Exhibition of Prints gold and black WPA poster, circa 1933-1941


Permanent ID:
1759
Date:
1933 – 1941
Image Description:
The Federal Arts Project was a branch of the Works Progress Administration, President Franklin D. Roosevelt's massive work-relief effort. In its peak years, 1936 to 1938, the FAP employed 5,000 artists across the country, at a salary of $95 a month. They created murals, sculptures and paintings, taught community art classes to millions, and produced 2 million posters from 35,000 designs at a cost of about a dime each.
Inscription:
EXHIBITION OF PRINTS
NOVEMBER 22
DECEMBER !&
WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION
FEDERAL ART PROJECT
1621 PENNSYLVNAIA BLVD
PHILADELPHIA PENNA
 
Address:
1621 Pennsylvania Boulevard, Philadelphia
Format:
Printed Matter