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) 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.

Apache: An Odyssey
2024-11-20 18:00 - 19:30
The nomadic Apache peoples’ experience over the past centuries has been characterized as unsettled and violent. In this talk, Leo Vicenti will use posters and printed ephemera to trace the paths of an adventure as vast as the wild land that spawned it. He will discuss the often cruel and fierce conditions endured by the resilient Apache, who have been described as “primitive and uncivilized.”He will also explore the visual narrative of the Apache through a map of memories and recollections.
Leo Vicenti (Jicarilla Apache) is an Assistant Professor of Communication Design at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. He holds an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Visual Communication Design and a BA in Graphic Design from Fort Lewis College . His current research approaches indigenous-language preservation, revitalization, and the return of these languages to everyday use through the development of language support in typography and representation in the design field. He maintains practice-based research in exhibition design alongside his creative pursuits in visual communication design.
This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees’ cameras off. Automated closed captioning will be provided. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. A recording will be available on Poster House’s YouTube Page shortly after the event.
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: Forks, Knives, & Lester Beall
2024-12-01 10:30 - 12:00
This month’s Poster Kids will explore the work of Lester Beall, a celebrated graphic designer whose signature style included bold primary colors, dynamic arrows, and images of new technology. Participants will create their own designs advertising the appearance and function of their favorite eating utensils!
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: Lester Beall & A New American Identity
2024-12-03 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, Lester Beall & A New American Identity.
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: Society of Illustrators
2024-12-03 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House Members are invited to a private tour of two exhibitions at the Society of Illustrators. First, Members will be guided through the American Society of Botanical Artists 27th Annual International Exhibition, featuring original botanical artworks from across the globe. Members will then explore The Original Art Exhibit, which celebrates the fine art of children’s book illustration, showcasing original art from the year’s best children’s books as determined by a jury of outstanding illustrators, art directors, and editors.
This tour will take place at the Society of Illustrators, located at 128 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065. Space is limited!
Accessibility Note: Unfortunately, this gallery is not wheelchair accessible and there is no elevator for public use. We hope to see you at future wheelchair- accessible events.
