Taller Puertorriqueño

Taller's Education Program Open House
2025-03-22 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, March 22 at 12pm

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Come learn about our after-school art programs, tour our classrooms, meet our staff and check out if our program is a good fit for you and your kids! Our programs are for age groups 6-14 and 14-18. Register below!

For any questions contact Danny Melendez at dmelendez@tallerpr.org or Jose Ramos at jramos@tallerpr.org or at 215-426-3311 x1005

Riverwards Chapbook Series with H&H Books
2025-04-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Tuesday, April1 at 6pm

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Join us on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 6pm for a conversation with a panel of authors & illustrators from the Riverwards Chapbook Series. RSVP above

Artist Talk Shifting Realities: 12 Artists Finding Place in Uncertain Times​
2025-04-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Tuesday, April 22, 6:30pm

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Shifting Realities showcases a group of diverse artists whose practices confront our current landscape of political polarization and widespread doubt. Through their work, these artists navigate paths toward stability and solace for themselves and their communities amid profound societal transformation.

This artist conversation is part of the exhibition whose theme asks a fundamental question: What constitutes our shared reality in an era when historical narratives face revision, factual foundations erode, and individual identities risk being silenced?

Join us at 6:30 p.m. at Taller for a discussion with artists Kukuli Velarde, Silvana Cardell, Marta Sánchez, and Eugenio Salas about their work and the work in the show. The curator, Rafael Damast, will moderate the talk.

About The Artists

Kukuli Velarde

Philadelphia-based artist Kukuli Velarde is a painter and sculptor. Primarily known for her feminist reinterpretations of Colonial painting and Pre-Columbian sculpture, Velarde’s work brings together the personal and the political, zeroing in on the perspectives of the indigenous people’s culture of her native Peru and those cast into the corner of society due to their age or appearance.

Silvana Cardell

Silvana Cardell is an Argentine choreographer, dancer, and educator known for her daring, evocative work in contemporary dance theater. Her choreography explores identity and urgent societal issues, including climate crisis, forced migration, and animal exploitation.

Marta Sánchez

Chicanx artist Marta Sánchez draws profound inspiration from traditional Mexican folk art traditions. Her artistic practice primarily focuses on linocut, monotype, and painting with collage on metal. In her work, she has explored memory, mental health, and placemaking.

Eugenio Salas

Eugenio Salas is a Mexican/Canadian artist based in Philadelphia. His practice involves disrupting social roles and dynamics through collaborative process-based projects carried out autonomously and within institutions. The resulting participatory, performative actions employ sculpture, media, print, live actions, and cooking.

Nuyorican & Diasporican Visual Art Panel Discussion
2025-04-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, April 26 at 3pm

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Join us on April 26 to to discuss Nuyorican & Diasporican Visual Art: A Critial Anthology with editors Arlene Dávila and Yasmin Ramirez, moderated by contributor Johnny Irizarry. RSVP above.

Artist Talk Shifting Realities: 12 Artists Finding Place in Uncertain Times​
2025-05-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Thursday, May 1, 6:30pm

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Shifting Realities showcases a group of diverse artists whose practices confront our current landscape of political polarization and widespread doubt. Through their work, these artists navigate paths toward stability and solace for themselves and their communities amid profound societal transformation.

This artist conversation is part of the exhibition whose theme asks a fundamental question: What constitutes our shared reality in an era when historical narratives face revision, factual foundations erode, and individual identities risk being silenced?

Join us at 6:30 p.m. at Taller for a discussion with artists Linette Messina Martinez, Symone Salib, and Kalila Jones about their work and the work in the show. Richie Lopez, artist and Project Manager for Tramando will moderate the talk.ve actions employ sculpture, media, print, live actions, and cooking.

About the Artists

Symone Salib

Symone Salib is a first-generation Cuban/Egyptian muralist, illustrator, and trauma-informed educator whose art centers on community members’ storytelling through large-scale public installations. Firmly rooted in portraiture, her work envisions a world of radical possibilities where equality and justice are at the center. By focusing on the voices and faces of marginalized communities, Symone uses her art to uplift and amplify those who are often overlooked.

Linette Messina Martinez

Linette Messina Martinez is a photographer and textile artist. For years, she has been creating yarn art on Philadelphia streets. Her work beautifies, celebrates, and connects people to their neighborhoods. Her monumental work for the exhibition Threads of Sicilian Passage looked at a loss, the death of someone special, and the change in family structure as an opportunity for rebirth.

Kalila Jones

Kalila Jones is a multidisciplinary artist based in Philadelphia, PA, whose art explores the intersections of their identity through material exploration. She uses yarn, found textiles, hair accessories, and dollar store craft supplies to make collaged textile garments and sculptures that evoke joy and nostalgia. Their use of material helps them navigate what it means to express a sense of unapologetic self in a society that often presents race & gender as monolithic experiences.

