Poster House’s new exhibition, Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes, explores Nike’s tremendous impact on sports culture. But the influence of the global sportswear brand isn’t just limited to football fields and tennis courts. Join the museum’s Assistant Curator of Collections, Es-pranza Humphrey, in conversation with curator, journalist, and professor, Elena […]
Join Poster House for a screening of the documentary "Attica" (1974) by director Cinda Firestone in connection with the exhibition No Escape: The Legacy of Attica Lives! Firestone offers a courageous portrayal of the 1971 Attica Prison Uprising, using original footage and interviews to examine the harsh realities of the rebellion and its aftermath. Don't […]
Poster House Members are invited to a private tour of the exhibition Lester Beall & A New American Identity. Join Chief Curator Angelina Lippert as she discusses the groundbreaking work Beall produced for the Rural Electrification Administration over a five-year span, as well as the development of his contributions to American modernism up through World […]
Members of the low-vision and blind community are invited to an in-person Vibrant Verbal Description Tour at Poster House. This after-hours event will provide exclusive access to the museum’s exhibition, Just Frame It: How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. The tour will be led by a Museum Educator. This intimate experience will allow guests […]
Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection. […]
Try your hand at printmaking with the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop! Visitors will have the opportunity to silkscreen a halftone print inspired by the exhibition Lester Beall & A New American Identity. No previous experience is required. This drop-in activity is pay-what-you-wish: donations are appreciated and encouraged! Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free […]
Monotyping is a printmaking process that involves putting ink or paint directly on a printing plate to create an ephemeral, one-of-a-kind print. Join multimedia artist Sabrina Sims to experiment with this iterative process and learn exciting techniques including stenciling, masking, wet-on-wet blending, and subtractive layering. Each participant will create monoprints and have the opportunity to […]
Join designer, educator, and type enthusiast Carrie Hamilton for a tour of Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. Explore the ways in which the band used bold, clear type and decorative elements to highlight the athletes' strengths and personalities. Learn about how the original shoe company developed a strong brand presence […]
Everybody get up, it’s time to slam now! Poster House is pleased to screen the classic 1996 children’s film Space Jam, in conjunction with the museum’s acclaimed exhibition Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. Don’t miss what critics have called “The greatest sports movie of all time to feature cartoon characters.” […]
Join us on a blissful sound journey. This 15-minute session will feature crystal singing bowls, energy work, and meditation to enhance your sense of inner peace, clarity, and alignment. No prior yoga experience is required. Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. […]