Poster Kids: Hungry for Posters
2021-08-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join Poster House on the last Sunday morning of every month, from 10–11am for a family-friendly, interactive, virtual poster tour and a related art-making experience. Admission is free; advanced registration is required in order to receive link access and a list of suggested materials. See below for details.
Doesn’t food just make you…hungry? Posters advertising food are some of the earliest in the genre because food and drink appeal to everyone! Join us for an interactive tour of posters featuring foods from all over the world. After the tour, a workshop will show you how to create 3D food sculptures and talk about the temping tag lines we’d use if we were advertising them in posters. We can’t promise you won’t leave ready for some lunch!
Materials:
clay or playdough
paper
drawing pencils or colorful pencils

Ask a Curator Day
2021-09-15 10:00 - 18:00
September 15 is the 11th annual Ask a Curator Day!
Now is your chance to ask the Poster House curatorial team anything you want! Have a burning poster question? Want to know more about our collection? What does a curator do anyway?
Head to Instagram on September 15 to hear directly from Chief Curator Angelina Lippert all day. Want to make sure your question gets answered? Send it to her in advance and she’ll be sure to include it in her morning roundup!
#AskACurator

At the Grindhouse with Adam Howard and Josiah Howard
2021-09-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Blaxploitation is often harshly critiqued as a cinematic genre for its negative representations of Blackness by relying on stereotypes, the hypersexualization of women, and ridiculous caricatures. In the 1970s, however, Blaxploitation saved many Hollywood studios from the brink of bankruptcy while breaking barriers for Black representation in mainstream media. Join curator Adam Howard in conversation with author Josiah Howard (no relation) as the pair discuss Blaxploitation with the nuance and complexity the topic deserves. Together they’ll explore both the good and the bad of the genre and discuss its lasting impact on contemporary film culture.
Adam Howard is a Senior Associate Producer at the Full Frontal with Samantha Bee show. He is also a co-creator and Executive Producer of the Full Release with Samantha Bee podcast. Prior to his career in late night comedy, he spent several years as a journalist, writing about pop culture and politics for The Daily Beast, Playboy, NBC News, and The Nation. He is a graduate of Columbia University’s School of Journalism and studied film history and screenwriting at Bard College. In his spare time, he illustrates his own alternative movie posters and resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Elizabeth Rosado and their dog Cookie.
Josiah Howard is a senior contributor at The Deuce and Furious Cinema and is the author of Blaxploitation Cinema: the Essential Reference Guide. His writing credits include articles for the American Library of Congress, the New York Times and Reader’s Digest.
This event is in person at Poster House, and a recording will be made available on our vimeo page for our virtual audience. Poster House operates in compliance with the Key to NYC mandate. All museum visitors older than 12 must show proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination records and IDs will be checked upon entry. Proof of vaccination may include:

NYC COVID Safe app: Android | iOS

Excelsior Pass

CDC Vaccination Card (or photo of card)

NYC Vaccination Record

An official immunization record from outside New York City or the United States.

Valid ID includes your name accompanied by a photograph such as:

Driver’s license

Government ID card

IDNYC card

Passport

School ID card

Museum Day: Free Museum Admission
2021-09-18 10:00 - 18:00
Poster House is thrilled to take part in Smithsonian Magazine‘s annual Museum Day! Enjoy free entry to the museum, as well as other museums and cultural institutions across the country, on Saturday, September 18. Visit our current exhibitions, stop by the cafe, and explore our Poster History Timeline, all for free!

AIGA Design Conference: Virtual Tour of The Push Pin Legacy
2021-09-21 10:00 - 11:00
Poster House is a proud sponsor of the 2021 AIGA Design Conference from September 20-24th.

Forget about boring museum tours! Poster House’s Chief Curator Angelina Lippert is known for her relatable, funny anecdotes and casual style. This virtual tour of our latest exhibition “The Push Pin Legacy” will explore the incredible impact Push Pin Studios had on the resurgence and evolution of American commercial illustration. Learn the origins of the iconic design studio and see many of the works that launched the careers of design legends such as Seymour Chwast, Edward Sorel, Paul Davis, and many more. Questions strongly encouraged!

Ticket holders will be able to hear her and a host of other impressive speakers on all aspects of design practice and history. This event is presented virtually and hosted by the AIGA Design Conference.

