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‘Posters from the 2017 Women’s March’ Webinar with Poster House Museum

Since its founding, the United States has had a long history of protests — large and small — with individuals exercising their democratic right to take to the streets and demand change for their overlooked grievances. And in 2017, the country saw the largest public protest in its history, with an estimated 3.3-5.6 million people converging in the nation’s capital and beyond. This is the story of the 2017 Women’s March, told through the hand-crafted posters made for that historic day.

Join New York Adventure Club for a virtual exploration of the 2020 InSight: Posters from the 2017 Women’s March exhibition recently debuted at Poster House — through exhibitions, events, and publications, this museum presents a global view of posters from their earliest appearance in the late 1800s, to their present-day use.

Led by Poster House museum’s Collections Manager, Melissa Walker, our digital showcase will include:

  • An overview of Poster House, the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to posters, which opened its doors in the Summer of 2019
  • A look at many hand-made posters from that historic event, placing them within the visual history of American protest over the past 100 years
  • A discussion around how the Collections Manager cataloged over 3,000 posters donated to the museum from the march, and how she went about choosing pieces for the exhibition

Afterward, We’ll have a Q&A with Melissa — any and all questions about the exhibition or Poster House are welcomed and encouraged!

See you there, virtually!

*Once registered, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar

**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.

***A full replay will be available after the experience for all registered guests

20/20 InSight: Posters from the 2017 Women’s March

The Women’s March held on January 21, 2017, in cities across the United States brought together people of all types for a demonstration in response to the election of President Donald J. Trump.

Taking to the streets, protesters made posters addressing issues of immigration, environmentalism, and civil rights that tapped into an apprehension about the future of democracy in the United States and, in particular, the treatment of women. The 2017 Women’s March was a highwater mark of participation in recent memory, but it follows a tradition of protests and persistent action in the quest for equal rights. Equally enduring are the graphics and poster images that have carried through generations of marches, rallies, and grassroots action. Today’s demonstrators arm themselves with symbols from poster history, borrowing the power of their ideology while crafting new meaning.

20/20 InSight looks at the 2017 Women’s March within this larger context to understand what has come before and to encourage participation in the future of this democracy.











When: Wed., Apr. 22, 2020 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Poster House
119 W. 23rd St.
917-722-2439
Price: $10
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Since its founding, the United States has had a long history of protests — large and small — with individuals exercising their democratic right to take to the streets and demand change for their overlooked grievances. And in 2017, the country saw the largest public protest in its history, with an estimated 3.3-5.6 million people converging in the nation’s capital and beyond. This is the story of the 2017 Women’s March, told through the hand-crafted posters made for that historic day.

Join New York Adventure Club for a virtual exploration of the 2020 InSight: Posters from the 2017 Women’s March exhibition recently debuted at Poster House — through exhibitions, events, and publications, this museum presents a global view of posters from their earliest appearance in the late 1800s, to their present-day use.

Led by Poster House museum’s Collections Manager, Melissa Walker, our digital showcase will include:

  • An overview of Poster House, the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to posters, which opened its doors in the Summer of 2019
  • A look at many hand-made posters from that historic event, placing them within the visual history of American protest over the past 100 years
  • A discussion around how the Collections Manager cataloged over 3,000 posters donated to the museum from the march, and how she went about choosing pieces for the exhibition

Afterward, We’ll have a Q&A with Melissa — any and all questions about the exhibition or Poster House are welcomed and encouraged!

See you there, virtually!

*Once registered, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar

**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.

***A full replay will be available after the experience for all registered guests

20/20 InSight: Posters from the 2017 Women’s March

The Women’s March held on January 21, 2017, in cities across the United States brought together people of all types for a demonstration in response to the election of President Donald J. Trump.

Taking to the streets, protesters made posters addressing issues of immigration, environmentalism, and civil rights that tapped into an apprehension about the future of democracy in the United States and, in particular, the treatment of women. The 2017 Women’s March was a highwater mark of participation in recent memory, but it follows a tradition of protests and persistent action in the quest for equal rights. Equally enduring are the graphics and poster images that have carried through generations of marches, rallies, and grassroots action. Today’s demonstrators arm themselves with symbols from poster history, borrowing the power of their ideology while crafting new meaning.

20/20 InSight looks at the 2017 Women’s March within this larger context to understand what has come before and to encourage participation in the future of this democracy.

Buy tickets/get more info now