Lester Beall Lettering Tour with Paul Shaw

Join Paul Shaw, designer and typography historian, for a letter-centric tour of Lester Beall & A New American Identity at Poster House. Explore the ways in which groundbreaking American graphic designer Lester Beall employed striking hand-lettering in various weights and sizes to promote the work of the Roosevelt administration’s Rural Electrification Administration (REA)during the 1930s. Whether you are a type nerd or a lettering newbie, you will learn something new during this detailed exhibition tour. Questions are strongly encouraged!

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.