Poster House

Docent Tour: Fallout
2025-07-25 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
On select Fridays this summer, 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 museum’s shows in an informative yet casual setting. The tours, along with admission on Fridays, are always free!
This Friday, we will be focusing on the posters from Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace.
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 also 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.

Print in Mike King’s Studio!
2025-07-27 13:00 - 16:00
Have you ever wanted to print like a (punk) rock star? Well, now’s your chance. Join an elite group of printing weirdos at Mike King’s studio in Brooklyn for an afternoon of poster printing. Mike will guide you through all the steps of the screen printing process, and you will be able to select from several images on premade screens, choose colors, and combine them to print your own unique poster.
This event is produced in conjunction with Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster. This program is suitable for beginners. Attendees must be at least 15 years old.
Accessibility Note: Unfortunately, Mike’s studio is not wheelchair accessible and there is no elevator for public use. Guests will also have to navigate close quarters and uneven stairs to enter the space. We hope to see you at future wheelchair-accessible events.

Members-Only Archives Tour
2025-07-30 18:00 - 19:30
This fall, Poster House will open four exciting new exhibitions. Unfortunately, not every poster can make the cut! Join Registrar Melanie Papathomas and Collections Specialist Alex Stern for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes preview of highlights from the Poster House Permanent Collection. Light refreshments will be provided.
Due to limited capacity in the Archives, this tour will be split into two groups. While the first group visits the archives, the second will be invited to enjoy light refreshments and wander the main galleries.
Please kindly note that backpacks, food, and beverages are not allowed in the Storage and Conservation room. Photography is not permitted during the tour.
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 also 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
2025-08-01 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-05 10:00 - 21:00
Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Museum members can check in at the Info Desk to receive one free drink ticket to use at the bar from 6–9pm. 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.

First Friday: Fallout Curatorial Tour
2025-08-01 11:00 - 12:00
Join Poster House for a curatorial tour of Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace led by Executive Director & Chief Curator Angelina Lippert. This hour-long walk-through offers a close look at this striking display of Cold War-era posters created in response to the promises and dangers of atomic energy.
This guided tour offers a unique opportunity to connect historical context with graphic design in a powerful and timely exhibition.
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 also 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: Dr. Strangelove Movie Screening
2025-08-01 13:00 - 14:30
Join Poster House for a special screening of Stanley Kubrick’s darkly satirical masterpiece Dr. Strangelove (1964), presented in conjunction with the exhibition Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace. This razor-sharp Cold War comedy follows the surreal unraveling of nuclear diplomacy as a U.S. Air Force general sets off an unthinkable chain of events.
With a classic performance from Peter Sellers and biting political commentary, Dr. Strangelove captures the absurdity and anxiety of the Atomic Age—echoing some of the themes explored in Fallout.
Seating is first come, first served.
Please note: This film is rated PG and is recommended for ages 13 and up.
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 also 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: Ink the News, Subway-Inspired Printmaking
2025-08-01 13:00 - 19:00
Pronto-plate printing is an accessible, user-friendly introduction to lithography. In contrast to heavy, traditional lithography stones or aluminum plates, pronto plates are thin polyester plates that allow the printer to mimic the process of lithography based on the separation of oil and water to create and transfer an image. In this drop-in workshop inspired by posters in From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun, participants will make their own unique newspaper prints!
The Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop (RBPMW) is a dynamic community print studio that honors the legacy of pioneering artist and master printmaker Robert Blackburn (1920–2003). Founded in a spirit of inclusivity and artistic excellence, RBPMW provides a supportive, collaborative space for artists of all backgrounds to explore and expand their printmaking practice.
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 also 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.

CANCELLED: First Friday—Luis Martin Collage Workshop
2025-08-01 15:00 - 16:00
This event has been cancelled.

