Join Poster House for a special screening of Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom in connection with the exhibition Blazing a Trail: Dorothy Waugh’s National Parks Posters. Much like Waugh’s iconic designs from the 1930s, the film celebrates themes of nature, exploration, and youthful adventure. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessibility Note: […]
Discover the vibrant rhythms and cultural heritage of Sicily in this hands-on workshop led by internationally recognized Sicilian-American singer and musician Michela Musolino. Presented in connection with the exhibition The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist Italy, this program explores the resilience of folk traditions and the enduring power of community expression through […]
Join curator B.A. Van Sise for a dynamic tour of his exhibition The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist Italy. Chronicling the rise of Benito Mussolini, learn how his fascist ideology quickly became embedded in every aspect of daily Italian life, from how products were sold to what events were promoted. Accessibility Note: […]
It’s Happy Hour at Café des Affiches! Every First Friday between 3pm and 6pm, visitors can enjoy $2 off all alcoholic beverages. Indulge in a delicious drink as you browse the galleries—and be sure to try the special cocktails inspired by the museum’s two newest exhibitions, The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist […]
It’s Happy Hour at Café des Affiches! Every First Friday between 3pm and 6pm, visitors can enjoy $2 off all alcoholic beverages. Indulge in a delicious drink as you browse the galleries—and be sure to try the special cocktails inspired by the museum’s two newest exhibitions, The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist Italy and Blazing A Trail: Dorothy Waugh’s National Parks 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 […]
When pioneering poster artist Dorothy Waugh designed her posters for the National Park Service, she wasn’t just drawing from landscapes, she was also inspired by her close study of the beauty of nature. This month’s Poster Kids invites families to explore the textures, shapes, and details of natural forms through gel-plate printing–following, of course, an […]
Poster House members are invited to a private “Last Look” tour of the exhibition From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun. Join curator Es-pranza Humphrey as she discusses the history and influence of this entertaining (and informative!) PSA series for the New York subway system. Light refreshments will be served. Accessibility Note: Masks and […]
Poster House members are invited to a private tour of the exhibition Boekie Woekie Amsterdam at the Center for Book Arts, located at 28 West 27th St, 3rd Fl, New York, NY 10001. Boekie Woekie is an artists’-run bookshop and gallery in Amsterdam founded in 1986 by a group of six artists. Henriëtte van Egten […]
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 […]
Get ready for Halloween the Poster House way! This drop-in printing workshop with legendary gig poster artist Mike King will have you screaming with delight as you choose between making a “macabre” Alphonse Mucha or a Milton “the monster” Glaser mask to show off this Spooky Season. Complimentary eye holes will be provided (but not […]