Poster House

Punk vs. Psychedelic Posters: A Battle Royale
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Punk or psychedelia—which genre reigns supreme? In honor of our exhibition Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster, join gig poster maestro and noted punk enthusiast Mike King as he faces psychedelic poster superfan and scholar Ted Bahr in the ultimate smackdown: a battle of wits, nerve, and design ferocity over their individual passion for their favorite poster styles. Who will win? Who will lose? And who will get the intellectual crap kicked out of them? Tune in, place your bets, and may the best poster win!
Mike King started his career as a poster artist in the late 1970s designing posters for punk bands in his hometown of Portland, Oregon. Within a few years, he was making show posters for a wide variety of bands throughout the Northwest. After four decades, Mike is now widely regarded as America’s most prolific concert poster artists and designs posters for shows around the world. Whether making posters for country, jazz or folk artists, his work maintains at least a hint of his punk aesthetic.
Ted Bahr’s love for psychedelic posters began when he moved to San Francisco in the 1980s, exposing him to bands from the much lauded psychedelic period as well as, most importantly, their concert posters. He began fanatically collecting first printings of these incredible works of graphic design, educating himself along the way—and then, in 2017, he hosted his first gallery show. Today, he owns the Bahr Gallery in Oyster Bay, Long Island specializing in psychedelic posters.
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.

Member Mornings
2025-07-17 09:00 - 10:00
Poster House members of all levels are invited to explore the museum without the crowds during exclusive Member Mornings.
Held on select Thursdays throughout the year, these are the ideal time to enjoy your favorite exhibitions at your leisure. No reservations are required, and complimentary coffee and tea will be available for members in the Café.
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: New York Transit Museum
2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:30
In honor of our own exhibition on The Subway Sun, Poster House members are invited to a private tour of the New York Transit Museum’s exhibition Shining a light on The Subway Sun: The art of Fred G. Cooper and Amelia Opdyke Jones.
Over five decades, The Subway Sun advised, informed, and admonished New York subway riders—encouraging civility, safety, cleanliness, and pride in their city and its mass transit rail system. For the bulk of its existence, two artists gave the campaign its distinctive tone: Fred G. Cooper and Amelia Opdyke Jones. This exhibit features more than 40 selections from the New York Transit Museum’s collection of approximately 120 original poster artworks and more than one hundred vintage posters, most produced between 1936 and 1965.
This tour will take place at the New York Transit Museum located at 99 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. This space can get quite warm in the summer; however, the exhibition is in a climate-controlled area. Space is limited!
Accessibility Note: The Transit Museum’s wheelchair accessible entrance is located on the corner of Schermerhorn and Court Streets, in Downtown Brooklyn. Once there please press the call button to the left of the gate. The Museum’s admissions coordinator will dispatch a staff member to operate the lift.

West Side Fest: Introduction to Screen Printing!
2025-07-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Understand the use of color in screen printing through CMYK and Single Channel, the two main color models. Join this hands-on workshop to create a single-color print. Participants will have the opportunity to try out screen printing and print some of the posters featured at Poster House!
This workshop is for ages 12 and above. Please note that final entry to the museum is 5:15pm.
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.

West Side Fest: MAD Science Demonstration–Sounds Like Science
2025-07-13 15:00 - 15:45 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Want to hear some good vibrations? This audio show explores how sound energy is made and how it is heard by people. Guests will be shocked as a dinosaur’s roar is created with simple materials. Explore the science of speakers in a funky disco show with magnets and your own skull! Participants will really “rock out” with this supersonic audio experience.
This demonstration will take place in the Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace exhibition in the main gallery. It is intended for all ages. 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.

West Side Fest: Poster Tots—Storytime Rare Print!
2025-07-13 14:00 - 14:30 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Poster House is dedicated to showcasing the history, culture, and design of posters—but did you know that some poster artists were also children’s book illustrators? Join Poster House for Storytime: Rare Print, an interactive reading of a unique children’s book featuring striking and fantastical illustrations.
This performance is intended for ages 6 and under. 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.