Remote Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: The Push Pin Legacy
2021-09-23 16:00 - 17:30
Every month, Poster House offers Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. Explore one of the museum’s shows with a museum educator trained in the art of verbal description and learn more about the history of printed posters.
In order to reach a wide, art-loving audience around the world, we offer our description tours online through teleconference. These tours are led by our Chief Curator, allowing you intimate access to the items in our current shows.
This tour will focus on The Push Pin Legacy, a show chronicling this landmark design studio in NYC and how it defined a generation of illustration art.
Please email access@posterhouse.org or call 917.722.2439 x413 by September 21 to sign up for this event. You will be emailed poster images for reference as well as information about accessing the teleconference the morning of the virtual tour.
Tours start promptly and will last approximately 70 minutes with questions.
For a complete list of our Access Tours, click the Access filter at the top of our Events page, call 917.722.2439 x413 or email access@posterhouse.org. Poster House will also strive to accommodate any outside accessibility tour requests given two week’s notice.

Pushing the Envelope: An Evening With Push Pin Legends
2021-09-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
By the mid 1960s, Push Pin Studios had established itself as a disruptor in the design and advertising industries. Its eclectic graphic style and rejection of modern minimalism set the group apart from other agencies, cementing its place in design history. Over the past 60 years, nearly 100 designers, illustrators, artists, and support staff have passed through the studio, many legends in their own right. Poster House is thrilled to welcome four distinguished alumni of Push Pin, all legends in their own right, for an evening of conversation about the iconic studio and its many contributions to shaping modern design. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on the inner workings of Push Pin and hear what made it so impactful straight from the mouths of those who helped build its incredible reputation. Featured speakers will be Seymour Chwast, Myrna Davis, Paul Davis, and Jim McMullan, moderated by Phyllis Feder (aka Flood).
This event is in person at Poster House, and a recording will be made available on our vimeo page for our virtual audience. Poster House operates in compliance with the Key to NYC mandate. All museum visitors older than 12 must show proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination records and IDs will be checked upon entry. Proof of vaccination may include:

NYC COVID Safe app: Android | iOS

Excelsior Pass

CDC Vaccination Card (or photo of card)

NYC Vaccination Record

An official immunization record from outside New York City or the United States.

Valid ID includes your name accompanied by a photograph such as:

Driver’s license

Government ID card

IDNYC card

Passport

School ID card

Poster Kids: Push Pin and Play
2021-09-26 09:15 - 10:15
Join Poster House on the last Sunday morning of every month, from 9:15–10:15am for a family-friendly, interactive, virtual poster tour and a related art-making experience. Admission is free; advanced registration is required in order to receive link access and a list of suggested materials. See below for details.
Push Pin Studios was responsible for introducing the playful visual language of 1950s and 60s illustration to advertising. Join us for an interactive virtual tour of the current exhibition The Push Pin Legacy to discover what it means for a poster to be playful. Then, apply some of the techniques we discover as we make fun watercolor drawings of our own.
Materials:
watercolors
brushes
watercolor paper (or other thick paper)
a cup of water
paper towels
crayons
Interested in joining us in-person for this tour and workshop? Sign up to participate in-person from 10:30am-12:15pm here.
This online event will be hosted on Zoom. Closed Captioning will be provided. This event will not be recorded due to the presence of minors. Questions about access? Please email Salvador Muñoz, Public Programs Manager, at salvador@posterhouse.org.

Poster Kids: Push Pin and Play
2021-09-26 10:30 - 12:15 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Join Poster House on the last Sunday morning of every month, from 10:30am–12:15pm for a family-friendly, interactive poster tour and a related art-making experience at Poster House. 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.
Push Pin Studios was responsible for introducing the playful visual language of 1950s and 60s illustration to advertising. Join us for an interactive virtual tour of the current exhibition The Push Pin Legacy to discover what it means for a poster to be playful. Then, apply some of the techniques we discover as we make fun watercolor drawings of our own.
Not ready to join us in person? Sign up to participate virtually from 9:15-10:15am here.

PH x College: Election Design and Personal Branding
2021-09-30 17:00 - 18:00
Kick off PH x College’s Fall 2021 series with our first event, “Election Design and Personal Branding!” Hear from leading graphic designer, design critic, and educator Michael Bierut on his experience designing Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign followed by a Q&A on design and branding. Learn how to apply those skills to yourself with award-winning digital communications professional and public speaker Brandi Boatner! Beyond her work as the social and influencer communications lead for IBM Global Markets, she speaks globally on a variety of industry and marketplace topics with a focus on personal branding. This event will teach students how to stand out from the crowd and define themselves to potential collaborators, clients, and employers!
This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees cameras off. Closed Captioning will be provided. A recording of the event will be made available for all registered attendees. Questions about accessibility? Please email Salvador Muñoz, Public Programs Manager, at salvador@posterhouse.org.

