Events & Exhibits

Documenting and Presenting the Posters of the WPA
(U.S. Works Progress Administration 1936 -1943)

EVENTS & EXHIBITS

Contact us here to inquire about our traveling exhibits and community engagement events.

Upcoming Exhibit & Events

Stay tuned for updates on Places for the People: WPA Travel Posters exhibit at Carpenters' Hall
Philadelphia May 1 - 31, 2020.

Past Exhibits & Events

First West Coast Exhibit!
Jan 31 - Feb 9, 2020
MutMuz Gallery, Los Angeles

Join MutMuz Gallery for an exhibit of original WPA posters from the 1930s & 40s that promoted public programs, shared values and everyday American culture. Many in the exhibit have not been on public display for more than 80 years.

From the collections of Henry Vizcarra, Ennis Carter & Posters for the People.

OPENING NIGHT
Friday, January 31, 2020 • 5:00 pm
WPA Poster exhibit/talk with Ennis Carter, curator & author of Posters for the People

New Deal Film Festival
January 31 - February 9, 2020
See WPA film footage & New Deal propaganda

Hands-On Screenprinting Workshop
Saturday, February 1st • Saturday, February 8th
12pm - 4pm

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Posters for the People at Cabrini University Grace & Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery

Ennis Carter gives an "offering" to students of self-directed education model Philly ALC School, 2018

Posters for the People at Peters Valley School of Craft inside Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area 2016/2017

FDR Four Freedoms Park Community Book Talk & Silkscreen Printing Workshop Spring 2015
Read more here.

Posters for The People Gallery Opening Party on Oct 25, 2014

Posters for the People now has a permanent home! When the exhibit isn't on the road, you can see originals, reproductions and the New Deal film festival here. Books and reproductions available too. Get more info & hours here.

Silkscreen Printing Workshop FDR Library Hyde Park NY Spring 2014