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September 2018
34th Annual Feria del Barrio
Showcasing the best that El Centro de Oro (The Golden Center) has to offer, we present the annual Feria del Barrio. Feria is a collaboration between Taller Puertorriqueño (Taller), Congreso de Latinos Unidos (Congreso), HACE, and Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas (Raíces). Since 1979, La Feria del Barrio has celebrated Latino culture, family, and the economic and educational aspirations of the people of North Philadelphia with: - Live Latin music and dancing - Latino food delicacies - Art and crafts - Much,…
Find out more »October 2018
Reception for Roberto Lugo’s BORICUA, BARRIO, BARRO
Ceramic artist Roberto Lugo presents the work that was created in Taller's gallery over the summer. BORICUA, BARRIO, BARRO (Puerto Rican, Neighborhood, Clay) bring Lugo's practice in contact with the people of North Philadelphia in his first solo exhibition at Taller. The show is Lugo's homecoming show that pays homage to the creativity and resourcefulness of his community with new work. Born and raised in a Puerto Rican household in North Philadelphia, Lugo is a master potter, social activist, spoken word poet,…
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