Literary Posters and Advertising

Has an image ever inspired you to read? Join poster expert and Poster House Advisory Board member Nicholas Lowry of Swann Auction Galleries as he explores and celebrates how books, reading, booksellers, publishers, and literacy itself have been promoted graphically in posters since the late 1800s. This program is intended for all ages, but especially […]

Poster Kids: Activist Voices

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 […]

Lippert & Lowry: Fireside Chats

Join everyone’s favorite blazer-loving poster duo for a Fireside Chat on Instagram Live! Angelina Lippert, Chief Curator at Poster House, and Nicholas Lowry, Director of Swann Auction Galleries, are two of […]

Fiona McDonnell: Virtual Studio Tour

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 […]

The Top-Heavy G: Julius Klinger’s Lettering and Type Design with Paul Shaw

Poster House is thrilled to partner once again with its favorite type historian, Paul Shaw, for an afternoon exploring the lettering and type design of renowned poster designer Julius Klinger. This event is co-presented by Typographics. Spanning nearly four decades, Klinger’s posters and other designs showcase a wide range of lettering styles. Some of them […]

Juneteenth-Free Museum Admission!

In celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865, Poster House is pleased to offer free admission to the museum on Saturday, June 19 (discount applied at check-out).  This program is organized by CMYK Council, Poster House’s working advisory board of BIPOC creatives, designers, educators, and […]

Democracy on Paper

The political posters of the 1960s and ‘70s defined a generation, helping shape contemporary politics. Join Poster House Collections Manager Melissa Walker as she examines mid-century presidential election posters, including the Nixon, JFK, and Reagan campaigns. Explore how both mainstream and counterculture political posters have spurred civic engagement throughout history! This program is intended for […]

Poster Kids: Center Stage & Silhouettes

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 […]

Poster House’s Second Birthday!

Poster House is turning 2! To celebrate our second year of poster-filled exhibitions and programming, we will be open free of charge on July 10!  Grab your friends and come […]