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.

Donate by June 30th to make a difference!

Taller Puertorriqueño wants to say thank you for supporting us if you’ve donated to our Spring Campaign. Your donations support our Arts Educations Programs. There’s still a few days left to make a difference. Donate today!

Feria del Barrio 2025

Join us for a vibrant, hyperlocal block party feel that captures the heart of Philly’s Puerto Rican and Latinx communities. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 12:00PM to 5:00PM on North 5th Street between Huntingdon and Lehigh Ave. Bring your dancing shoes and come ready to show up and show out at this family-friendly outdoor celebration!

Film Screenings

PHLAFF 2025 Week Cinco

THursday, june 26 starting at 5pm

Join us on Thursday June 26 for special screenings as part of the 2025 Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival. We will be screening, Vieques: A Living Archive, En el Umbral del Infinito // On the Threshold of Infinity-Elí Barreto Talavera), & Retrospective: Aris Mejias 15 Years of Short Films

Upcoming Exhibition

Opening Reception: Friday, July 18, 2025 from 5pm - 7pm

Hands at Work: Los Artistas de Taller

You’re invited to the opening of Hands at Work: Los Artistas de Taller on Friday, July 18, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. A very special exhibition featuring the work of Taller Puertorriqueño’s very own staff!

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.

Upcoming Event

Book Launch: The Grand Paloma Resort with
Author Cleyvis Natera
in Conversation with
'Pemi Aguda

August 21, 2025 at 7pm

Join us on August 21 to celebrate the launch of The Grand Paloma Resort by Cleyvis Natera in conversation with ‘Pemi Aguda. Pre-order the book below and RSVP below.

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.

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.

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.

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

Taller Puertorriqueño's Spring Fundraiser:

El Mercado: A Latino Art Market

Saturday May 10, 2025 from 11am - 2pm

Spring is in the air, and Taller Puertorriqueño is excited to invite you to El Mercado: A Latino Art Market, our annual spring fundraiser supporting the future of our Education Programs.

This event will showcase the vibrant works of talented Latine artists from the Philadelphia area, including paintings, prints, jewelry, textiles, and much more. It’s the perfect opportunity to find unique pieces for your home or to support a local artist.

Phone

215.426.3311

Address

2600 N. 5TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133

Email

info@tallerpr.org

Holiday Hours / Horario de Días Festivos

We will be closed on Monday, February 24, 2025

Estaremos cerrados el lunes 24 de febrero de 2025