First Friday
2021-10-01 10:00 - 20:00
Poster House is pleased to announce its latest public programming initiative, First Fridays! Starting October 1, the museum will be open for free with extended hours on the first Friday of every month. Stop by and see our current exhibitions and join in the fun by attending an activity, workshop, or performance throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection. Reserve your ticket or sign up for an activity today! Proof of vaccination and masks are required for entry; please see below for complete details.
11am: Coffy Movie Screening
Join Poster House for a matinee screening of the Blaxploitation classic, Coffy. Starring the iconic Pam Grier in the titular role, this gritty, action-packed movie defined the genre and continues to influence cinema and culture to this day. Stop by the Café before the screening to enjoy a Mimosa & Matinee special! Space is limited for this intimate screening, so be sure to reserve your tickets ASAP! *Note: Due to adult content, guests must be 18+ to attend this screening.
2pm: In-Person Archive Tour, $25
Don’t miss this rare and exclusive opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at Poster House’s permanent collection! Led by Collections Manager Melissa Walker, this intimate tour will give 10 people the chance to explore highlights from the museum’s collection of over 10,000 posters from around the world. Catch sneak previews of upcoming exhibition material, take a peek at recent acquisitions for the Living Archive, and get up close and personal with the museum’s growing collection. Members receive 20% off by entering their email at checkout!
5pm Fantasy Travel Posters Workshop
Inspired by the fantasy travel posters on display in The Push Pin Legacy, this workshop will guide participants through making their own travel posters for destinations both real and imagined. Led by artist, designer, and cultural worker M, this hands-on workshop will allow attendees to design a poster advertising their personal fantasy destination! n. All workshop materials will be provided. Space is limited; sign up today!
6:30pm DJ Ciara Chaii
Closing out First Friday is DJ Ciara Chaii! Join her by the Poster History Timeline as she spins hits inspired by the musical references in our current exhibitions. From disco to funk, Aretha to Mahalia, DJ Ciara Chaii will make sure to send you into the weekend in true ‘70s style. Bring your dancing shoes and hit the floor!
This event is in person at Poster House, with masks required. Poster House operates in compliance with the Key to NYC mandate. All museum visitors older than 12 must show proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination records and IDs will be checked upon entry. Proof of vaccination may include:

NYC COVID Safe app: Android | iOS

Excelsior Pass

CDC Vaccination Card (or photo of card)

NYC Vaccination Record

An official immunization record from outside New York City or the United States.

Valid ID includes your name accompanied by a photograph such as:

Driver’s license

Government ID card

IDNYC card

Passport

School ID card

In-Person Archives Tour
2021-10-01 14:00 - 15:00
Don’t miss this rare and exclusive opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at Poster House’s permanent collection! Led by Collections Manager Melissa Walker, this intimate tour will give 10 people the chance to explore highlights from the museum’s collection of over 10,000 posters from around the world. Catch sneak previews of upcoming exhibition material, take a peek at recent acquisitions for the Living Archive, and get up close and personal with the museum’s growing collection. Members receive 20% off by entering their email at checkout!
This event is in person at Poster House, with masks required. Poster House operates in compliance with the Key to NYC mandate. All museum visitors older than 12 must show proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination records and IDs will be checked upon entry. Proof of vaccination may include:

NYC COVID Safe app: Android | iOS

Excelsior Pass

CDC Vaccination Card (or photo of card)

NYC Vaccination Record

An official immunization record from outside New York City or the United States.

Valid ID includes your name accompanied by a photograph such as:

Driver’s license

Government ID card

IDNYC card

Passport

School ID card

Person Place Thing with Jim McMullan
2021-10-04 18:00 - 19:30
Poster House is thrilled to partner with Randy Cohen for a live recording of his popular public radio series Person Place Thing. Tonight, he will be joined by the prolific designer and illustrator Jim McMullan, whose work appears extensively in the exhibition The Push Pin Legacy. McMullan has created images for countless magazine stories, books for adults and children, record covers, U.S. stamps, murals, and animated films. His best known work, however, is the series of over 80 posters he has done for Lincoln Center Theater, a selection of which is now on permanent display in the lobby of the Mitzi Newhouse Theater.
Person Place Thing is an interview show based on the idea that people are particularly engaging when they speak, not directly about themselves, but about something they care about. Guests talk about one person, one place, and one thing with particular meaning to them. The result: surprising stories from great talkers and thinkers.
Randy Cohen’s first professional work was writing humor pieces, essays, and stories for newspapers and magazines. His first television work was writing for “Late Night With David Letterman” for which he won three Emmy awards. His fourth Emmy was for his work on Michael Moore’s “TV Nation.” He is currently the creator and host of Person Place Thing, a public radio program.
This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees cameras off. Closed Captioning will be provided. A recording of the event will be made available for all registered attendees. Questions about access? Please email Salvador Muñoz, Public Programs Manager, at salvador@posterhouse.org.

