Poster House First Friday

Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities such as tours, workshops, performances, and activities, to further engage visitors with the exhibitions. First Friday Activities for August 2nd include: • 1:00-7:30 PM: Hand Lettering on Walls Drop-In Activity Under the guidance of teaching artist Robin Mork, who hand-painted the lettering in the exhibition The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie, visitors will have the opportunity to experiment with handlettering using large-scale lettering techniques. • 1:00 – 3:00 PM: Bad Boys II Movie Screening The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie includes some of the most iconic and beloved posters in modern cinematic history. Come join Poster House for a free screening of the timeless action film, Bad Boys II and be sure to stop by Café des Affiches for themed drinks and snacks, • 2:00 PM: NYC Travel Poster Collage Workshop Join collage artist Luis Martin/The Art Engineer for an afternoon of conversation and creativity. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore collage techniques by making their own travel posters inspired by the exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. • 6:30 PM: Glo in the City Live Comedy Show New York City is considered to be a mecca for comedians, so what better way to celebrate Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters than with a comedy show? Poster House is excited to host a special edition of Glow in the City, a monthly queer, trans, and BIPOC comedy show spotlighting diverse comedians. This evening’s set will feature Aurea Young, Sureni Weerasekera, Quin Lamar, and Gabe González. Tickets can be reserved online in advance of August 2nd. During normal hours, tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students, veterans, and seniors. Poster House offers free museum admission through New York City’s public library Culture Pass system.

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