Join artist Acacia Rodriguez to make a personalized collage poster inspired by the new exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. Attendees will be encouraged to choose a location in NYC as the subject for their mixed-media artwork. While all materials will be provided, participants are welcome to bring their own […]
Poster House is pleased to welcome back Ajna Dance Company for a special performance. Don’t miss their captivating medley of Bollywood and Bhangra dances inspired by the exhibition Advertising India’s Sandalwood Film Industry, on view at Poster House through April 14. Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. […]
It wouldn’t be the New York subway without street dancers—so what better way to celebrate Poster House’s new exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters than with a performance by It’s Showtime NYC?! These skilled performers will activate the main gallery with dances commonly seen in public spaces throughout the city. […]
This month, Poster Kids will engage in dramatic play—strike some poses and participate in rounds of charades all while exploring the movie posters in our new exhibition The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie. Afterward, participants will enjoy a workshop focused on movie poster design! Join Poster House on select Sunday […]
Every month, Poster House offers virtual Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. In order to reach a wide, art-loving audience around the world, we offer our description tours online through Zoom. These tours are led by our Educators, allowing you intimate access to the items in […]
Poster House Members are invited to a private tour of the exhibition Advertising India’s Sandalwood Film Industry. Join curators Carly Johnson and Sophia Williamson as they discuss the fascinating history behind these posters. Learn about Southern India’s incredible movies and how they compete with the more well-known Bollywood genre. Afterward, feel free to explore the […]
Please join Sophia Williamson, Carly Johnson, and Poster House for a private reception in honor of the exhibition Advertising India’s Sandalwood Film Industry on Wednesday, April 10, from 6–8pm. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP. For any questions or to request additional guests, please contact events@posterhouse.org.
Join Poster House for a bookmaking workshop using reclaimed papers generously provided by Mohawk. Explore basic bookbinding techniques and forms, such as pamphlet stitching, stab binding, and accordion folds. Participants will come away with their own hand-made journals or artist’s books embellished with decorative binding, embroidery, and/or stamps. No previous experience necessary; all materials provided. […]
On February 1, 1913, Grand Central Terminal opened its doors to an admiring public. On February 1, 2013, the beautifully restored Terminal—rescued from destruction by a seminal 1978 Supreme Court decision—celebrated its Centennial, accompanied by exhibitions, events, and the new book, Grand Central Terminal: 100 Years of a New York Landmark. The Terminal’s creation combined […]
Poster House Members are invited to a special, private tour of the Center for Book Arts, led by Librarian Gillian Lee. Highlights will include the annual members’ show as well as the exhibition Exposition Littéraire outour de Mallarmé. This intriguing show includes numerous artists across various media responding to re-readings and re-writings of Stéphane Mallarmé’s […]