In honor of the exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters, Poster House is hosting a walking tour celebrating the history of the Queer Harlem Renaissance. On Saturday, August 17, step back in time to learn about the queer Black artists and writers who dominated the cultural space between 1919 to […]
Poster House is thrilled to host the second installation of Posters & Cocktails LIVE, a tribute to New York City. Join Nicholas Lowry of Swann Auctions Galleries, Don Spiro of the Green Fairy Society, and our very own Chief Curator & Director of Content, Angelina Lippert, for a night of high-proof entertainment surrounded by the […]
Join Paul Shaw, designer and typography historian, as he leads a letter-centric tour of Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters at Poster House. Paul will dissect and discuss the lettering and type used in many of the posters in the exhibition. He will also explain the subtle differences between classical roman […]
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 “Last Look” curatorial tour of the exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. Join guest curator Nicholas Lowry for a tour of his acclaimed show and learn how New York City went from a pit stop en route to Saratoga to the vibrant tourist […]
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. […]
The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie includes some of the most iconic and beloved posters in modern cinematic history. Throughout the exhibition, Poster House will screen a selection of films from the movie-focused exhibition. This Friday, there will be a free screening of Wes Anderson’s classic, The Royal Tenenbaums. The […]
Join Chief Curator Angelina Lippert for a curatorial tour of the acclaimed exhibition The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The work of Dawn Baille. Angelina will discuss Dawn Baillie’s involvement with some of the most iconic and beloved posters in modern cinematic history. Learn about the evolution of the production of movie posters through an […]
Join teaching artist Paris Baillie for a hands-on introductory workshop to stop-motion animation. Participants will learn the basics of stop-motion animation and work together to create an animated project. Learn how to use simple materials, including clay and smartphones, to create your own stop-motion animations. Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of […]
Join teaching artist Fan Kong to create unique styrofoam stamps inspired by the exhibit Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. In this hands-on workshop, participants will be invited to (re)imagine the landmarks, monuments, and symbols of their own speculative “wonder city” as the instructor guides them in making designs using styrofoam […]