Monyee Chau: Virtual Studio Tour
2021-10-06 19:30 - 20:30
Poster House is dedicated to celebrating all voices within the poster community. In an effort to share with our audience the widest array of poster talent, we are partnering with numerous young designers around the world to create Instagram Live Studio Tours—hour-long sessions on our Instagram account in which up and coming graphic artists give us a personalized peek inside their poster-making world.
Tonight, we are featuring Monyee Chau. Monyee Chau (They/Them, b. 1996) is a queer Taiwanese/Chinese American artist. Receiving their BFA from Cornish College of the Arts in 2018, they further their analysis of diaspora and decolonization with themes of labor, ancestral healing, and community. They have curated and exhibited at institutions both throughout Seattle and internationally, with the intent of cultivating and empowering communities by sharing intimate and vulnerable stories.

Instagram Handle: @monyeeart

Members-Only Tour: You Won't Bleed Me
2021-10-07 18:00 - 20:00
Poster House is thrilled to invite our members to a private tour of the museum’s newest exhibition You Won’t Bleed Me: How Blaxploitation Posters Defined Cool & Delivered Profits.
This exclusive tour will be led by exhibition curator Adam Howard.
Proof of vaccination and reservations will be checked at the door. Masks and proper social distancing will be required throughout the Museum, except when eating or drinking in the Café.
Check in opens at 6pm, tour will begin promptly at 6:30pm
Light refreshments will be served in the Café following the tour, and guests are invited to visit the Shop.
Additional exhibitions on view include The Push Pin Legacy and What’s The Score? The Posters of LeRoy Neiman.
Due to limited capacity, each Member is allowed one guest. Confirmations will be sent the week of the event; please inform us if you are unable to honor your reservation. Email membership@posterhouse.org with questions or to be placed on our waitlist.
Poster House operates in compliance with the Key to NYC mandate. All museum visitors older than 12 must show proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination records and IDs will be checked upon entry. Proof of vaccination may include:

NYC COVID Safe app: Android | iOS

Excelsior Pass

CDC Vaccination Card (or photo of card)

NYC Vaccination Record

An official immunization record from outside New York City or the United States.

Valid ID includes your name accompanied by a photograph such as:

Driver’s license

Government ID card

IDNYC card

Passport

School ID card

PH X College: BIPOC Professionals in Museums
2021-10-13 17:00 - 18:00
As part of our reimagined PH x College Fall 2021 series, Poster House will be hosting a panel of BIPOC professionals in museums followed by a Q&A . Three panelists from across the museum sector will share their personal experiences and lessons learned navigating the field. This event, moderated by emerging museum professional Matthew Waldemar, will speak to the experience of BIPOC people in a variety of positions and experiences within the museum field to inform emerging professionals.
This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees cameras off. Closed Captioning will be provided. A recording of the event will be made available for all registered attendees. Questions about accessibility? Please email Salvador Muñoz, Public Programs Manager, at salvador@posterhouse.org.

Psychedelic Posters: An Introduction
2021-10-14 18:30 - 20:00
The psychedelic poster movement coincided with the rise of American counterculture, the use of mind-expanding substances like marijuana and LSD, and the explosion of the rock-n-roll scene in the late 1960s.
From about 1966 to 1970, this movement flourished in San Francisco, the center of the hippie universe. Like many of the Belle Époque posters from the early 1900s, psychedelic posters were first and foremost advertising a product–the weekly rock dance concerts at venues like the Fillmore Auditorium and the Avalon Ballroom.
But instead of delivering clear messages like traditional posters, psychedelic posters often had to be deciphered by the viewer. The main principle of the psychedelic poster was not to deliver messages clearly and directly, but rather to tease, engage, and entertain for as long as possible. Its stylistic trademarks were obscured and disguised lettering, vivid color, vibrant energy, flowing organic patterns, and a mix of cultural images from different places and time periods. The style was also tribal in the sense that if you could decipher and appreciate these posters then you were truly a member of the hippie subculture – you were hip, man.
Join psychedelic poster expert and Bahr Gallery owner Ted Bahr for a trip back to San Francisco in the late 1960s, and learn about the context, the artists, and the great works that were created during this furious burst of creativity – some of which you will see firsthand as part of Poster House’s Permanent Timeline.
This event is in person at Poster House. Poster House operates in compliance with the Key to NYC mandate. All museum visitors older than 12 must show proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination records and IDs will be checked upon entry. Proof of vaccination may include:

NYC COVID Safe app: Android | iOS

Excelsior Pass

CDC Vaccination Card (or photo of card)

NYC Vaccination Record

An official immunization record from outside New York City or the United States.

