Friday, November 1st, 2024
The Lucy by Cescaphe
Taller Puertorriqueño's
50th Anniversary Gala
Join us in celebrating 50 incredible years of artistry, education, and community impact!
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.
Upcoming Event:
Virtual Artist Talk: Alexis Duque with Gabriel de Guzman
Join us virtually on October 16 at 6:30 PM for a discussion with the artist Alexis Duque on his new work featured in his first solo show at Taller, Alexis Duque: Los Dueños de Nada. The discussion will cover his process methods and the themes addressed in his work.
Free Classes:
Life Drawing Workshops
Please join us for free life drawing classes on Thursday, October 17th and 24th, from 5 to 6 PM, and 26th, from 1 to 3 PM. All ages and experience levels are welcome. We will have a life model and an instructor will guide the drawing process. We will supply easels, drawing papers, charcoal, and pencils.
Upcoming Event:
Noche de Bohemia Series: The Bolero
Join us for an enchanting evening of culture and music at Noche de Bohemia: The Bolero on Friday, October 18, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Taller Puertorriqueño. This event, a collaboration between Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas and Taller Puertorriqueño, will feature a captivating blend of poetry and music by José Santiago and Daniel de Jesús, along with lively performances by Raíces Boricuas, who will showcase both classic boleros and dance music.
Tramando
Taller Puertorriqueño’s Textile Design Workshop
Tramando is a workshop series dedicated to empowering individuals and diaspora communities through collective art-making and cultural preservation. Our aim is to foster agency and sustainable economic practices while celebrating the rich tapestry of Puerto Rican and Latino culture.
We provide 12-week workshops, each centered on natural dyeing, weaving, or traditional mundillo lace-making. Each workshop features a dedicated curriculum tailored to the specific craft, led by experienced artists. Open to all skill levels, these workshops delve into both technique and the cultural importance of textile design.
On View:
Through October 26, 2024
Los Dueños de Nada
Alexis Duque
Los Dueños de Nada (The Owners of Nothing) a solo exhibition of Alexis Duque’s new paintings and works on paper that interweaves personal history with broader socio-political themes. Duque is a Colombian artist based in New York City. In his new work, Duques uses figurative representational techniques to bring into relief the lives of those impacted by migration, class, and ethnic distinctions and who may otherwise be seen as residing on the periphery of society.
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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.
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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.
