Poster House

Spanish-language Tour of Puerto Rico in Print
2025-06-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
A Lorenzo Homar se lo considera como uno de los artistas gráficos de mayor influencia de Puerto Rico y a menudo se le conoce como el padre del cartel puertorriqueño. Esta visita guiada se enfocará en la historia de la isla, así como en la biografía del artista, proporcionando el contexto necesario para apreciar su extenso cuerpo de trabajo.
Ofreceremos esta visita guiada en español. Visitas adicionales en español estarán disponibles durante los meses del verano. Consulte nuestro sitio web para obtener futuras actualizaciones.
Las visitas guiadas y la entrada son gratuitas.
Nota de accesibilidad: Mascarillas y mascarillas transparentes están disponibles gratuitamente en el museo. También ofrecemos audífonos auxiliares y taburetes.
Para cualquier otra necesidad de accesibilidad, comuníquese a access@posterhouse.org o al (914) 295-2387. Para otras preguntas sobre el evento, comuníquese a info@posterhouse.org.
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Lorenzo Homar was one of Puerto Rico’s most influential graphic designers and is often referred to as the father of the Puerto Rican poster. This guided tour will focus on the history of the island as well as on the artist’s biography, providing an important context for his extensive body of work.
This tour will be given in Spanish. Additional Spanish-language tours will be offered later in the summer. Please check our website for updates.
Tours, along with admission, are free.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Docent Tour: Fallout
2025-06-13 17:00 - 18:00
On select Fridays this summer, 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 the posters from Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Lorenzo Homar Archives Tour
2025-06-13 18:00 - 19:00
In 2022, Poster House acquired a large collection of original posters by Lorenzo Homar from the artist’s estate. Many of these incredible images would go on to feature in Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar—but, as with every exhibition, some did not make the final cut. Join curator Alejandro Anreus for a very special archives tour of the Homar posters in our collection that are not in the show. This event will take place in the museum’s Rene Wanner Research Library and space is very limited, so be sure to reserve your ticket early. A not-to-be-missed chance to see Homar’s posters up close and personal with an expert in the field!
For the protection of the posters, no food or beverages, including water, will be allowed in the space. All bags, including backpacks, purses, umbrellas, etc, must be left either in the coat check area by the Info Desk or in the lockers outside the Library.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Poster Kids: Subway Sun
2025-06-15 10:30 - 12:00
Whether you’re going uptown, downtown, or all around town, stop by Poster House to take in the sights of one of the museum’s new exhibitions, From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun! Learn about the history of the New York subway system on an interactive tour of Fred Cooper’s colorful, humorous posters from the 1930s. Then craft and decorate your own miniature subway car and take it across the city!
This program invites children 5–11 years old and their adults to collaborate (siblings are welcome). This is not a drop-off program. Admission is free; advanced registration is required.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Poster House Insider's Call
2025-06-16 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House members at the Patron level and above are invited to a private, virtual preview of our upcoming spring exhibitions before they are announced to the general public. Join curators Es-pranza Humphrey and Ian Bradley-Perrin as they provide personal insights on selected posters and themes from their shows.
Es-pranza will be sharing her research on race relations during the early 20th century and spotlight the names of those who contributed to the long legacy of Black talent that was fostered and celebrated over time. Ian will be discussing the powerful story of New Yorkers who harnessed grief, anger, resistance, and joy during the first two decades of the AIDS epidemic with a particular focus on the role and use of posters as a medium for education, mobilization, fundraising, and community building. Members are encouraged to ask questions and participate in this special sneak-peek presentation.
Accessibility Note: This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees’ cameras off. A recording of this event will be made available to all registered attendees. Automated closed captioning will be provided. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs.
For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Soundtrack to a Coup d'État: Juneteenth Screening
2025-06-17 18:00 - 21:00
Join us at Poster House for a special Juneteenth screening of Soundtrack to a Coup d’État, a powerful documentary by Johan Grimonprez that explores the intersection of jazz, politics, and decolonization, focusing on jazz legends like Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, and Nina Simone in their roles as cultural ambassadors during the 1960s.
With a rich combination of archival footage, historical narrative, and unforgettable musical performances, the film reveals how these artists became unwitting players in the CIA’s plot to assassinate Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960. The documentary highlights the important protests of powerful women like singer Abbey Lincoln and activist Andrée Blouin while probing the murky alliances between Western powers and the local forces behind the assassination.