First Friday: Story Time/Rare Print
2025-08-01 15:30 - 16:00
Poster House is dedicated to showcasing the history, culture, and design of posters—but did you know that some poster artists are also children’s book illustrators? Join us for Story Time/Rare Print, an interactive reading of a unique children’s book featuring striking and fantastical illustrations. Please join us for ABC de Puerto Rico by Isabel Freire de Matos and Rubèn del Rosario.
This program is intended for children ages 6 and under (accompanied by their families). 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 also 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: (Re)Printing Demo with Mike King
2025-08-01 17:00 - 18:00
First Friday: Let’s See That Again—(Re)Printing Demo with Mike
Have you walked through Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster and wondered “how did he do that?” Well, now’s your chance to find out! Stop by Poster House where Mike King himself will be reimagining a poster (or two!) from the exhibition. He might even do more than just copy, paste, print, and repeat—but we don’t want to give it all away just yet.
A limited number of complimentary reprints will be available for the taking.
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 also 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: An Evening with John Benitez & Evolution
2025-08-01 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for an evening of powerful music with Grammy-winning bassist, composer, and arranger John Benitez and his dynamic new ensemble, Evolution. Born and raised in Puerto Rico and long based in the Bronx, Benitez is celebrated for his genre-spanning collaborations with legends like Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Batacumbele, Wynton Marsalis, Chucho Valdés, and Roy Hargrove. His latest project blends deep Afro-Caribbean roots with contemporary jazz, showcasing the vibrant sounds of Puerto Rican musical traditions reimagined for today’s stage.
This performance is presented in partnership with the Jazz Foundation of America and is inspired by Poster House’s current exhibition, Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar—a tribute to Puerto Rican resilience, creativity, and cultural pride.
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 also 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.

Spanish-language Tour of Puerto Rico in Print
2025-08-07 17:00 - 18:00
A Lorenzo Homar se lo considera como uno de los artistas gráficos de mayor influencia de Puerto Rico y a menudo se le conoce como el padre del cartel puertorriqueño. Esta visita guiada se enfocará en la historia de la isla, así como en la biografía del artista, proporcionando el contexto necesario para apreciar su extenso cuerpo de trabajo.
Ofreceremos esta visita guiada en español. Visitas adicionales en español estarán disponibles durante los meses del verano. Consulte nuestro sitio web para obtener futuras actualizaciones
Nota de accesibilidad: Mascarillas y mascarillas transparentes están disponibles gratuitamente en el museo. También ofrecemos audífonos auxiliares y taburetes. Para cualquier otra necesidad de accesibilidad, comuníquese a access@posterhouse.org o al (914) 295-2387. Para otras preguntas sobre el evento, comuníquese a info@posterhouse.org.
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Lorenzo Homar was one of Puerto Rico’s most influential graphic designers and is often referred to as the father of the Puerto Rican poster. This guided tour will focus on the history of the island as well as on the artist’s biography, providing an important context for his extensive body of work.
This tour will be given in Spanish. Additional Spanish-language tours will be offered later in the summer. Please check our website for updates.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Live Jazz at Poster House: Featuring Nathan Reising Quartet
2025-08-08 12:00 - 14:00
Join Poster House for a swingin’ start to the weekend!
Poster House is proud to be part of the inaugural NoMad Jazz Festival—a new summer tradition bringing the sounds of world-class jazz to the heart of Manhattan.
Sneak over to the museum at lunchtime to enjoy a special live performance by the Nathan Reising Quartet, known for their soulful and expressive sound.
The NoMad Jazz Festival (August 9–10) is presented by The NoMad Alliance in partnership with The Jazz Gallery, Flatiron NoMad Partnership, and the Madison Square Park Conservancy. This weekend-long celebration, with pop-up performances the week before, will feature live music, family-friendly events, and community programming throughout Madison Square Park and the surrounding neighborhood.
Flatiron NoMad Partnership is a non-profit organization working to enhance the vitality of Manhattan’s Flatiron and NoMad neighborhoods through public programming, beautification, marketing, and community-building 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 also 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.

Docent Tour: Subway Sun
2025-08-08 17:00 - 18:00
On select Fridays this summer, 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 museum’s shows in an informative yet casual setting. The tours, along with admission on Fridays, are always free!
This Friday, we will be focusing on the posters from Subway Sun.
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 also 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.

