Ron Howard Poster Exhibition

This exhibition features 20 posters spanning the career of Ron Howard, offering a visual journey through more than four decades of filmmaking. From early works like Night Shift and Splash to iconic films such as Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind, the collection highlights the breadth of Howard’s storytelling and the evolution of movie poster design, from hand-illustrated artwork to the rise of photographic and digital campaigns.

Presented by the Jacob Burns Film Center, the exhibition celebrates Howard’s contributions as a director, producer, and storyteller, along with his longstanding support of the Burns as a dedicated board member. That lifelong commitment to storytelling began early. As a nine-year-old child, Howard wrote,I’m going to be a producer, director, actor, and writer. Through these posters, each with its own story, creative team, and cultural context, visitors gain insight into the artistry behind how films are introduced to audiences and remembered over time.

This exhibition is both a retrospective and a celebration of the craft of cinema. It highlights the collaboration between filmmakers, designers, and studios that transforms a film into a lasting cultural image, and invites audiences to look closely, rediscover familiar favorites, and experience the legacy of one of Hollywood’s most influential storytellers in a new and visually engaging way.