Valid ID includes your name accompanied by a photograph such as:

Driver’s license

Government ID card

IDNYC card

Passport

School ID card

LaserWriter II Book Launch
2021-10-16 17:00 - 18:00
Before there was Poster House, there was Tekserve, the neighborhood computer store that fixed a million tech issues. It was a beloved New York institution, and its ghosts still haunt the museum’s art-filled halls.
Tonight, join Tamara Shopsin as she launches LaserWriter II, a book that brings Tekserve back to life. The event will feature humorist John Hodgman, the world’s shortest reading by Shopsin, and at least one sound effect—not to mention a free poster* with book purchase.
*while supplies last
Tamara Shopsin is an illustrator, graphic designer, writer, part-time cook, and co-owner of the New York City eatery Shopsin’s. She is the author of Mumbai New York Scranton and Arbitrary Stupid Goal.
John Hodgman is a writer, comedian, and actor. He is the author of Vacationland and three books of fake facts and invented trivia, all of them New York Times bestsellers, and his writing has also appeared in The Paris Review, This American Life, The New Yorker, and Mad Magazine. He has appeared on The Daily Show, FX’s Married, HBO’s Bored to Death, and Cinemax’s The Knick.
This event is in person at Poster House. Poster House operates in compliance with the Key to NYC mandate. All museum visitors older than 12 must show proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination records and IDs will be checked upon entry. Proof of vaccination may include:

NYC COVID Safe app: Android | iOS

Excelsior Pass

CDC Vaccination Card (or photo of card)

NYC Vaccination Record

An official immunization record from outside New York City or the United States.

Valid ID includes your name accompanied by a photograph such as:

Driver’s license

Government ID card

IDNYC card

Passport

School ID card

Alphonse Mucha: The Illustrator Who Changed the Advertising World
2021-10-20 17:30 - 19:00
This event is hosted externally by NY Adventure Club.
Alphonse Mucha arrived in Paris in 1887, living in relative poverty as an obscure illustrator for many years. On Christmas Eve in 1894, the Lemercier printing firm was tasked with making a poster for the reopening of a play featuring one of the world’s most famous actresses, Sarah Bernhardt. Mucha happened to be one of the few illustrators available over the holidays, so it fell on him to design the poster by New Year’s Day. What resulted was a poster that captivated Paris — one that would launch his design career and help him become one of the most celebrated graphic designers of the Art Nouveau period. This is the story of Alphonse Mucha and how his posters changed the advertising world.
Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the Paris portion of Alphonse Mucha’s career, and the exhibition Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau / Nouvelle Femme formerly debuted at Poster House — through exhibitions, events, and publications, this museum presents a global view of posters from their earliest appearance in the late 1800s, to their present-day use.
Led by Poster House Chief Curator, Angelina Lippert, our digital showcase of Alphonse Mucha and his ground-breaking posters will include:

An overview of Poster House, the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to posters, which opened its doors in the Summer of 2019
The story behind Alphonse Mucha’s rise to fame and advertising career, which all started when he met the legendary Sarah Bernhardt, the most famous actress of the time
A discussion around Mucha’s artistic style, which used alluring, strong women to advertise everything from cookies to bicycles, and alcohol to rolling papers — all inspired by his professional relationship with Bernhardt
The profound impact of Mucha on the future of posters, and how his designs helped elevate women to be a part of a buddying 20th-century world with newfound independence and social agency

Afterward, We’ll have a Q&A with Angelina — any and all questions about the Mucha or general poster history are welcomed and encouraged!
Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, you’ll have access to the full replay for one week!
See you there, virtually!
*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week

Remote Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: LeRoy Neiman
2021-10-21 16:00 - 17:30
Every month, Poster House offers Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. Explore one of the museum’s shows with a museum educator trained in the art of verbal description and learn more about the history of printed posters.
In order to reach a wide, art-loving audience around the world, we offer our description tours online through teleconference. These tours are led by our Chief Curator, allowing you intimate access to the items in our current shows.
This tour will focus on the poster designs by LeRoy Neiman.
Please email access@posterhouse.org or call 917.722.2439 x413 by October 19 to sign up for this event. You will be emailed poster images for reference as well as information about accessing the teleconference the morning of the virtual tour.
Tours start promptly and will last approximately 70 minutes with questions.
For a complete list of our Access Tours, click the Access filter at the top of our Events page, call 917.722.2439 x413 or email access@posterhouse.org. Poster House will also strive to accommodate any outside accessibility tour requests given two week’s notice.