Enjoy complimentary small bites and refreshments while watching this compelling and thought-provoking film.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Docent Tour: Subway Sun
2025-06-20 17:00 - 18:00
On select Fridays this summer, 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 the posters from Subway Sun.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: Protest Posters from Fallout
2025-06-24 16:00 - 17:00
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 the world, we offer our description tours online through Zoom. These tours are given by our Lead Educators, allowing you intimate access to the works in the museum’s current shows and in the permanent collection.
This month’s tour will focus mainly on the second half of the exhibition Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace, featuring activist posters from around the globe.
Please email access@posterhouse.org or call ‪914.295.2387 to sign up for this event. You will be emailed poster images for reference as well as information about accessing Zoom the day before the virtual tour. Tours start promptly and will last approximately 60 minutes with questions.
For a complete list of our accessibility tours, click the Accessibility filter at the top of our Events page, email access@posterhouse.org or call 914.295.2387. Poster House will also strive to accommodate any outside accessibility tour requests given two week’s notice.
Accessibility Note: This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees’ cameras off. A recording of this event will be made available to all registered attendees. Automated closed captioning will be provided. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or 914.295.2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs.

Members-Only Tour: Mike King’s Studio
2025-06-24 18:30 - 20:30
Poster House members are invited to an exclusive studio tour and mini printmaking workshop with the star of Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster. Held at the artist’s studio in Brooklyn, this interactive event will introduce guests to Mike’s approach to gig posters and help them pull their own print based on a current project.
This tour will take place at Mike’s studio, located in the basement of the frame shop at 137 Atlantic Avenue. Space is very limited!
Accessibility Note: Unfortunately, Mike’s studio is not wheelchair accessible and there is no elevator for public use. Guests will also have to navigate close quarters and uneven stairs to enter the space. We hope to see you at future wheelchair-accessible events. This program is suitable for beginners. Attendees must be at least 15 years old.

Poster Tots: Subway Sun
2025-06-26 10:30 - 12:00
Discover the wonders of Poster House with your little one! Enjoy a fun look at two posters featured in the museum’s new exhibition, From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun. Sing songs, listen to a story, and participate in an art workshop inspired by the MTA subway lines.
Join Poster House for Poster Tots, a program designed to encourage children ages 2–4 (accompanied by their adults) to feel confident in museum settings. Admission is free; advanced registration is required. This is not a drop-off program.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Virtual Talk with Peter Kennard
2025-06-26 16:00 - 17:00
Peter Kennard is one of the most prolific and important political poster artists of his generation, and his work continues to ignite and inspire socially conscious individuals and activists around the world. He created some of his best-known posters in the 1980s in response to the growing nuclear threat, combining bracing satire with skewering political dissent.
Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace features 18 of Kennard’s posters from this period, making him the most represented living artist in the exhibition. Tonight, hear directly from Peter Kennnard about the creative process behind these remarkable works and his evolution as a political poster designer as he joins us via Zoom for a conversation with curator Tim Medland.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Docent Tour: Puerto Rico in Print
2025-06-27 17:00 - 18:00
On select Fridays this summer, 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 the posters from Puerto Rico in Print.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Cooper vs. Cooper: Lettering in 20th Century America
2025-07-01 16:00 - 17:00
The first three decades of the 20th century witnessed the heyday of American lettering. The big names were Frederic W. Goudy, W. A. Dwiggins, and Oswald Cooper, but there were many other talented lettering artists working at that time, too, including Walter Dorwin Teague, Thomas Maitland Cleland, Harvey Hopkins Dunn, Rudolph Ruzicka—and Fred G. Cooper. Fred G. Cooper, often known as F.G.C., was constantly confused with Oswald Cooper (often called Oz) back then, and the two lettering artists are still frequently mixed up.
Presented in honor of the current exhibition From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun featuring the work of Fred G. Cooper, this virtual talk led by designer and typography historian Paul Shaw will survey the work of both men with a focus on their personalities as well as their lettering, demonstrating why they were often mistaken for each other and why both deserve recognition as prominent graphic designers of their time. The speaker will address Fred G. Cooper’s long career before he began designing The Subway Sun advertisements and explain why he should continue to be seen as an innovator in the field.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Members-Only Tour: The Subway Sun
2025-07-07 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House members are invited to a curatorial tour of From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun. Led by our Assistant Curator of Collections, Es-pranza Humphrey, this is a great opportunity to get a detailed look at this capsule exhibition and its remarkable history associated with the New York Subway System.
