Everyone Needs an Alibi

In honor of Pride month, Poster House is thrilled to partner with Alibi Lounge in Harlem, one of the last Black-owned gay bars in NYC, for an evening of cocktails & design activities that are sure to delight! First, Alexi Minko of Alibi Lounge will walk you through some delicious cocktail creations, and share the […]

Fiona McDonnell: Virtual Studio Tour

Poster House is dedicated to celebrating all voices within the poster community. In an effort to share with our audience the widest array of poster talent, we are partnering with numerous young designers around the world to create Instagram Live Studio Tours—hour-long sessions on our Instagram account in which up and coming graphic artists give us a […]

Remote Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: Mistinguett, Parisian Cabaret Star

Every month, Poster House offers Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for the low vision and blind community. Explore one of the museum’s shows with an experienced educator trained in the art of verbal description and learn more about the history of printed posters. In order to reach a wide, art-loving audience around the world, we […]

Members-Only Viewing: Vera List & The Posters of Lincoln Center

Forget about boring museum tours! Our Chief Curator Angelina Lippert is known for her relatable, funny anecdotes and casual style. This in-person presentation will explore the relationship between Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Vera List, and the early advertising posters she helped commission for the famed institution.  Questions and fabulous attire are encouraged! […]

The Top-Heavy G: Julius Klinger’s Lettering and Type Design with Paul Shaw

Poster House is thrilled to partner once again with its favorite type historian, Paul Shaw, for an afternoon exploring the lettering and type design of renowned poster designer Julius Klinger. This event is co-presented by Typographics. Spanning nearly four decades, Klinger’s posters and other designs showcase a wide range of lettering styles. Some of them […]

Juneteenth-Free Museum Admission!

In celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865, Poster House is pleased to offer free admission to the museum on Saturday, June 19 (discount applied at check-out).  This program is organized by CMYK Council, Poster House’s working advisory board of BIPOC creatives, designers, educators, and […]

Democracy on Paper

The political posters of the 1960s and ‘70s defined a generation, helping shape contemporary politics. Join Poster House Collections Manager Melissa Walker as she examines mid-century presidential election posters, including the Nixon, JFK, and Reagan campaigns. Explore how both mainstream and counterculture political posters have spurred civic engagement throughout history! This program is intended for […]

Poster Kids: Center Stage & Silhouettes

Join Poster House on the last Sunday morning of every month, from 10–11am for a family-friendly, interactive, virtual poster tour and a related art-making experience. Admission is free; advanced registration is required in order to receive link access and a list of suggested materials. See below for details. Drama! Music! Dance! You can experience all this and […]

Poster House’s Second Birthday!

Poster House is turning 2! To celebrate our second year of poster-filled exhibitions and programming, we will be open free of charge on July 10!  Grab your friends and come see our current exhibitions and enjoy everything Poster House has to offer. Throughout the day, we’ll have guided tours, interactive activities, and sweet treats available […]

In-Person Tour: Vera List & the Posters of Lincoln Center

Poster House is turning 2! To celebrate our second year of poster-filled exhibitions and programming, we will be open free of charge on July 10!  at 1pm, Join Chief Curator Angelina Lippert for an in-depth look at our mini-exhibition Vera List & The Posters of Lincoln Center. Learn how Vera List’s generous donation to Lincoln […]