Genius on Display: Expanding Access with Cheryl Miller
2021-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Poster House is thrilled to welcome 2021 AIGA Award Medalist Cheryl D. Miller for an evening highlighting unsung Black and racialized designers of the 1960s and ‘70s. Set against the backdrop of our current exhibitions, Miller’s talk will focus on the talented yet overlooked BIPOC designers of this era and the hurdles and systems that kept them out of the industry. Applying her signature decolonializing lens, Miller will amplify the expertise and artistry of these designers and assert their rightful place in the design cannon. In this intimate conversation, Miller will ground her analysis in her own lived experience, sharing her personal history as a young designer of color who lived through the time period in New York City.
Cheryl Miller is recognized for her outsized influence within the profession to end the marginalization of BIPOC designers through her civil rights activism, industry exposé trade writing, research rigor, and archival vision. Miller is a national leader of Minority Rights, Gender, Race Diversity, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion advocacy in Graphic Design.
She is founder of then, Cheryl D. Miller Design, Inc., N.Y.C., a Social Impact Design firm; she is a designer, author, trade writer for PRINT Magazine, and theologian. The Cheryl D. Miller Collection at Stanford University is her legacy professional firm’s archive, including her memoir research and manuscripts. The collection features D&I initiative, Corporate Communications developed for Fortune 500 corporations, and Corporate Communications for National African American organizations developed post Civil Rights Era, 1974–1994. She is Distinguished Senior Lecturer, University of Texas, Austin Design. She is a member of The Board of Trustees, Vermont College of Fine Arts and The President’s Global Advisory Board, Maryland Institute College of Art.

This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees cameras off. Closed Captioning will be provided. A recording of the event will be made available for all registered attendees. Questions about access? Please email Salvador Muñoz, Public Programs Manager, at salvador@posterhouse.org.

Posters & Cocktails: Up In Smoke
2021-10-26 19:00 - 21:00
Our Posters & Cocktails events continue to delight guests around the world! Tonight, smoke ‘em if you got ‘em because we’re lighting one up with tobacco posters.
Poster House’s Chief Curator will once again be hosting Nicholas Lowry of Swann Auction Galleries and Don Spiro of The Green Fairy Society over Zoom as they blaze their way through the history of posters related to smoking! No, we do not condone or promote the use of tobacco, but we do love its rich visual history in advertising.
After Don opens the show with our first smokey cocktail, Nicholas will light a match in our hearts with the early history of tobacco advertising. Don will continue to provide hits of alcohol throughout the night until Nicho leaves us stoned with wonder at these incredible, enduring graphics.
For a full list of ingredients and supplies, see below:
Smoked Spicy Old Fashioned
Your Favorite Whiskey
Bitters (Angostura or Another Favorite)
Sugar
Cherry and/or Orange (to garnish)
Cinnamon Stick or Wood Chip (Apple, Pecan, etc)

Penicillin
Blended Scotch
Islay Scotch (the peaty kind)
Fresh Lemon Juice
Honey Ginger Syrup (To make at home, simmer equal parts honey, sliced ginger root, and water. Alternatively, make honey syrup and ginger syrup separately.)
Candied Ginger

Rosemary Southside
Gin
Lemon Juice
Simple Syrup (To make at home, simmer equal parts sugar and water)
Rosemary Sprigs

Mezcal Margarita

Mezcal
Orange Liqueur (like Cointreau)
Fresh Lime Juice
Smoked Salt
Lime Garnish

Blue Blazer
Cask-Strength Whiskey (110 proof or higher)
Boiling Water
Sugar
Lemon Twist (to garnish)

Tools:
Jigger or measuring cup
Shaker with strainer
Mixing glass
Strainer
Spoon
Knife and cutting board
2 Rocks glasses
2 Cocktail glasses
2 Glass mugs (heat resistant)
Ice
Toothpicks
This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees cameras off. Closed Captioning will be provided. A recording of the event will be made available for all registered attendees. Questions about access? Please email Salvador Muñoz, Public Programs Manager, at salvador@posterhouse.org.

Poster Kids: Ready, Set, Costumes
2021-10-31 09:15 - 10:15
Join Poster House on the last Sunday morning of every month, from 9:15–10:15am for a family-friendly, interactive, virtual poster tour and a related art-making experience. Admission is free; advanced registration is required in order to receive link access and a list of suggested materials. See below for details.
Movie posters are beloved by collectors. Join us for an interactive virtual tour of the current exhibition You Won’t Bleed Me: How Blaxploitation Posters Defined Cool & Delivered Profits to learn how poster designers portrayed the heroic, strong, and cool Black characters of 1970s Blaxploitation cinema. Then—just in time for Halloween—participate in a workshop where we will design costumes for the many characters we play in our own lives.
Materials:
four full-body black and white photos of participant printed on plain paper
oil pastels/cray-pas
Interested in joining us in-person for this tour and workshop? Sign up to participate in-person from 10:30am-12:15pm here.
This online event will be hosted on Zoom. Closed Captioning will be provided. This event will not be recorded due to the presence of minors. Questions about access? Please email Salvador Muñoz, Public Programs Manager, at salvador@posterhouse.org.