Light refreshments will be served.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Behind the Scenes Archives Tour
2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
As part of West Side Fest, Poster House is opening its archives to the public! Join Registrar Melanie Papathomas and Assistant Curator of Collections Es-pranza Humphrey for a special behind-the-scenes glimpse at the museum’s exceptional poster collection. Participants will gather in the Storage and Conservation Room on the lower level for a preview of select highlights from the upcoming spring 2026 exhibitions.
Space is extremely limited—this intimate tour is capped at 12 participants.
Important Notes:

No backpacks, food, or beverages are allowed in the Storage and Conservation Room
Photography is not permitted during the tour
While children are welcome, we ask that they are especially respectful of this delicate material and able to follow instructions around no touching, running, or other behavior inappropriate for this type of museum setting

Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Poster House
2025-07-11 10:00 - 2025-07-13 18:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Get ready for a weekend full of art, music, and creativity as Poster House proudly participates in the West Side Fest! From July 11 to 13, the museum will be offering free admission alongside a jam-packed lineup of engaging activities, including exhibition tours, hands-on workshops, drop-in art-making, and live entertainment. See the full lineup of events below and be sure to RSVP to secure your spot.
July 11
10–11am: Behind the Scenes Archives Tour (Morning Session)
1–2:30pm: How to Create a Poster Workshop
1:30–6:30pm: Drop-In Tote Bag Screen Printing with The Arm
2–3pm: The Subway Sun Curatorial Tour
3–5pm: Woodblock-Inspired Printing Workshop
4–5pm: Behind the Scenes Archives Tour (Afternoon Session)
4–5pm: Spanish-language Tour of Puerto Rico in Print
7–9pm: Look & Listen—A Silent Gallery Soundscape
July 12
10–11am: Behind the Scenes Archives Tour
10:30am–12pm: In-Person Accessibility Tour–Puerto Rico in Print
11:30am–3:30pm: Sticker Printing Drop-In Workshop
12–1pm: Stamp & Stencil Workshop
1–2pm: Fallout Design & Curatorial Tour
2–2:30pm: Artist Tour of Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat
3:30–4:30pm: Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat Poster Remix Collage Workshop
5–6pm: Josh Lawrence Jazz Performance
July 13
10–11am: Poster Kids Mini Letterpress Printing
10am–12pm: Create Your Own Subway Sun Poster
10am–4pm: Craft Hours Flores de Papel/Paper Flowers
11–11:40am: Performance by Spellbound Theatre–Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please!
12–4pm: Button Making–Mike King Posters
2–2:30pm: Poster Tots—Storytime Rare Print!
3–3:45pm: MAD Science Demonstration–Sounds Like Science
4–6pm: Introduction to Screen Printing!
Accessibility Statement: A social guide is available here. Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation is available for all performances. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or call (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: How to Create A Poster Workshop
2025-07-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Learn how to design a poster in this special hands-on workshop with designer and printer Nicholas Hurd. Participants will look closely at two of the museum’s current exhibitions, Puerto Rico in Print: Lorenzo Homer and Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace, for ideas about how to create a successful poster design. Using collage, stencils, stamps, and pens, attendees will sketch ideas for posters focusing on the relationship between image and type, and consider text hierarchies, composition, color schemes, and effective ways of drawing the viewer’s attention to a message. No previous experience necessary.
Nicholas Hurd is a designer and printer at Radix Printing and Publishing Cooperative in Brooklyn, New York. He began his artistic career designing flyers for punk shows in the Bay Area and spent many years working in print shops as a letterpress printer. He has a BFA in Printmaking from San Francisco Art Institute and an MFA from California College of the Arts. Hurd is also an alumnus of the Hatch Show Print internship program. He is an expert in hand-set type and digital design, and continues to design and print posters, books, and printed ephemera with Radix.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Drop-In Tote Bag Screen Printing with The Arm
2025-07-11 13:30 - 18:30 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Stop by the museum’s Poster History Timeline anytime between 1:30 and 6:30pm on July 11 during West Side Fest for a special screen-printing activity with The Arm. Visitors of all ages are invited to try their hand at screen printing and create a custom West Side Fest graphic on a complimentary tote bag. No experience necessary—just drop in while supplies last—first come, first served, so don’t miss out!
