50 Years of Serving the Community
Celebrating 50 incredible years of artistry, education, and community impact. As we mark this golden milestone, Taller Puertorriqueño is offering a very special lineup of 50th anniversary programming for 2024.
Join us in celebrating Taller Puertorriqueno’s legacy over the past five decades!
Building Community through Art for Social Change Since 1974.
Founded in 1974, Taller also known as “El Corazón Cultural del Barrio” has worked to preserve, develop, and promote Puerto Rican arts and culture. Over the past five decades Taller has grown into a destination that catalyzes community development through its arts and cultural resources and builds bridges between the local community, the region, and the Puerto Rican and Latino Diaspora.
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Archives
HSP 200 + Taller 50:
Uncovering and Preserving Puerto Rican Stories
August 29 - October 11, 2024
at The Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Pulling from the archives of both the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and Taller Puertorriqueño, this exhibit investigates themes of migration and community, culture and identity, and preservation of memory. This exhibit revisits Batiendo La Olla, an oral history project produced by Taller Puertorriqueño in the 1970s. The project produced interviews that document Puerto Rican migration to Philadelphia, compare generational value and life experiences, and provide an opportunity for reflection and intergenerational dialogue
Julia de Burgos Bookstore
An Evening with Luis Miranda Jr. and Dr. Carmen Febo San Miguel
September 30, 2024 at 7pm
At Taller Puertorriqueño
Julia de Burgos Bookstore welcomes Luis A. Miranda Jr., Latino trailblazer and father of Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, to present his new memoir, Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That is Transforming America, in conversation with Dr. Carmen Febo San Miguel as part of Taller Puertorriqueño’s 50th anniversary programming. The conversation will be followed by a book signing. Admission is included with purchase of book.
Community Project
Estamos Aquí De la gente, pa' la gente
August 29 - October 11, 2024
At Taller Puertorriqueño
Estamos Aquí celebrates the neighborhood through streets, avenues, and symbols. It offers a backdrop for the community to be heard and seen, following the mantra “Estamos Aquí (We Are Here).”
The project resulted in significant works of art by the artist José Ortiz Pagán, Cartografía de Otro rincón (2023), installed in the atrium, and El Maestro de Dos Mundos (2023), affixed to Taller Puertorriqueño’s facade. These artworks represent the forces that attracted people to the area, including the textile factories central to Fairhill’s employment landscape, and encapsulate the history of Puerto Ricans seeking recognition and fair treatment. Ultimately, the project is a vehicle to center the neighborhood in our consciousness and speak to its history and the people’s resilience.
Winter Fundraiser
50th Anniversary Gala
Friday, November 1, 2024, 7pm – 11pm
At The Lucy by Cescaphe
Join us for a spectacular gala event as we celebrate Taller Puertorriqueño’s 50th Anniversary! This milestone is a testament to the artistry, education, and community impact that has defined our legacy. We’ll honor our past with tributes to our former Executive Directors and highlight the exceptional artists and educational programs that have shaped our journey.
Support our mission and help us continue our work as an art and cultural hub in the heart of this community!
Can we count on your support today more than ever?
There are just DAYS LEFT to DOUBLE your impact! A generous donor has set a matching pledge to double every dollar in donations we receive before June 30th.
Our end of Fiscal Year campaign closes this week, and we’ve set an ambitious goal of $50,000! So far we’ve raised $31,000! We have less than a week to raise $19,000. Please help support arts education now and join us in this opportunity to double our pot of donations!
With the end of our 2024 fiscal year approaching, we’re diligently preparing for a strong FY2025, including celebrating Taller Puertorriqueño’s 50th Anniversary. We are dedicated to ending this year on a financially solid note and ensuring enough resources for the year ahead.
To achieve this goal, we rely on the generosity of friends, sponsors, and annual supporters like you. For small organizations like Taller, securing funds for programs and sustainability is always a challenge. Amidst constant change and obstacles, we strive to maintain program relevance and community trust.
$50,000 Towards Our Mission
We are calling on you to make a generous financial contribution to help Taller reach this end of Fiscal Year campaign.
1. Make a donation online or via check.
2. Become a member or renew your membership today.
3. Attend our upcoming events and make a contribution while you enjoy our mostly free events.
4. Shop the Taller Puertorriqueño’s Julia de Burgos Bookstore online or in-person.
Checks should be made payable to Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc. and mailed to:
Taller Puertorriqueño, 2600 North 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133