Poster Kids: Ready, Set, Costumes
2021-10-31 10:30 - 12:15 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Join Poster House on the last Sunday morning of every month, from 10:30am–12:15pm for a family-friendly, interactive poster tour and a related art-making experience at Poster House. 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.
Movie posters are beloved by collectors. Join us for an interactive virtual tour of the current exhibition You Won’t Bleed Me: How Blaxploitation Posters Defined Cool & Delivered Profits to learn how poster designers portrayed the heroic, strong, and cool Black characters of 1970s Blaxploitation cinema. Then—just in time for Halloween—participate in a workshop where we will design costumes for the many characters we play in our own lives.
Not ready to join us in person? Sign up to participate virtually from 9:15-10:15am here.

PH x College: In-Person Screenprinting Demo
2021-11-04 16:00 - 18:00
For the final PH x College event of the fall season, Poster House is hosting an in-person printmaking demo with Bushwick Print Lab! Participants will have the chance to learn about the screen printing process and see a professional demonstration. Each student will also go home with their own limited edition PHxCollege poster. This intimate workshop will take place at the museum, giving students exclusive access to explore the galleries! Capacity is limited to 25–30 students, $10/ticket; BOGO $5 for a friend.

This event is in person at Poster House, and will be recorded for our virtual audience. Poster House operates in compliance with the Key to NYC mandate. All museum visitors older than 12 must show proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination records and IDs will be checked upon entry. Proof of vaccination may include:

NYC COVID Safe app: Android | iOS

Excelsior Pass

CDC Vaccination Card (or photo of card)

NYC Vaccination Record

An official immunization record from outside New York City or the United States.

Valid ID includes your name accompanied by a photograph such as:

Driver’s license

Government ID card

IDNYC card

Passport

School ID card

First Friday
2021-11-05 10:00 - 22:00
First Friday is back at Poster House—now open even later! On Friday November 5, the museum will be open for free with extended hours till 10pm! Stop by and see current exhibitions and join in the fun by attending an activity, workshop, or performance throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection. Reserve your ticket or sign up for an activity today! Proof of vaccination and masks are required for entry; please see below for complete details.
3pm: In-Person Archives Tour
Don’t miss this rare and exclusive opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at Poster House’s permanent collection! Led by Collections Manager Melissa Walker, this intimate tour will give 10 people the chance to explore highlights from the museum’s collection of over 10,000 posters from around the world. Catch sneak previews of upcoming exhibition material, take a peek at recent acquisitions for the Living Archive, and get up close and personal with the museum’s growing collection. Members receive 20% off by entering their email at checkout!
4pm: Curatorial Tour of The Push Pin Legacy
Join Poster House’s Chief Curator Angelina Lippert for a curatorial tour unlike any other. This in-person tour of the museum’s latest exhibition The Push Pin Legacy will explore the incredible impact Push Pin Studios had on the resurgence and evolution of American commercial illustration. Learn about the origins of the iconic design studio and see many of the works that launched the careers of design legends such as Seymour Chwast, Edward Sorel, Paul Davis, and many more. Questions strongly encouraged!
5:30pm: Curatorial Tour of You Won’t Bleed Me
Join special guest Adam Howard for an in-person curatorial tour of theexhibition You Won’t Bleed Me where you will get acquainted with the larger-than-life figures of Blaxploitation cinema while exploring the cultural and historic context of these posters. Questions strongly encouraged!
6:30pm: Blacula Movie Screening
Spooky season isn’t over yet! Poster House’s Blaxploitation movie series continues with the 1972 thriller, Blacula. Billed as “the first Black horror film,” this campy cult classic might just scare your socks off. Space is limited for this intimate screening, so be sure to reserve your tickets in advance! *Note: Due to adult content, guests must be 18+ to attend.
8pm: DJ Ciara Chaii
DJ Ciara Chaii is back once again to close out First Friday! Join her in the Café as she spins hits inspired by the musical references in current exhibitions. From disco to funk, Aretha to Mahalia, DJ Ciara Chaii will make sure to send you into the weekend in true ‘70s style. Bring your dancing shoes and hit the floor!
This event is in person at Poster House, with masks required. Poster House operates in compliance with the Key to NYC mandate. All museum visitors older than 12 must show proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination records and IDs will be checked upon entry. Proof of vaccination may include:

NYC COVID Safe app: Android | iOS

Excelsior Pass

CDC Vaccination Card (or photo of card)

NYC Vaccination Record

An official immunization record from outside New York City or the United States.

