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 […]
Join Poster House for an unforgettable experience exploring the historical context of the fascinating world of ballroom. This one-of-a-kind performance will bridge the gap between our celebrated exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters and the vibrant underground ballroom culture. Prepare to immerse yourself in a display that traces the influence […]
Whether we’re traveling by train, car, or plane, chances are we still rely on maps for directions. After exploring Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters, we’ll create our own maps to guide people through New York City. Join Poster House on select Sunday mornings from 10:30am–12pm for a family-friendly, interactive poster […]
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 […]
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–check […]
Stop by the Poster History Timeline to try your hand at woodblock printing! Select from one of three designs made by teaching artist Sato Yamomoto and inspired by Poster House’s new exhibition Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. Sato Yamomoto is a bilingual Japanese artist inspired by diverse cultural sources. Born […]
Poster House is pleased to partner with Haven Boxing Gym for a radically inclusive HIIT workout class! Join the instructors in the main gallery and learn basic boxing techniques among the sports heroes featured in Just Frame It! How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. No previous experience is necessary–all experience and fitness levels are […]
Join Poster House for a screening of the documentary Attica (2021) by Stanley Nelson and Traci Curry. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition No Escape: The Legacy of Attica Lives!, this absorbing film sheds new light on the extreme violence of the prison industrial complex 50 years after the Attica uprisings. Accessibility Note: Masks and clear […]
Join design icon and pattern-maker extraordinaire Zipeng Zhu for a hands-on pattern workshop! In this fun and engaging program, participants will use analog techniques to explore exciting color combinations and patterns inspired by Poster House’s new exhibition Fantastical Streets: The Theatrical Posters of Boris Bucan. Supplies will be provided and no preparation is necessary—just bring […]
New York-based dancer and choreographer Shira Kagan-Shafman and composer and violinist Leandria Lott come together again to share a new work exploring the question “why do we move?” Drawing from their ongoing collaborations between music and dance, both artists also provoke a desire to understand the question “what in you moves me?” Their work seeks […]