Head to the Poster History Timeline for a fun button-making activity inspired by Blazing a Trail: Dorothy Waugh’s National Parks Posters. Participants can select from a range of images to create their own wearable keepsake. While you’re here, don’t miss the chance to explore the museum’s exhibitions and discover more about the art of poster […]
Winter may be around the corner but Poster House is keeping summer alive by making art with FLOWERS! In celebration of the beautiful botanical illustrations on view in Blazing a Trail: Dorothy Waugh's National Parks Posters, join other museum visitors in a pressed-flower collage workshop. Participants will use the principles of traditional collage as well […]
Experience the vibrant traditions of Sicilian and Southern Italian folk music with Michela Musolino and her ensemble, Rosa Tatuata, in a performance presented in connection with the exhibition The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist Italy. This program highlights the resilience of cultural expression in times of change, showing how folk music continues […]
When pioneering poster artist Dorothy Waugh designed her posters for the National Park Service, she wasn’t just drawing from landscapes, she was also inspired by her close study of the beauty of nature. This month’s Poster Kids invites families to explore the textures, shapes, and details of natural forms through gel-plate printing–following, of course, an […]
Poster House members are invited to a private “Last Look” tour of the exhibition From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun. Join curator Es-pranza Humphrey as she discusses the history and influence of this entertaining (and informative!) PSA series for the New York subway system. Light refreshments will be served. Accessibility Note: Masks and […]
Genius on Display continues at Poster House, featuring award-winning designer Sara Hashim. What does a design career actually look like beyond the polished highlights of a portfolio? In this candid talk, Sara will pull back the curtain on 20 years in design, revealing her non-linear path from agency work to purpose-driven projects. Through honest storytelling […]
Poster House members are invited to a private tour of the exhibition Boekie Woekie Amsterdam at the Center for Book Arts, located at 28 West 27th St, 3rd Fl, New […]
Join the Poster House education team on guided docent tours of our current exhibitions! Gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and the design techniques behind one of the […]
Get ready for Halloween the Poster House way! This drop-in printing workshop with legendary gig poster artist Mike King will have you screaming with delight as you choose between making a “macabre” Alphonse Mucha or a Milton “the monster” Glaser mask to show off this Spooky Season. Complimentary eye holes will be provided (but not […]
In celebration of the exhibition Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & The Art of the Gig Poster, Poster House is thrilled to present underground New York band Whisper Doll for an intimate soft rock set. Their warm, layered sound echoes the inventive energy of the exhibition, and will be sure to create a night where music and […]