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Documenting and Celebrating the Posters of the WPA 
(U.S. Works Progress Administration 1936 -1943)
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Welcome to the most comprehensive record of posters created under the New Deal's Federal Art Project. More than doubling the number of posters thought to exist, this online resource brings many posters to light that have not been seen by the public in more than 80 years.
Current 
Count:
2221
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Did you know that the Phila Eagles are named after the New Deal Blue Eagle?  Read the story!

​FEATURED POSTER

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Books Are Weapons

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Posters for the People is collaborating with
Little Chair Printing on a t-shirt of this design.

Support small business & social enterprise during these challenging times. Thank you!
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New Arlington Gregg Posters Added to Archive!

11 new posters (7 of which are "New to the Public Record") by this fun and whimsical poster designer! Read the story here.

NEWS

Carpenters' Hall Exhibit in Philly!

With a special loan from the Free Library of Philadelphia, we teamed up to bring some rare posters to this historic site in Philly! 
Read the story here.
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Join curator Ennis Carter to virtually visit the WPA Travel Poster exhibit of rare posters on loan at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia from the Free Library of Philadelphia's Print & Picture Collection and her own collection. Learn about screenprinting too!
Watch the Video Here

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Curator Ennis Carter joins other visionary leaders to discuss Envisioning a New Era of Public Arts Funding. Watch it here!

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