Dorothy Waugh’s poster campaign for the National Park Service (NPS) during the depths of the Great Depression was as trailblazing as it was masterful. The government had never before entrusted […]
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 […]
Poster House members are invited to a last look of the exhibition Blazing a Trail: Dorothy Waugh’s National Parks Posters. Join curator Mark Resnick as he discusses details of her incredible biography and groundbreaking work for the National Parks system. This is a unique opportunity to engage with the leading scholar on Dorothy Waugh, so […]
Join typography historian Paul Shaw for a gallery tour of Blazing a Trail: Dorothy Waugh's National Parks Posters, focusing on lettering and graphic design. Waugh's posters promoting the National Park System in the mid-1930s provide an excellent introduction to the graphic design and print production of the era. Learn about the differences between Art Deco […]
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 […]
Peter Strausfeld’s posters are some of the most unique and expressive in cinematic history, yet few people outside of the niche world of art house cinema have ever heard of him. Join curator Tim Medland for this private, members-only tour of Art for Art House: The Posters of Peter Strausfeld and find out more about […]
Poster House is thrilled to welcome distinguished design historian Michael Lellouche for an in-person conversation with curator Tim Medland on their exhibition Art for Art House: The Posters of Peter Strausfeld. This lively interview will explore Strausfeld's life and legacy, focusing on his visionary posters for London’s Academy Cinema. Learn about the artist's unique graphic […]
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 […]
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 […]
Poster House members are invited to a private “Last Look” tour of the exhibition The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist Italy. Join curator B.A. Van Sise as he discusses how dictator Benito Mussolini adapted to the Futurist art movement, and in turn how Italian culture and commerce bent to the increasingly authoritarian […]