West Side Fest: Button Making–Mike King Posters
2025-07-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Stop by the Education Workshop on the lower level of Poster House to make a button inspired by the exhibition Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster.
This workshop is for all ages. 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.

West Side Fest: Performance by Spellbound Theatre–Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please!
2025-07-13 11:00 - 11:40 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Join Poster House for an interactive and intimate performance by Spellbound Theatre that will teach little ones more about public transportation! This one-of-a-kind storytelling production follows a lost toy, Catbear, as it travels through the tunnels of New York City on six different subway lines, looking for its owner. Each train has its own story, and Catbear experiences all the sights and sounds of the city before arriving safely home again.
This performance is intended for ages 2 to 6. This is not a drop-off program. Seating is limited, so be sure to arrive early!
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.

West Side Fest: Craft Hours Flores De Papel/Paper Flowers
2025-07-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Lorenzo Homar, the artist featured in the exhibition Puerto Rico in Print, was a Puerto Rican printmaker. His posters celebrated the rich culture of Puerto Rico, including the craft of Flores De Papel or Paper Flowers. Join us in the Education workshop on the museum’s lower level to make your own paper flower!
This workshop is for all ages. 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.

West Side Fest: Create Your Own Subway Sun Poster
2025-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
The Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT) opened New York City’s original underground subway line in October 1904. In order to entice people to regularly use the subway, the IRT printed two in-car poster campaigns, one of which was The Subway Sun. These posters depicted various landmarks across the city to encourage travel to different neighborhoods.
Do you have a favorite spot in New York City? Is there a hidden gem you would like to share? Come and design your own Subway Sun poster in this workshop and highlight what makes the city special to you!
This program is designed for all ages. It 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.

West Side Fest: Poster Kids Mini Letterpress Printing
2025-07-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Explore the different artistic choices and processes required for letterpress printing! Join this unique workshop that will help improve fine/gross motor skills as well as spatial reasoning through the placement of letters and the distribution of ink.
This program invites children ages 5 to 11 years old and their adults to collaborate (siblings are welcome). It 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.

West Side Fest: Josh Lawrence Jazz Performance
2025-07-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
In honor of the many jazz posters on view in Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar, Poster House is thrilled to host an unforgettable evening of live jazz during West Side Fest with the remarkable Josh Lawrence. Against the backdrop of the Poster History Timeline, Josh will showcase his award-winning sounds in a set in the Afro-Caribbean jazz vernacular, drawing from artists like Dizzy Gillespie, Horace Silver, and Juan Tizol. Prepare for an evening brimming with passion, soul, and electrifying energy.
Josh Lawrence, an acclaimed trumpeter and composer, is described by DownBeat magazine as “a preeminent voice among young composers.” Don’t miss the chance to hear this impressive and innovative musician live!
Please note that final entry to the museum is 5:15pm.
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 request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat Poster Remix Collage Workshop
2025-07-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Love Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster? Join Mike King himself for an engaging, hands-on collage-making workshop! Participants will dive into the fascinating world of layout, color theory, and composition while manipulating vibrant reproductions of Mike’s amazing posters as both inspiration and source material for a collage-style poster of their own.
Showcase your cutting and pasting skills as you design and craft a unique poster collage that reflects your individual style. With guided instruction and plenty of creative freedom, this is a perfect chance to experiment with different elements of design and bring your ideas to life. Come ready to explore and create something truly special!
This is a drop-in program suitable for participants of all ages—stay for ten minutes or the full hour!
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.

West Side Fest: Artist Tour of Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat
2025-07-12 14:00 - 14:30 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Interested in learning about Mike King’s career directly from Mike King himself? This West Side Fest weekend, join Mike for a rollicking thirty-minute romp through Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster. Hear about how he went from a one-man printer of his own band’s posters to a one-man empire of everyone else’s band’s posters.
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.

