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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:
2224
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Did you know that the Phila Eagles are named after the New Deal Blue Eagle?  Read the story!

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See America

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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.

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Seeing America, Then & Now
​April 22nd 

​Showcasing Natural Treasures through Poster Art
Online Event & Virtual Exhibit

Read about it here.
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Celebrate Earth Day by joining co-hosts Posters for the People, Creative Action Network, Ranger Doug Leen, and Little Chair Printing for a panel discussion and virtual exhibit of posters created to showcase natural treasures in the U.S. 

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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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