Join artist Mahdiyyah for a collage-poster workshop using upcycled textiles and inspired by the vibrant, theatrical works of Boris Bućan. Drawing on Bućan’s celebrated, large-format posters for the Croatian National Theatre, you’ll explore how color, form, and symbolism can convey powerful messages. With repurposed fabric scraps and materials, you'll learn how to create a unique, […]
Join us for a curatorial tour of the acclaimed exhibition Lester Beall & A New American Identity, the first to display all three of the poster series that Beall created for the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) over a five-year span during the New Deal era. In these groundbreaking posters, he merged avant-garde influences with clear, […]
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 […]
Don’t miss this screening of the acclaimed 1998 classic film “He Got Game” by Spike Lee! Presented in conjunction with the acclaimed exhibition Just Frame It: How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes, this sports drama is considered one of the director’s most important films.
Get up and cheer! Poster House is pleased to welcome the Brooklynettes for a pumped-up performance! Presented in honor of the hit exhibition Just Frame It: How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes, the Brooklynettes are sure to bring energy and enthusiasm to the house. Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of […]
Poster House Members are invited to join Curators Angelina Lippert and Es-pranza Humphrey for a complimentary group coffee and discussion. Learn more about their work at the museum and the current exhibitions before joining both curators for a brief tour of their personal highlights from Just Frame It: How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes […]
Join artist Ben Blaustein for an afternoon of cyanotype printing. This introductory workshop will cover all the steps in this historic photographic process, from the coating of the paper to the exposing of the print with UV light. Participants will learn contemporary applications of this technique. No previous experience necessary. Ben Blaustein is a Brooklyn-based […]
Fantastical Streets: The Theatrical Posters of Boris Bućan showcases work by Boris Bućan, a celebrated Croatian artist and graphic designer. He emerged in the 1960s with a unique and democratic approach to storytelling that made him one of the country’s most important poster designers. Together we will explore this exhibition of some of his theater […]
Poster House members are invited to a private tour of the exhibition Munich 1972: Sports Posters of the XXth Olympic Games. Join Guest Curator Michael Beirut as he discusses the design program created for the 1972 Munich Olympics. Usually attributed to a single visionary creative director, Otl Aicher, the scheme was, in fact, produced by […]
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day? Poster House invites you and your friends to drop-in for an evening of chocolate treats, crafts, and creativity! Spend the afternoon designing and making your own Valentine’s Day cards using a variety of printmaking processes and techniques. Whether you’re making a card for your best friend […]