West Side Fest: Fallout Design & Curatorial Tour
2025-07-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how a major museum exhibition is created in this exciting design and curatorial tour of Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace. Poster House Executive Director & Curator, Angelina Lippert, and Director of Design & Exhibits, Ola Baldych, will give you their insiders’ perspectives on how departments collaborate on major shows, from research and the development of ideas to installation.
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.

West Side Fest: Stamp & Stencil Workshop
2025-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Stamps and stencils are versatile tools for creating images, offering a variety of textures and layering effects also found in printmaking. They can be used to form patterns, motifs, and typography, resulting in striking compositions.
In this workshop, participants will not only learn how to use these tools to produce eye-catching graphic images, but also how to create custom stamps and stencils from materials like cut paper, potatoes, sponges, bubble wrap, erasers, lace, flowers, netting, and other easily found supplies. Lear how to achieve remarkable shapes and texture by experimenting with ordinary objects in exciting new ways.
This is a drop-in friendly workshop for all ages—stop by for a few minutes or stay for the full hour! All supplies are provided, and pre-cut stamps and stencils will be available for those who prefer not to use cutting tools.
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.

West Side Fest: Sticker Printing Drop-In Workshop
2025-07-12 11:30 - 15:30 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Stop by the Poster History Timeline for a sticker-printing demonstration with artist Mikey Quackenboss! Try your hand at linoleum-block printing and make stickers inspired by West Side Fest and the museum’s current exhibitions.
Mikey Quackenboss is a self-taught printmaker and classically trained tattoo artist working in Brooklyn. First inspired by the art of the DIY bike-punk scene, Mikey’s current work uniquely ties printmaking to traditional American tattoo-shop culture through hand-carved linoleum stamps that are directly applied to the skin through the stencil process.
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.

West Side Fest: In-Person Accessibility Tour–Puerto Rico in Print
2025-07-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
This special in-person accessibility tour will focus on the exhibition Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar. Led by Lead Educator and Accessibility Coordinator Jes Hughes, this tour will include a vibrant verbal description of 6 posters as well as the history associated with them, and will allow guests to experience the posters up close. The tour will be enhanced with touch objects of items used in the silkscreen poster printing process. At the same time, ASL interpretation will also be provided on this tour by Inclusive Communication Services.
While everyone is welcome, Poster House offers accessibility tours like this specifically for community members who are blind, have low vision, or who would otherwise benefit from verbal descriptions, as well as those who prefer ASL interpretation.
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 will be available for this program. 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.

West Side Fest: Behind the Scenes Archives Tour
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
As part of West Side Fest, Poster House is opening its archives to the public! Join Registrar Melanie Papathomas and Assistant Curator of Collections Es-pranza Humphrey to behind the scenes for a rare glimpse into the museum’s collection. Participants will gather in the Storage and Conservation room on the lower level and get an early look at select highlights from the upcoming Spring 2026 exhibitions.
Space is extremely limited—this intimate tour is capped at 12 participants.
Important Notes:

No backpacks, food, or beverages are allowed in the Storage and Conservation room.
Photography is not permitted during the tour.
While children are welcome, we ask that they be especially respectful of this delicate space and be able to follow instructions around no touching, running, or other behavior inappropriate for this type of setting.

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.

West Side Fest: Look & Listen—A Silent Gallery Soundscape
2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Look & Listen reimagines the Silent Disco that first hit the scene in the 1960s as an immersive sound experience, creating a night of heightened contemplation and sonic socializing.
Through specially curated soundtracks delivered via wireless headphones, visitors are invited to discover new ways to explore three distinct exhibitions at the museum—Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace; Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar; and Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster.
Each channel offers a unique auditory perspective on the shows:
Channel 1: Puerto Rico in Print
A lush, percussive soundscape celebrating Puerto Rican resilience, art, and political expression. From bomba and plena to contemporary Caribbean beats, this channel echoes Lorenzo Homar’s call for cultural pride and liberation.
Channel 2: Fallout
An ambient, cinematic mix evoking the Cold War era—nuclear tension, utopian dreams, and atomic design. Expect eerie synths, archival recordings, and sonic meditations on fear and power.
Channel 3: Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat
A tapestry of iconic sounds featuring the rock, punk, and pop legends of yesterday and today. Expect Mike King’s gig posters to be brought to life by the musicians who inspired them.
Featuring DJ Bembona
Brooklyn-born and raised, DJ Bembona brings an Afro-diasporic, community-centered sound to the night.
Roam the galleries at your own pace. Sit. Reflect. Grab a drink with friends and tune into a channel together as you absorb the work on view. Help us celebrate West Side Fest with an evening of deep listening, quiet connection, and thoughtful observation.
Note: This event is recommended for ages 16 and older due to the complex themes explored in some of the exhibitions. Seating will be available throughout the space.
Please note that final entry to the museum is 8:15pm.
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.

