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Preserving and promoting Puerto Rican arts and culture.

Known as El Corazón Cultural del Barrio, Taller Puertorriqueño is a community-based cultural organization that uses art to promote development within its community and the Latinx Diaspora and build bridges to the Greater Philadelphia region.

On View: APRIL 5, 2024 - MAY 25, 2024
OPening Reception: April 12, 2024 from 6:00pm - 9:00PM

Upcoming Exhibition

Call & Response

Betsy Z. Casañas

CALL and RESPONSE offers two components. An exhibit in Taller’s Gallery and Atrium and a mural commemorating Taller Puertorriqueno’s 50th Anniversary serving the diaspora.

For Taller’s Lorenzo Homar Gallery, Tending the Garden is a personal exploration of themes of familial and personal relationships, trauma, violence, anxiety, isolation, and the stages of healing, reclaiming anonymity and personal space while building a community of healthy relationships. 

March 16 , 2024 | 10:00am - 12:00pm

Upcoming Event

Storytime with Veggie Mijas

What Do You Need? / ¿Qué necesitas?

Join us for a heartwarming morning of storytelling and connection with Veggie Mijas this event is free and open to all ages and promises a delightful experience for the entire family. “What Do You Need/¿Qué Necesitas?” is an illustrated bilingual (English and Spanish) early elementary reader book. It is an educational and fun narrative that discusses mutual aid and equity through the use of a community garden.

February 23, 2024 at 5pm - February 24, 2024 from 9:30am - 3:00pm

Upcoming Event

28th Arturo A. Schomburg Symposium: Repairing & Reparations, Healing from Racial Wounds

Ticketed Event

The symposium will embark on a profound exploration of the enduring mental and physical health impacts of racial trauma. Distinguished speakers, including psychologists, social workers, activists, and artists, will converge to discuss ways to heal from racism and embrace the rich heritage of Blackness, Africa, and its Diaspora. 

Latest events at the Taller

The Julia de Burgos Bookstore at Taller

The only one of its kind in Philly. Our store is a bilingual bookstore that specializes in Puerto Rican culture but embraces and represents all Latin cultures. We sell merchandise by local artists and artisans. Any income from the store goes right back into Taller Puertorriqueño’s after-school programs, youth artist programs, community events, and more.

Visit our Archives

The Eugenio María de Hostos Archives is a resource and research center that includes books, periodicals, articles, recordings, and research, focusing on Puerto Rican and Latinx history in Philadelphia and across the country.

Book a Tour or Workshop

We offer guided neighborhood tours, gallery tours, and hands-on art workshops, to schools, universities, and community groups on-site.

Rent our Facilities

We offer the best amenities and flexibility in our spectacular spaces. With multi-purpose spaces, convenient parking, conference rooms, and much more at reasonable rates.

Support Taller

Your support is what allows Taller to keep serving the community from year to year. Whether it’s renewing your membership, donating a small amount, or imparting a generous gift, all of your support helps us bring arts and culture to our neighborhood.

We are excited about the new events and exhibitions we are creating for the community and would love to keep you in the know.

Taller Newsletter

Phone

215.426.3311

Address

2600 N. 5TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133

Email

info@tallerpr.org

Hours Update / Cambio de Horas

Taller will be closed on December 22 and December 24 through January 1st.  We will be open on December 23 from 10am – 5pm and January 2 from 9am – 12pm.