Japanese Woodblock Printing Demo: The Great Wave
2025-08-09 13:00 - 15:00
Japan is home to one of the most dynamic and revered print cultures in the world. Poster House is thrilled to partner with New York’s Ronin Gallery and Globus Washitsu to host woodblock printer Hironobu Numabe of Numabe Mokuhan print workshop in Tokyo for a demonstration showcasing the incredible craftsmanship of traditional Japanese printing. Numabe will discuss the technique, history, and joy of their art as well as presenting the related tools, pigments, and original woodblocks.
While some guests may have the opportunity to try their hand at this historic printing process, the true highlight will be Numabe incredible reprinting of Hokusai’s Great Wave, probably the most famous Japanese woodblock print of all time. In honor of Ronin Gallery’s 50th anniversary, the team has remastered this iconic image for a contemporary audience. A few of these extremely high-quality, limited-edition reprints will be available for purchase.
Founded in 1995 by Shinkichi Numabe, Numabe Mokuhan printers do not merely reproduce famous Japanese prints but “remaster” them. Formerly the principal printer for Toshi Yoshida, Shinkichi Numabe brings decades of expertise to Numabe Mokuhan. Whether printing from original woodblocks or creating new ones, Shinkichi and Hironobu Numabe breathe new life into familiar designs, printing them to the highest standard. Championing the craftsmen, tools, and materials that combine to create each print, Numabe Mokuhan shares the spirit of traditional woodblock printmaking with a new generation.
This talk and demonstration is a drop-in program suitable for all ages. Questions are encouraged!

Members-Only Last Look: Lorenzo Homar
2025-08-11 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House members are invited to a last look of Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar. Join Assistant Curator of Collections Es-pranza Humphrey as she discusses this groundbreaking exhibition’s gorgeous silkscreen designs and the nuances of Homar’s storied career. Light refreshments will be served.
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 also 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.

Docent Tour: Puerto Rico in Print
2025-08-15 17:00 - 18:00
On select Fridays this summer, 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 museum’s shows in an informative yet casual setting. The tours, along with admission on Fridays, are always free!
This Friday, we will be focusing on the posters from Puerto Rico in Print.
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 also 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: Institute for Studies on Latin American Art
2025-08-16 13:00 - 14:00
In honor of our exhibition Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar, Poster House has teamed up with the Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA) to offer our members a private tour of their latest two exhibitions, Magali Lara: Stitched to the Body and Diana Dowek: Uprising in the Mirror.
Tracing nearly two decades of work by pioneering Mexican artist, Magali Lara: Stitched to the Body brings together over fifty works from 1977 to 1995, highlighting the artist’s feminist and interdisciplinary approach across drawing, collage, painting, and artist books. Engaging themes of identity, memory, and the body. Lara’s introspective yet socially resonant works explore the intersections of intimacy and resistance, domesticity and desire. This first solo presentation of her work at ISLAA reaffirms Lara’s pivotal role in shaping feminist expression with Latin American contemporary art.
On view at the same time, Diana Dowek: Uprising in the Mirror features over twenty works by the artist, including paintings and sculpture alongside archival ephemera from the Diana Dowek archival collection, tracing a key period in the Argentine artist’s practice from 1967 to 1982. The works reflect Dowek’s powerful response to state-sanctioned violence during Argentina’s military dictatorship. A lifelong activist and unwavering ally to global human rights movements, Dowek painted stirring scenes of repression and resistance with cinematic precision. Her early works presented alongside letters and photographs underscore her role in a transnational network of politically engaged women artists. In the first solo presentation of her work in New York City, Dowek offers a timely reminder of how the past continues to haunt the political present.
Image: Image 1: Magali Lara, De lo amoroso, personal, confidencial, etcétera, 1982. Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA)
This tour will take place at the Institute for Studies on Latin American Art, located at 142 Franklin St, New York, NY 10013. Space is limited!
Accessibility Note: As this event will be taking place off site, please let Poster House know in advance if you have any accessibility needs. Assistive listening devices, ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation, or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) are 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.