West Side Fest: Spanish-language Tour of Puerto Rico in Print
2025-07-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
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 de Impresiones de Puerto Rico: Los carteles de Lorenzo Homar 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.
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 of Puerto Rico In Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar 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 throughout the summer.
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.

West Side Fest: Behind the Scenes Archives Tour
2025-07-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
As part of West Side Fest, Poster House is opening its archives to the public! Join Registrar Melanie Papathomas and Assistant Curator of Collections Es-pranza Humphrey for a special behind-the-scenes glimpse at the museum’s exceptional poster collection. Participants will gather in the Storage and Conservation Room on the lower level for a preview of select highlights from the upcoming spring 2026 exhibitions.
Space is extremely limited—this intimate tour is capped at 12 participants.
Important Notes:

No backpacks, food, or beverages are allowed in the Storage and Conservation Room
Photography is not permitted during the tour
While children are welcome, we ask that they are especially respectful of this delicate material and able to follow instructions around no touching, running, or other behavior inappropriate for this type of museum setting

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.

West Side Fest: Woodblock-Inspired Printing Workshop
2025-07-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Artist and educator Sato Yamamoto will lead an engaging hands-on workshop focused on the art of linocut printing, a relief printmaking technique that combines creativity and craftsmanship. During this immersive session, participants will discover the essential steps involved in linocut printing, from carving their designs to inking the linoleum block, and finally producing their own prints.
This special workshop is held in conjunction with the museum’s exciting exhibitions Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar and Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace. Attendees are encouraged to draw inspiration from the visual narratives presented by the vibrant and thought-provoking works on display. Feel free to bring along your own designs, or simply let the art around you spark your creativity as you carve out your masterpiece from a modest piece of lino.
This program is suitable for attendees over the age of 8.
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.

West Side Fest: The Subway Sun Curatorial Tour
2025-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Join Assistant Curator of Collections Es-pranza Humphrey for a guided tour of her show From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun. She’ll be discussing the history and influence of this entertaining (and informative!) PSA series for the New York subway system.
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.

West Side Fest: Drop-In Tote Bag Screen Printing with The Arm
2025-07-11 13:30 - 18:30 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Stop by the museum’s Poster History Timeline anytime between 1:30 and 6:30pm on July 11 during West Side Fest for a special screen-printing activity with The Arm. Visitors of all ages are invited to try their hand at screen printing and create a custom West Side Fest graphic on a complimentary tote bag. No experience necessary—just drop in while supplies last—first come, first served, so don’t miss out!
The Arm is a Brooklyn-based print studio where traditional tools meet contemporary creativity. Specializing in letterpress, silkscreen, and Risograph printing, it produces and publishes artists’ editions, offers custom print services, and hosts hands-on workshops for individuals and groups.
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.

