La Música Continua: Celebrating the Legacy and Cultural Impact of Jesse Malpica-Bermudez
Join us on Friday, June 13 for La Música Continua, the third annual celebration of Jesse Malpica-Bermudez’s life and legacy, presented by the Jesse Malpica-Bermudez Legacy Fund in partnership with Taller Puertorriqueño.
We’re thrilled to be in our second cycle of supporting Philly-based musicians and music students of color in the form scholarships and micro-grants — and we’re doing it in true Jesse fashion: with a vibrant night of culture, rhythm, and community.
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 Concert
Roots & Rhythms: The African Influence in the Venezuelan Diaspora & Latin America
Thursday, june 19 at 5:30pm
Taking place on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (Juneteenth), from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the Taller Puertorriqueño auditorium, the program will feature an interactive educational workshop and a dynamic live performance led by acclaimed Afro-Venezuelan artist Carlos Talez, accompanied by four talented musicians. Renowned historian Evelyne Laurent-Perrault will co-facilitate the workshop and provide historical context on the African roots that have shaped Venezuelan identity and diaspora.
Free Workshop
Embroidering Legacy: A Community Workshop with Richie Lopez
Tuesday, june 24 from 4pm – 6pm
Join artist Richie Wilde Lopez for two free community embroidery workshops at Taller Puertorriqueño. This hands-on session invites participants to contribute directly to a collaborative art installation centered on the theme of legacy—what we carry, what we leave behind, and what we hope to be remembered for.
During the workshop, participants will learn a few basic embroidery stitches and use them to stitch a single word onto cloth—something that represents their personal interpretation of legacy. These embroidered words will be collected at the end of the session and included in a larger textile installation currently in progress.
Upcoming Event
Storytime with Author Jackie Morera: Together We Remember
Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:30am
Join us on Saturday, June 28, with author Jackie Morera to read her new book, Together We Remember. This bilingual event is free and open to all ages. RSVP and pre-order the book below.
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.
On View:
through July 5, 2025
Student Gallery: CEP & PWB Showcase
You’re invited to Taller Puertorriqueño’s Student Gallery Exhibition! This exhibition features work from students in both our Culture Exploration Program (CEP) for grades K–8 and the Photography Without Borders (PWB) program for high school students (grades 9–12).
Showcasing a wide range of creative projects, from vibrant lanterns and floats, to hibiscus-themed art, and light experiments from CEP. The PWB students will present powerful photography that tells their personal stories through the lens.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