Third Sunday Always Free
2025-08-17 10:00 - 18:00
Poster House is free on the third Sunday of every month, often featuring complimentary programming geared toward families. Be sure to sign up to secure your spot—or just enjoy the museum at your own pace!
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 also 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: Pass the Poster
2025-08-17 10:30 - 12:00
Don’t miss the final Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace Poster Kids event! Revisit the innovative and futuristic posters of Erik Nitsche to learn about the Swiss Grid. Afterward, we’ll work together in a fast-paced, collaborative workshop, passing posters between family and friends to fill up the margins and create new, unexpected designs!
This program invites children 5–11 years old and their adults to collaborate (siblings are welcome). Admission is free; advanced registration is required.
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 also 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: Art Exhibitions of Puerto Rico
2025-08-19 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 given by our Lead Educators, allowing you intimate access to the works in the museum’s current shows and in the permanent collection.
This month’s tour will focus on the exhibition Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar, specifically some of the posters Homar created for exhibitions by other artists on the island.
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 day before the virtual tour. Tours start promptly and will last approximately 60 minutes with questions.
For a complete list of our accessibility tours, click the Accessibility filter at the top of our Events page, email access@posterhouse.org or call 914.295.2387. Poster House will also strive to accommodate any outside accessibility tour requests given two week’s notice.
Accessibility Note: This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees’ cameras off. A recording of this event will be made available to all registered attendees. Automated closed captioning will be provided. 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.

Poster Tots: Block by Block
2025-08-21 10:30 - 12:00
Discover the wonders of Poster House with your little one! Enjoy a fun look at two posters featured in the museum’s exhibition, Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace. Learn about the importance of shape and pattern through an open-ended exploration of collagraph block printing inspired by the visionary grid designs of Erik Nitsche.
Join Poster House for Poster Tots, a program designed to encourage children ages 2–4 (accompanied by their adults) to feel confident in museum settings. Admission is free; advanced registration is required.
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 also 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: Ben Shahn at the Jewish Museum
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:00
In honor of Lorenzo Homar’s personal and professional connection with the artist Ben Shahn, Poster House members are invited to a special curatorial tour of Ben Shahn: On Nonconformity at the Jewish Museum.
In this tour, guest curator Dr. Laura Katzman will discuss the social-justice work of Ben Shahn, among the most socially and politically engaged artists working in the United States from the Great Depression to the height of the Vietnam War. Dr. Katzman will lead Poster House members through this thematic exhibition featuring Shahn’s art across media, focusing on his denouncement of authoritarianism and commitment to labor, civil, and human rights. As she highlights Shahn’s graphic work in printmaking, posters, lettering/calligraphy, and commercial designs, she will make connections between Shahn’s vision and that of Lorenzo Homar, who believed that Shahn “revolutionized the graphic arts” and was one of the greatest influences on his work. Shahn, in turn, recognized that Homar and his pioneering workshop in Puerto Rico were instrumental in the refinement of silkscreen as an art form during the second half of the twentieth century.
This tour will take place at the Jewish Museum, located at 1109 5th Ave &, E 92nd St, New York, 10128. Space is limited!

