First Friday: Stamp-Your-Own National Park Postcard with Pengyou

Step into Poster House’s new exhibition Blazing a Trail: Dorothy Waugh’s National Parks Posters and discover how postcards helped shape America’s love for its public lands. From the early days of rustic postal souvenirs to today’s artistic designs, postcards have long served as affordable, tangible messages that connect people—with friends, family, and the places they depict. During the 1930s, when Waugh made these posters and long before the digital age, they helped to promote conservation and environmental awareness.

Join us in a hands‑on creative station with Pengyou where you’ll:

• Create your own postcards from scratch using linocut and collage materials
• Carve out iconic part(s) of landscapes inspired by the national parks
• Seal it, stamp it, and send it—we provide real stamps so you can mail your creation directly to someone you care about 

Whether you’re a nature lover, a budding designer, or a heritage enthusiast, you’ll leave with a unique souvenir—and a personal message sent straight from the heart of conservation history.

Pengyou (@pengyou.nyc) is a New York City–based creative organization founded by longtime collaborators Echo Yun Chen and Renee Chang. They create playful, design-driven workshops that invite community participation. Rooted in collaboration and cultural connection, their work blends visual storytelling with hands-on engagement.

Supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis. This program is suitable for visitors age of 15 and older.

This program is presented by Poster House’s CMYK Council, the museum’s BIPOC advisory board that works to ensure the museum is accessible to communities of color.

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.