Works progress administration

From: The Atlantic Cities: When Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia established the New York City Housing Authority in 1934, it was the first municipal housing authority in the United States. The new agency was soon tasked with spending New Deal funds to clear out slums and build government-operated apartments. With public housing still a new concept in America, it was important to promote it to those who could qualify. NYCHA commissioned artists to design posters that promoted slum clearance…

The WPA offered many job opportunities for artistically-minded women: Painting, writing, sculpting, art instruction, performing arts, and more. Above: This WPA poster promotes an exhibition of art created by women. Image courtesy of the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Above: In the late 1930s, WPA artist Lenore Thomas created this "Mother and Child" sculpture in Greenbelt, Maryland. Photo by Brent McKee. Above: Women performing in a WPA Theatre dance production. Photo…

Print has been acquired by an independent group of collaborators—Deb Aldrich, Laura Des Enfants, Jessica Deseo, Andrew Gibbs, Steven Heller and Debbie Millman—and soon enough, we’ll be back in full force with an all-new look, all-new content and a fresh outlook for the future! In the meantime, we’re looking back at some of our favorite pieces. Enjoy. I’ve been mildly obsessed with WPA posters ever since I saw the National Park sets as a kid on summer vacation (wherein my fath

Their advice may be comically obvious, but these public service announcements allowed a generation of artists to shine in dark times.

Paul Philippe Cret with Fellheimer & Wagner, Architects 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati OH Last Visited March 19 2012 Visible from I-75, you may think this building is the Hall of Justice from th…

By Sheila D. Collins Writing in the New York Times recently, art critic Holland Cotter lamented the fact that the current billionaire-dominated market system, “is shaping every aspect of art in the city; not just how artists live, but also what kind of art is made, and how art is presented in the media and in museums.”

PRICES MAY VARY. Vintage Poster Art: Immerse yourself in the golden age of travel with a curated collection of iconic WPA (Works Progress Administration) posters from the early 20th century. Each month showcases a different breathtaking national park, beautifully reimagined by WPA artists. Oversize Splendor: This calendar's impressive dimensions allow you to fully appreciate the intricate details and vibrant colors of each poster, making it a true work of art for your wall. Spiral Binding…

From 1936 to 1943, around 2,000 posters were created as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA).

In 1935, as part of his New Deal program to put Americans back to work during the Great Depression, President Roosevelt established the Work Progress...

Over the past 4 years I've covered all types and nationalities of painters, photographers, illustrators, cartoonists, sculptors, but unless I'm overlooking something I haven't yet covered a black artist. Black musicians and poets - yes, painter - no. I shall rectify that now! Aaron Douglas, "The Father of African-American Art." I didn't choose him because of the title bestowed by his peers and those influenced by his example, but rather because I love his work and style. What better reason?…