First Friday: Mixed Media Portrait Workshop

Join us this Black History Month to celebrate creativity and storytelling through art. Honor someone special in your life by creating a meaningful mixed-media portrait that captures their essence using simple materials. Bring an image to use as a reference or to incorporate into your portrait for a personal touch.

Jara Montez is a Brooklyn-based artist and educator whose work draws inspiration from the bold, simple style of children’s books. She uses limited materials to craft intentional, mixed-media collages that capture the essence of her subjects. Passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices, her latest project, “The Vanguards,” celebrates the achievements of Black women.

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.