The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie includes some of the most iconic and beloved posters in modern cinematic history. Throughout the exhibition, Poster House will screen a selection of films from the movie-focused exhibition. On Friday, June 21, guests will enjoy a free screening of the musical, Chicago. To promote […]
Queer Artist Stories offers a unique twist on traditional figure drawing sessions. Instead of a passive model, a local queer artist will be posing and sharing their personal story while participants sketch them. The session aims to provide a platform for LGBTQ+ artists to share their compelling narratives. This event fosters an intimate dialogue between […]
The AIDS crisis activated one of the most highly effective artist-driven political movements of the 20th century. Activist artist collectives such as Gran Fury appropriated advertising strategies and seductive graphic styles to disseminate information, create visibility, and draw attention to the political nature of the epidemic. Poster House is pleased to host a conversation between […]
Members of the low-vision and blind community are invited to an in-person Vibrant Verbal Description Tour at Poster House. This after-hours event will provide exclusive access to the museum’s exhibition, Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. The tour will be led by Museum Educator, Rayyan Mikati. This intimate experience will allow […]
Poster House Members are invited to a private tour of The Awe of the Arctic: A Visual History at the New York Public Library before it closes. Discover how the Arctic has been a source of intrigue and fascination for centuries through historic and contemporary images. Just as Poster House’s exhibition We Tried to Warn […]
Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! 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. […]
Stop by the Poster History Timeline during First Friday to try your hand at woodblock printing! Select from one of three designs made by teaching artist Sato Yamomoto, all inspired by the acclaimed exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. Don’t miss your chance to experience this historic printing method and […]
Members of the low-vision and blind community are invited to an in-person Vibrant Verbal Description Tour at Poster House. This event will provide exclusive access to the museum’s exhibition, The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie. This intimate experience will allow guests to get up close with the posters described, as […]
The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie includes some of the most iconic and beloved posters in modern cinematic history. Throughout the exhibition, Poster House will screen a selection of films from the movie-focused exhibition. This First Friday, guests will enjoy a free screening to Barbie with ASL interpretation and audio […]
Celebrate Poster House’s fifth anniversary at our annual Block Party! Enjoy free admission, tours, music and dance performances, print and poster-making activities, children and family workshops, and much more all day long! With a full slate of activations and performances, there’s something for everyone! Stay tuned for a full lineup of events, and be sure […]