The Arm is a Brooklyn-based print studio where traditional tools meet contemporary creativity. Specializing in letterpress, silkscreen, and Risograph printing, it produces and publishes artists’ editions, offers custom print services, and hosts hands-on workshops for individuals and groups.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: The Subway Sun Curatorial Tour
2025-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Join Assistant Curator of Collections Es-pranza Humphrey for a guided tour of her show From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun. She’ll be discussing the history and influence of this entertaining (and informative!) PSA series for the New York subway system.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Woodblock-Inspired Printing Workshop
2025-07-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Artist and educator Sato Yamamoto will lead an engaging hands-on workshop focused on the art of linocut printing, a relief printmaking technique that combines creativity and craftsmanship. During this immersive session, participants will discover the essential steps involved in linocut printing, from carving their designs to inking the linoleum block, and finally producing their own prints.
This special workshop is held in conjunction with the museum’s exciting exhibitions Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar and Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace. Attendees are encouraged to draw inspiration from the visual narratives presented by the vibrant and thought-provoking works on display. Feel free to bring along your own designs, or simply let the art around you spark your creativity as you carve out your masterpiece from a modest piece of lino.
This program is suitable for attendees over the age of 8.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Spanish-language Tour of Puerto Rico in Print
2025-07-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
A Lorenzo Homar se lo considera como uno de los artistas gráficos de mayor influencia de Puerto Rico y a menudo se le conoce como el padre del cartel puertorriqueño. Esta visita guiada de Impresiones de Puerto Rico: Los carteles de Lorenzo Homar se enfocará en la historia de la isla, así como en la biografía del artista, proporcionando el contexto necesario para apreciar su extenso cuerpo de trabajo.
Ofreceremos esta visita guiada en español. Visitas adicionales en español estarán disponibles durante los meses del verano.
Nota de accesibilidad: Mascarillas y mascarillas transparentes están disponibles gratuitamente en el museo. También ofrecemos audífonos auxiliares y taburetes. Para cualquier otra necesidad de accesibilidad, comuníquese a access@posterhouse.org o al (914) 295-2387. Para otras preguntas sobre el evento, comuníquese a info@posterhouse.org.
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Lorenzo Homar was one of Puerto Rico’s most influential graphic designers and is often referred to as the father of the Puerto Rican poster. This guided tour of Puerto Rico In Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar will focus on the history of the island as well as on the artist’s biography, providing an important context for his extensive body of work.
This tour will be given in Spanish. Additional Spanish-language tours will be offered throughout the summer.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Look & Listen—A Silent Gallery Soundscape
2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Look & Listen reimagines the Silent Disco that first hit the scene in the 1960s as an immersive sound experience, creating a night of heightened contemplation and sonic socializing.
Through specially curated soundtracks delivered via wireless headphones, visitors are invited to discover new ways to explore three distinct exhibitions at the museum—Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace; Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar; and Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster.
Each channel offers a unique auditory perspective on the shows:
Channel 1: Puerto Rico in Print
A lush, percussive soundscape celebrating Puerto Rican resilience, art, and political expression. From bomba and plena to contemporary Caribbean beats, this channel echoes Lorenzo Homar’s call for cultural pride and liberation.
Channel 2: Fallout
An ambient, cinematic mix evoking the Cold War era—nuclear tension, utopian dreams, and atomic design. Expect eerie synths, archival recordings, and sonic meditations on fear and power.
Channel 3: Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat
A tapestry of iconic sounds featuring the rock, punk, and pop legends of yesterday and today. Expect Mike King’s gig posters to be brought to life by the musicians who inspired them.
Featuring DJ Bembona
Brooklyn-born and raised, DJ Bembona brings an Afro-diasporic, community-centered sound to the night.
Roam the galleries at your own pace. Sit. Reflect. Grab a drink with friends and tune into a channel together as you absorb the work on view. Help us celebrate West Side Fest with an evening of deep listening, quiet connection, and thoughtful observation.
