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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF EL CENTRO CULTURAL
Taller Puertorriqueño is celebrating our tenth anniversary at the Corazón Cultural Center with a dinner honoring Antonio Fiol-Silva, our building’s architect, during his exhibition En Su Sitio / In Its Place: Antonio Fiol-Silva: architecture + urbanism, and Carmen Febo San Miguel, Former Executive Director and Board Chair of Taller Puertorriqueño.
Join us on October 10th, 2026 at 6PM at Taller Puertorriqueño
This year’s benefit celebrates
10 years of El Centro Cultural!
For decades, Taller Puertorriqueño has served as a vital cultural anchor for Philadelphia’s Latine community, empowering generations through art, education, and advocacy. The 2016 opening of its permanent home in North Philadelphia realized a long-held vision born of resilience and profound cultural pride. As the organization celebrates the tenth anniversary of the El Corazón Cultural Center, this milestone honors its rich legacy while looking ahead to continued growth. More than just a building, the center remains a vibrant sanctuary for Latine art, culture, and community.
This year’s benefit celebrates 10 years of El Centro Cultural. For decades, Taller Puertorriqueño has served as a vital cultural anchor for Philadelphia’s Latine community, empowering generations through art, education, and advocacy. The 2016 opening of its permanent home in North Philadelphia realized a long-held vision born of resilience and profound cultural pride. As the organization celebrates the tenth anniversary of the El Corazón Cultural Center, this milestone honors its rich legacy while looking ahead to continued growth. More than just a building, the center remains a vibrant sanctuary for Latine art, culture, and community.
Honored Guests
Antonio Fiol-Silva
El Corazón Cultural Center,
Taller’s building lead architect
On September 11, 2026, Antonio Fiol-Silva (Founding Principal, SITIO architecture + urbanism) opens with his firm En Su Sitio / In Its Place, an exhibition that reflects on the social role of architecture. The exhibit conveys how the built environment influences collective life, identity, and storytelling through models, drawings, and narrative explorations. The show honors the 10th anniversary of Taller’s award-winning building project.
Carmen Febo San Miguel
Former Executive Director and
Board Chair of Taller Puertorriqueño
Honoring the legacy of Carmen Febo San Miguel, who dedicated 36 years to leading Taller as Board Chair and then Executive Director. Her unwavering dedication and commitment to Taller’s mission propelled the organization forward.
About the Exhibition
Ten years after completing Taller’s permanent home, El Corazón Cultural Center, Taller’s building lead architect, Antonio Fiol-Silva (Founding Principal, SITIO architecture + urbanism) presents an exhibition that reflects on the social role of architecture. En su SITIO conveys how built environments influence collective life, identity, and storytelling through models, drawings, and narrative explorations. The show also honors the 10th anniversary of Taller’s award-winning building project—an enduring gathering place for culture and resilience.
Itinerary
Spirits on the Patio — 6pm
- Enjoy the exhibition En Su Sitio / In Its Place: Antonio Fiol-Silva, SITIO architecture + urbanism with the honorees, accompanied by drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
- Dinner in the Theater — 7pm
- Dine with the honorees in Taller’s theater
Purchase Tickets
$1,010 Table for ten guests | $125 individual | $200 a pair
— Spirits with the honorees
— Tour of the exhibition En Su Sitio / In Its Place Antonio Fiol-Silva: architecture + urbanism
— Elegant dinner with the honorees
Taller members at the family level and above receive a 15% discount on their ticket purchase. Free parking will be available on a first come first serve basis.
If ticket prices are a barrier of entry, contact Shane Sprandio for assistance. If you cannot join us, please consider making a contribution to Taller Puertorriqueño by visiting tallerpr.org/donate.
If you’re interested in sponsoring this event contact Shane Sprandio, ssprandio@tallerpr.org, 215-426-3311 ext. 2009
Allies
African American Museum in Philadelphia • CentroPR| Center for Puerto Rican Studies • Mural Arts Program • The Clay Studio • Photography Without Borders • July 4th Sin Colonias Coalition • CAICU • AFROTAINO, Philly Latino Film Fest (PHLAFF) • La Guagua 47
Community Champions
Andy Warhol Foundation • Atwater Kent Foundation • Boston Foundation • Caroline J.S. Sanders • City of Philadelphia • Connelly Foundation • Forman Arts Initiative • Forman Family Fund • Fulton Bank • Hamilton Family Charitable Trust • Independence Foundation • Lincoln Financial Foundation • PECO • People’s Media Fund • Pennsylvania Council on the Arts • PEW • Philadelphia Foundation • PNC • Ruth Arts Foundation • William Penn Foundation • Vanguard