Poster Kids: Poster Shapes & Colors

Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United States

This month, join us for a deep dive into our current exhibition The Utopian Avant-Garde, and explore the common shapes and colors found in Soviet film posters of the 1920s. Then, we’ll create compositions of our own inspired by the movements that influenced the young, talented artists of the golden age of Soviet graphic design. […]

Poster Kids: 100 Years of Film Posters

Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United States

Everyone loves movie posters! This month, join us in exploring works from each of our current exhibitions to learn about more than 100 years of film poster history. Then, we will create film reel style artwork inspired by movies we know and love.   Join Poster House on select Sunday mornings from 10:30am–12:15pm for a family-friendly, […]

Poster Kids: From Photomontage to Collage

Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United States

This month's Poster Kids will focus on the many meanings of “cut and paste.” Together, we'll look at posters that use photomontage and paste-up techniques, and then create our own collaged story cubes inspired by our gallery explorations.   Materials: Colorful, patterned and magazine paper  Glue stick  Scissors  Small cardboard box (ie: mug box, jewelry box, or […]

Poster Kids: Women in Posters

Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a special edition of Poster Kids in honor of Women’s History Month. Together, we’ll tour Poster House’s exhibition Ethel Reed: I Am My Own Property and learn about one of the most famous female poster designers of all time. Then, inspired by Reed’s figures and lettering, we’ll create posters celebrating the influential […]

Poster Kids: Women in Posters

Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a special edition of Poster Kids in honor of Women's History Month. Together, we'll tour Poster House's exhibition Ethel Reed: I Am My Own Property and learn about one of the most famous female poster designers of all time. Then, inspired by Reed's figures and lettering, we'll create posters celebrating the influential […]

PH x College: Socially-Conscious Design Panel Discussion

Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United States

With the rise of shareable graphics about social justice, socially-conscious design has become an incredibly important component of our daily media intake. A diverse panel of artists will discuss their journeys, ethos, and the thought processes that influence their practices. The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A, where panelists will engage […]

PH x College: Peter Max Clock Painting

Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United States

Peter Max’s colorful, psychedelic designs with motifs drawn from Art Nouveau and Eastern painting traditions are hallmarks of the visual identity of the 1960s. Max created commissions and advertisements for a wide range of clients, from the Woodstock Music Festival (Summer of Love) to bedsheets to clocks for General Electric (GE), the latter of which […]

Poster Kids: Poster Origins

Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United States

Have you ever wondered about the history of posters and how they became so ubiquitous? From train stations to bodega windows, posters are everywhere! This month, join Poster Kids to learn about some of the world's earliest posters. Afterwards, create artwork using a color layering process inspired by printing techniques of the past and present!  […]

PH x College: Intro to Inclusive Design in Museums

Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United States

How are museums morally and ethically obligated to ensure their spaces are accessible to all? And are they delivering on that obligation and including disabled individuals in such conversations? Join Poster House and artist, educator, and disability rights activist Oaklee Thiele in discussing the issue of museum accessibility and various measures cultural institutions can take […]

PH x College: Young Professionals Talk with IBM

Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United States

Just in time for internship and job application season, young professionals from IBM will join PH x College to discuss their journeys into design, their transitions from internships to full-time professions, tips and tricks helpful in curating an outstanding application and portfolio, and navigating the virtual professional scene. They will also speak about the process […]