Join curator Es-pranza Humphrey for a special tour of her exhibition Act Black: Posters from Black American Stage & Screen, exploring how these often very rare posters from theater and film highlight the creative contributions and cultural impact of Black performers, writers, directors, and producers. Es-pranza will share the stories behind selected works and address […]
It’s Happy Hour at Café des Affiches! Every First Friday between 3pm and 6pm, visitors are invited to enjoy $2 off all alcoholic beverages in the museum’s café. Indulge in a delicious drink as you browse the galleries—and be sure to try the special cocktails inspired by the museum’s two newest exhibitions, Act Black: Posters […]
Monotype is a printmaking process that involves applying ink or paint directly onto a printing plate (without first engraving or etching it) to create a unique print. In this hands-on workshop, multimedia artist Sabrina Sims will guide participants through this expressive process while introducing such techniques as stenciling, masking, wet-on-wet blending, and subtractive layering. Inspired […]
Poster House is excited to host multihyphenate performer Max Fractal for an evening of incomparable entertainment in connection with the exhibition Utopia in Our Time: The Posters of Molly Crabapple. This special presentation will bring Crabapple’s bold, visionary poster work into conversation with the music it has long inspired, offering an immersive experience in which […]
In honor of Poster House’s current exhibition, Act Black: Posters from Black American Stage & Screen, members are invited to a private tour of 100: A Century of Collections, Community, and Creativity at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. In 1925, the New York Public Library opened the Division of Negro Literature, History […]
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 times to enjoy your favorite exhibitions at your leisure. No reservations are required, and complimentary coffee and tea will be available for members in the […]
Poster House members at the Contributor, Patron, and Aficionado levels are invited to experience VIP access during the 2026 IFPDA Print Fair. This includes an exclusive preview and champagne toast on Thursday, April 9 at 5pm, access to select programs throughout the city, and unlimited re-entry to the fair during public hours. Established in 1987, […]
Please note: Attendees of this event must enter the museum via the 24th Street Entrance. The 23d street entrance will be closed for a private event. In honor of National Poetry Month and the exhibition Love & Fury: New York’s Fight Against AIDS, Poster House members are invited to a special evening hosted by artists […]
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 your admission ticket, are always free! This Thursday, we will be focusing on […]
This month at Poster Tots, we’re shining a spotlight on Poster House’s permanent collection and the special materials used for each printmaking technique–from letterpress to stone lithography. In this workshop, young printers will learn about the process of printing by experimenting with different surfaces and textures, including stone, wood, metal, and plastic. Build practical and […]