West Side Fest: How to Create A Poster Workshop
2025-07-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Learn how to design a poster in this special hands-on workshop with designer and printer Nicholas Hurd. Participants will look closely at two of the museum’s current exhibitions, Puerto Rico in Print: Lorenzo Homer and Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace, for ideas about how to create a successful poster design. Using collage, stencils, stamps, and pens, attendees will sketch ideas for posters focusing on the relationship between image and type, and consider text hierarchies, composition, color schemes, and effective ways of drawing the viewer’s attention to a message. No previous experience necessary.
Nicholas Hurd is a designer and printer at Radix Printing and Publishing Cooperative in Brooklyn, New York. He began his artistic career designing flyers for punk shows in the Bay Area and spent many years working in print shops as a letterpress printer. He has a BFA in Printmaking from San Francisco Art Institute and an MFA from California College of the Arts. Hurd is also an alumnus of the Hatch Show Print internship program. He is an expert in hand-set type and digital design, and continues to design and print posters, books, and printed ephemera with Radix.
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.

West Side Fest: Poster House
2025-07-11 10:00 - 2025-07-13 18:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Get ready for a weekend full of art, music, and creativity as Poster House proudly participates in the West Side Fest! From July 11 to 13, the museum will be offering free admission alongside a jam-packed lineup of engaging activities, including exhibition tours, hands-on workshops, drop-in art-making, and live entertainment. See the full lineup of events below and be sure to RSVP to secure your spot.
July 11
10–11am: Behind the Scenes Archives Tour (Morning Session)
1–2:30pm: How to Create a Poster Workshop
1:30–6:30pm: Drop-In Tote Bag Screen Printing with The Arm
2–3pm: The Subway Sun Curatorial Tour
3–5pm: Woodblock-Inspired Printing Workshop
4–5pm: Behind the Scenes Archives Tour (Afternoon Session)
4–5pm: Spanish-language Tour of Puerto Rico in Print
7–9pm: Look & Listen—A Silent Gallery Soundscape
July 12
10–11am: Behind the Scenes Archives Tour
10:30am–12pm: In-Person Accessibility Tour–Puerto Rico in Print
11:30am–3:30pm: Sticker Printing Drop-In Workshop
12–1pm: Stamp & Stencil Workshop
1–2pm: Fallout Design & Curatorial Tour
2–2:30pm: Artist Tour of Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat
3:30–4:30pm: Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat Poster Remix Collage Workshop
5–6pm: Josh Lawrence Jazz Performance
July 13
10–11am: Poster Kids Mini Letterpress Printing
10am–12pm: Create Your Own Subway Sun Poster
10am–4pm: Craft Hours Flores de Papel/Paper Flowers
11–11:40am: Performance by Spellbound Theatre–Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please!
12–4pm: Button Making–Mike King Posters
2–2:30pm: Poster Tots—Storytime Rare Print!
3–3:45pm: MAD Science Demonstration–Sounds Like Science
4–6pm: Introduction to Screen Printing!
Accessibility Statement: A social guide is available here. Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation is available for all performances. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or call (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: The Subway Sun
2025-07-07 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House members are invited to a curatorial tour of From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun. Led by our Assistant Curator of Collections, Es-pranza Humphrey, this is a great opportunity to get a detailed look at this capsule exhibition and its remarkable history associated with the New York Subway System.
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 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.

Cooper vs. Cooper: Lettering in 20th Century America
2025-07-01 16:00 - 17:00
The first three decades of the 20th century witnessed the heyday of American lettering. The big names were Frederic W. Goudy, W. A. Dwiggins, and Oswald Cooper, but there were many other talented lettering artists working at that time, too, including Walter Dorwin Teague, Thomas Maitland Cleland, Harvey Hopkins Dunn, Rudolph Ruzicka—and Fred G. Cooper. Fred G. Cooper, often known as F.G.C., was constantly confused with Oswald Cooper (often called Oz) back then, and the two lettering artists are still frequently mixed up.
Presented in honor of the current exhibition From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun featuring the work of Fred G. Cooper, this virtual talk led by designer and typography historian Paul Shaw will survey the work of both men with a focus on their personalities as well as their lettering, demonstrating why they were often mistaken for each other and why both deserve recognition as prominent graphic designers of their time. The speaker will address Fred G. Cooper’s long career before he began designing The Subway Sun advertisements and explain why he should continue to be seen as an innovator in the field.
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.
