Posters have communicated ideas to a wide audience for centuries. Join Poster House with your little ones as we explore some of the gems of the museum’s permanent collection and use them to learn about lines, shapes, and colors. Afterwards, practice your cutting and pasting skills in a collage poster workshop! Join Poster House for […]
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 […]
What’s the power of a poster? Posters can serve to persuade and control—but also to protest and empower. At this month’s Poster Kids, learn about the different functions of posters through The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist Italy. Then, use Styrofoam printing to create your own positive message. Distribute your posters and […]
German-born artist and designer Peter Strausfeld made a name for himself with his evocative posters for screenings of numerous classic and avant-garde films at the Academy Cinema in London during […]
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 […]
In honor of the exhibition Utopia in Our Time: The Posters of Molly Crabapple, Poster House is presenting a homage to Molly's very own Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School and hosting a burlesque-themed life drawing class complete with speakeasy-themed cocktails. Hosted by instructor Robin Mork, this titillating evening will feature live model Dame Cuchifrita accompanied by […]
How does advertising for art house cinema differ from that of mainstream movies? In honor of Art for Art House: The Posters of Peter Strausfeld, Poster House members are invited to a special presentation of art house posters from around the world at Posteritati, the city’s leading movie poster gallery. This tour takes place at […]
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 […]
What better way to practice learning letters with your little one than printing them? Explore the typefaces and colors featured in Peter Strausfeld's art house movie posters. Work together to make your own letter stamp that can be used again and again for endless arty fun! Join Poster House for Poster Tots, a program designed […]
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 […]