Valid ID includes your name accompanied by a photograph such as:

Driver’s license

Government ID card

IDNYC card

Passport

School ID card

Democracy on Paper: Political Posters of the 1960s & '70s
2021-11-08 20:00 - 21:00
This event is hosted externally by New York Adventure Club.
While TV and radio marketing campaigns surrounding American presidential election campaigns have been the subject of countless studies and critiques, the medium of posters — though just as impactful — has been largely overlooked. This is the story of the election, protest, get-out-the-vote, and satirical posters of the 1960s and ’70s that defined their generation — and shaped future ones.
Join New York Adventure Club as we explore political posters made in the 1960s and 1970s, and uncover their lasting legacy as illustration and historical documents — ones that tell a story about the future of American democracy.
Led by Poster House Collections Manager Melissa Walker, our digital showcase of these incredible posters will include:

An examination of election posters for presidential candidates including Nixon, JFK, and Regan
A look at the connection between presidential administrations of the past and protest posters, which illustrate civic engagement from those eras
Tracing the evolution of past poster design to contemporary election and protest posters
Afterward, We’ll have a Q&A with Melissa — any and all questions about political posters are welcomed and encouraged!

Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, you’ll have access to the full replay for one week!
See you there, virtually!
*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week

Foxy Brown Screening at Nitehawk Cinema
2021-11-11 19:30 - 22:00
In honor of the current exhibition You Won’t Bleed Me, Poster House is thrilled to partner with Nitehawk Cinema for a 35mm screening of the blaxploitation classic Foxy Brown. See Pam Greer’s iconic performance as the titular character on the big screen as it was meant to be seen! Featuring a live pre-show musical performance by Morricone Youth, playing classics inspired by the movie soundtrack.
One of the most important and influential films that defined the genre is Foxy Brown. The film represents the peak of both the popularity of Blaxploitation and arguably the genre’s biggest and most enduring star — Pam Grier. With its killer soundtrack, sex appeal and audacious action, its the perfect vehicle to showcase Grier’s unique screen presence (“She’s a whole lotta woman,” as one character famously says) and a time capsule of what Blaxploitation was at its best and its most outrageous.
This event is in-person and ticketed through Nitehawk Cinema.

Real Hot Girl S#!T: Black Womanhood in Blaxploitation & Beyond (Virtual)
2021-11-15 18:30 - 20:00
Inspired by the current exhibition You Won’t Bleed Me: How Blaxploitation Posters Defined Cool & Delivered Profits, Poster House is thrilled to welcome Dr. Robin Boylorn for an engaging conversation on representations of Black women in blaxploitation films and contemporary popular culture. In this wide ranging talk, Dr. Boylorn will examine hypersexualized portrayals of Black women from the height of the blaxploitation era. She’ll juxtapose these depictions with contemporary representations of Black women in hip hop, scrutinizing the role of agency and authorship in these issues. Questions strongly encouraged!
Note: This event is intended for mature audiences and may include nudity and sexual content for educational purposes. Viewer discretion is advised.
Dr. Robin M. Boylorn is an accomplished scholar, activist, writer, speaker, and thinker. Her work concentrates on ways of documenting marginalized lives and making them accessible and available to wide audiences. She seeks to give voice to silenced experiences and offer strategies for talking about and across difference (in its many manifestations). Boylorn is the author of Sweetwater: Black Women and Narratives of Resilience and a member of the Crunk Feminist Collective.
This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees cameras off. Closed Captioning will be provided. A recording of the event will be made available for all registered attendees. Questions about access? Please email Salvador Muñoz, Public Programs Manager, at salvador@posterhouse.org

Virtual Type Tour of The Push Pin Legacy with Paul Shaw
2021-11-16 18:00 - 20:00
Join type historian and educator Paul Shaw for a virtual guided tour of The Push Pin Legacy. He will look at the whimsical and playful lettering and type featured in the exhibition, including many early iterations of alphabets designed by Milton Glaser and Seymour Chwast. Get a new perspective on iconic posters and album covers by Push Pin Studios.
This event is presented in partnership with the Type Directors Club, which celebrates and amplifies the undeniable power of typography
This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees cameras off. Closed Captioning will be provided. A recording of the event will be made available for all registered attendees. Questions about accessibility? Please email Salvador Muñoz, Public Programs Manager, at salvador@posterhouse.org.
