Black History is Poster History

Poster House is excited to partner with Dr. Jonathan Square for a close look at posters in the museum’s collection that address Black history and culture. Dr. Square will explore how Black representation in poster history has evolved over time, drawing from a curated selection of posters from the museum's permanent collection . Whether created […]

Members Preview Day

Poster House is thrilled to welcome Members and their guests for an exclusive preview of the museum’s latest exhibitions The Utopian Avant-Garde: Soviet Film Posters 1920s and Ethel Reed: I […]

The History of Black Women in Graphic Design

Poster House is thrilled to welcome Dr. Cheryl D. Miller and Tasheka Arceneaux-Sutton for an evening celebrating the contributions of Black women to the field of graphic design. Accomplished designers in their own right, Miller & Arceneaux-Sutton will join forces to uplift the legacy of Black women designers, paying special attention to those that have […]

First Friday

First Friday is back at Poster House—On Friday March 4, the museum will be open for free with extended hours till 9pm! Stop by for your first chance to see our newest exhibitions and join in the fun by attending an activity, workshop, or performance throughout the day (activities to be announced). Every First Friday […]

PH x College: Peter Max Clock Painting

Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United States

Peter Max’s colorful, psychedelic designs with motifs drawn from Art Nouveau and Eastern painting traditions are hallmarks of the visual identity of the 1960s. Max created commissions and advertisements for a wide range of clients, from the Woodstock Music Festival (Summer of Love) to bedsheets to clocks for General Electric (GE), the latter of which […]

PH x College: Socially-Conscious Design Panel Discussion

Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United States

With the rise of shareable graphics about social justice, socially-conscious design has become an incredibly important component of our daily media intake. A diverse panel of artists will discuss their journeys, ethos, and the thought processes that influence their practices. The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A, where panelists will engage […]

Genius on Display: Shawna X

Genius on Display returns with the one and only Shawna X. Genius on Display is a platform for spotlighting the expertise of racialized artists and designers within the context of […]

Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: Ethel Reed

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 […]

Poster Kids: Women in Posters

Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a special edition of Poster Kids in honor of Women's History Month. Together, we'll tour Poster House's exhibition Ethel Reed: I Am My Own Property and learn […]