First Friday: DIY Matchbook Drop-in Workshop

Join Poster House’s CMYK Council for a drop-in workshop about miniature design with maximum impact. Inspired by the matchbook’s long history as both a functional object and a pocket-sized advertisement, participants will create their own designs using color, typography, illustration, and playful symbolism. Consider how something so small can sell a product, capture a personality, or turn an everyday object into something worth keeping. From charming characters to clever slogans and bold graphics, your matchbook can be cute, persuasive, collectible—or all three. Matthew Perlman is a creative professional based in New York City, with expertise in visual merchandising, display production, retail design and event production. With extensive experience in the retail and fashion industry, Matthew has worked with prestigious brands like Ralph Lauren, LoveShackFancy, Coniglio Palm Beach, MCM Worldwide and more. Matthew is the founder of Artishouse, a collaborative art studio and workshop space in New York City. Supported by Ashley Wu, a CMYK Council member, art director, and graphic designer whose work spans editorial, branding, and cultural projects. This program is presented by Poster House’s CMYK Council, the museum’s BIPOC advisory board that works to ensure the museum is accessible to communities of color. Accessibility Note: Masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact [email protected] or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact [email protected].