Docent Tour: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster
2025-08-22 17:00 - 18:00
On select Fridays this summer, 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 museum’s shows in an informative yet casual setting. The tours, along with admission on Fridays, are always free!
This Friday, we will be focusing on the posters from Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster.
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 also 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: Story Time/Rare Print
2025-09-05 10:30 - 11:00
Join Poster House’s Education Department for Story Time/Rare Print, an interactive reading of a unique children’s book featuring striking and fantastical illustrations.
In celebration of Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar, this week’s program features the children’s book ABC de Puerto Rico by Isabel Freire de Matos and Rubén del Rosario. This work similarly celebrates Puerto Rican identity through bold, expressive design—making it a fitting companion to Homar’s extraordinary posters.
This program is intended for children age 6 and younger (accompanied by their families).
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 also 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: Weapons, Words, & Warnings—A Nuclear Workshop
2025-09-05 13:00 - 15:00
In connection with the exhibition Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace, this interactive workshop will explore the history, science, and ethics of nuclear weapons. Participants will consider key developments of the Atomic Age—from the Manhattan Project to the Cold War—and examine how propaganda has shaped public opinion over time.
Through guided discussions, debates, and visual tools like NUKEMAP and the K=1 Project, attendees will address the ethical implications of nuclear development and the real-world impact of atomic warfare. A science-focused segment will look at how different types of nuclear weapons actually work.
The workshop concludes with a hands-on poster-making session in which participants are invited to apply what they’ve learned by creating persuasive visual messages that reflect the power (and responsibility) of public communication.
Recommended for ages 13+
The K=1 Project at Columbia University fosters informed, science-driven public discourse around nuclear technologies. Through educational programs and accessible resources—ranging from videos and articles to research materials—it empowers non-specialists to critically engage with issues like nuclear weapons and energy, aiming to reduce misleading media narratives and support regulation and disarmament.
Led by (K=1 Project):
Erica Kokor is a rising junior at Columbia University, majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Mathematics. A Laidlaw Scholar, she joined the K=1 Project in 2024 and has conducted research on nuclear disarmament and fallout. She represented the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (NAPF)at both the Third Meeting of States Parties of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (3MSP) and the 2025 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Prep Committee and is active in Columbia’s Space Initiative and Residence Hall Leadership.
Valeriya Zherebtsova is a rising junior at Columbia University, double majoring in Applied Mathematics and Cognitive Science. Through the K=1 Project, she researched the effects of nuclear-weapons testing in the Pacific and represented NAPF at the United Nations. As an intern at NAPF, she helps organize Sadako Peace Day and participates in the Choose Hope Symposium in Hiroshima.
Kate Jang is a rising junior at Columbia University, studying Neuroscience on the pre-med track. Her research with the K=1 Project focused on the health impacts of nuclear radiation in the Pacific Islands. Now interning with NAPF, she’s passionate about the intersection of science, health, and policy in nuclear disarmament.
Alanna Belevitch is a rising junior at Columbia Engineering, studying Biomedical Engineering. Through the K=1 Project, she researches radioactive geochemistry in Porites coral from Kiritimati, linking nuclear testing to long-term environmental and health effects. She aims to bridge scientific research with global responsibility and environmental justice.
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 also 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: Docent Tour—Puerto Rico in Print
2025-09-05 16:00 - 17:00
Join Poster House for a tour of Puerto Rico’s vibrant artistic culture in Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar.
Explore how Lorenzo Homar—the “father of the Puerto Rican poster”—blended Taíno, Spanish, and African influences and the turbulent political history of his time across three decades of poster-making. Visitors will be guided through key works, from posters promoting jazz concerts and cultural programs to urgent political messages, and learn more about the artistic techniques and historical and social narratives embedded in Homar’s work.
This hour-long tour offers an intimate and accessible way to connect with the stories and exceptional artistry that define the exhibition.
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 also 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: Next Stop—Poster House! A Subway Poster Adventure
2025-09-05 16:00 - 17:00
All aboard for a fun-filled journey through New York City’s transit history! Inspired by the exhibition From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun, this hands-on program invites young explorers to discover the colorful world of 1930s subway posters by Fred Cooper. Learn how art helped shape the daily commute—and then design your own mini subway car to take on a creative ride across the five boroughs.
This family workshop is designed for children ages 5–11 and their grown-ups to enjoy together. Please note: this is not a drop-off program—an adult must accompany children at all times.
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 also 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: The Puerto Rican War—Performance
2025-09-05 18:00 - 19:30
In honor of Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar, Poster House is thrilled to host John Vasquez Mejias for an incredible multimedia performance of The Puerto Rican War. This production features puppets, marionettes, and costumes based on the woodcut novelette by the artist (which will also be available for purchase alongside many of his original posters). Both tell the compelling and true stories of Puerto Rican revolutionaries as they fought against colonialism in 1950.
John Vasques Mejias is a comix artist, public school teacher, and printmaker. He lives in the Bronx, NYC.
This performance has a duration of 25 minutes, and will be performed twice. The first performance will take place at 6pm, and the second will take place at 7pm.
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 also 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.