Note: This event is recommended for ages 16 and older due to the complex themes explored in some of the exhibitions. Seating will be available throughout the space.
Please note that final entry to the museum is 8:15pm.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Behind the Scenes Archives Tour
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
As part of West Side Fest, Poster House is opening its archives to the public! Join Registrar Melanie Papathomas and Assistant Curator of Collections Es-pranza Humphrey to behind the scenes for a rare glimpse into the museum’s collection. Participants will gather in the Storage and Conservation room on the lower level and get an early look at select highlights from the upcoming Spring 2026 exhibitions.
Space is extremely limited—this intimate tour is capped at 12 participants.
Important Notes:

No backpacks, food, or beverages are allowed in the Storage and Conservation room.
Photography is not permitted during the tour.
While children are welcome, we ask that they be especially respectful of this delicate space and be able to follow instructions around no touching, running, or other behavior inappropriate for this type of setting.

Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: In-Person Accessibility Tour–Puerto Rico in Print
2025-07-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
This special in-person accessibility tour will focus on the exhibition Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar. Led by Lead Educator and Accessibility Coordinator Jes Hughes, this tour will include a vibrant verbal description of 6 posters as well as the history associated with them, and will allow guests to experience the posters up close. The tour will be enhanced with touch objects of items used in the silkscreen poster printing process. At the same time, ASL interpretation will also be provided on this tour by Inclusive Communication Services.
While everyone is welcome, Poster House offers accessibility tours like this specifically for community members who are blind, have low vision, or who would otherwise benefit from verbal descriptions, as well as those who prefer ASL interpretation.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation will be available for this program. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Sticker Printing Drop-In Workshop
2025-07-12 11:30 - 15:30 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Stop by the Poster History Timeline for a sticker-printing demonstration with artist Mikey Quackenboss! Try your hand at linoleum-block printing and make stickers inspired by West Side Fest and the museum’s current exhibitions.
Mikey Quackenboss is a self-taught printmaker and classically trained tattoo artist working in Brooklyn. First inspired by the art of the DIY bike-punk scene, Mikey’s current work uniquely ties printmaking to traditional American tattoo-shop culture through hand-carved linoleum stamps that are directly applied to the skin through the stencil process.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Stamp & Stencil Workshop
2025-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Stamps and stencils are versatile tools for creating images, offering a variety of textures and layering effects also found in printmaking. They can be used to form patterns, motifs, and typography, resulting in striking compositions.
In this workshop, participants will not only learn how to use these tools to produce eye-catching graphic images, but also how to create custom stamps and stencils from materials like cut paper, potatoes, sponges, bubble wrap, erasers, lace, flowers, netting, and other easily found supplies. Lear how to achieve remarkable shapes and texture by experimenting with ordinary objects in exciting new ways.
This is a drop-in friendly workshop for all ages—stop by for a few minutes or stay for the full hour! All supplies are provided, and pre-cut stamps and stencils will be available for those who prefer not to use cutting tools.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Fallout Design & Curatorial Tour
2025-07-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how a major museum exhibition is created in this exciting design and curatorial tour of Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace. Poster House Executive Director & Curator, Angelina Lippert, and Director of Design & Exhibits, Ola Baldych, will give you their insiders’ perspectives on how departments collaborate on major shows, from research and the development of ideas to installation.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Artist Tour of Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat
2025-07-12 14:00 - 14:30 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Interested in learning about Mike King’s career directly from Mike King himself? This West Side Fest weekend, join Mike for a rollicking thirty-minute romp through Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster. Hear about how he went from a one-man printer of his own band’s posters to a one-man empire of everyone else’s band’s posters.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat Poster Remix Collage Workshop
2025-07-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Love Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster? Join Mike King himself for an engaging, hands-on collage-making workshop! Participants will dive into the fascinating world of layout, color theory, and composition while manipulating vibrant reproductions of Mike’s amazing posters as both inspiration and source material for a collage-style poster of their own.
Showcase your cutting and pasting skills as you design and craft a unique poster collage that reflects your individual style. With guided instruction and plenty of creative freedom, this is a perfect chance to experiment with different elements of design and bring your ideas to life. Come ready to explore and create something truly special!
This is a drop-in program suitable for participants of all ages—stay for ten minutes or the full hour!
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.