Taller Puertorriqueño’s Spring Fundraiser: El Mercado A Latino Art Market
2025-05-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, May 10 from 11am -2pm

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Save the Date for our annual Spring Fundraiser!

El Mercado: A Latino Art Market at Taller Puertorriqueño in Philadelphia on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11AM to 2PM! Get ready for an afternoon filled with vibrant art, culture, and community as we celebrate local Philly Latino artists and support Taller’s Education Programs.

What to Expect:

Artisan Market featuring unique art, jewelry, prints, textiles, and more from talented Latine artists

Meet the Artists and learn about their incredible work

Hands-on Activities like creating your own print

Delicious Food Trucks

Exhibition at Taller’s Gallery

Artist Talk Shifting Realities: 12 Artists Finding Place in Uncertain Times​
2025-05-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Thursday, May 15, 6:30pm

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Shifting Realities showcases a group of diverse artists whose practices confront our current landscape of political polarization and widespread doubt. Through their work, these artists navigate paths toward stability and solace for themselves and their communities amid profound societal transformation.

This artist conversation is part of the exhibition whose theme asks a fundamental question: What constitutes our shared reality in an era when historical narratives face revision, factual foundations erode, and individual identities risk being silenced?

Join us at 6:30pm at Taller for a discussion with artists Hagudeza Rullán-Fantauzz, Liliana Pérez, and Miguel Antonio Horn about their work and the work in the show. The curator, Rafael Damast, will moderate the talk.

About the Artists

Hagudeza Rullán-Fantauzzi

Hagudeza Rullán-Fantauzzi is a Philadelphia-based interdisciplinary artist and storyteller. She uses her journey as an Afro-Boricua Trans woman to create work that opens dialogues around often unspoken experiences—originally from Ponce, Puerto Rico, Hagudeza’s early years in low-resourced communities ignited a drive to create despite limited access to artistic outlets. Over time, they honed their voice through movement and visual expression as artists and filmmakers, crafting original works embodying resilience and transformation. Her projects continue to evolve, blending forms and pushing boundaries, driven by a commitment to spark connection and foster more profound understanding.

Liliana Pérez

Born in Havana, Cuba, Liliana Pérez’s artistic journey began at the tender age of six when she made a drawing from the balcony of her family’s second-floor apartment in Central Havana. She sketched a car and proudly shared it with her father and uncle. Her uncle taught her how to draw a car, emphasizing geometric shapes and simplified forms. However, his approach didn’t resonate with her vision. Determined to stay true to her perspective, she returned to the balcony, vowing to create the most sincere and intentional drawing she could muster. This formative experience profoundly shaped her artistic choices throughout her life.

Miguel Antonio Horn

Miguel Antonio Horn is a sculptor from Philadelphia with Colombian and Venezuelan roots. He creates large-format sculptures using digital and analog processes in various media. His artworks have been exhibited at the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Tamaulipas, Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, University of the Arts, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and as part of the Vancouver Biennale. He has several permanent public installations in the Philadelphia region, Canada, and Mexico.

Bilingual Storytime: La Chiva in partnership with Acción Colombia and LABF
2025-05-17 11:30 - 13:30 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, May 17 at 11:30am

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Join us on Saturday, May 17, at 11:30am to read I Am La Chiva! in English and Spanish. We will have craft activities and Colombian coffee and pastries.

Bodies & Territories: Ecofeminist Legacy – Film Screening and Conversation
2025-05-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, May 17 at 4pm

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A Film Screening and Conversation with Raquel Cecilia Mendieta, Silvana Cardell, and Mey-Yen Moriuchi at Taller Puertorriqueño

Bodies & Territories: Ecofeminist Legacy brings together choreographer Silvana Cardell, filmmaker Raquel Cecilia Mendieta, and art historian Mey-Yen Moriuchi for a screening and conversation that reflects on and reimagines ecofeminist artistic practice. Silvana Cardell’s new production TERRA: Bodies & Territories will premier in June on the forested land of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in northwest Philadelphia. Cardell’s production aligns the bodies of her dance ensemble with the land, merging human movement with nature to reveal our inextricable livelihood and empowerment.

In this program leading up to the June performances, Cardell’s work will be discussed in conversation with the groundbreaking work of the artist Ana Mendieta (1948-1985), whose performative artistic practice embedded her own body into the land. Filmmaker Raquel Cecilia Mendieta introduces Ana Mendieta’s work through two short films, Ana Mendieta, Nature Inside (8:23 min) and Whispering Cave (27 min) for this exclusive screening. Bringing Cardell’s new production and Mendieta’s work together, art historian Mey-Yen Moriuchi will moderate a conversation on the legacy of ecofeminist artistic practice and its relevance today.

About the Presenters:

Silvana Cardell, a dancer, choreographer, and educator, has been awarded a 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship in Choreography. With roots in Argentina and the US, she has directed dance companies and developed programs in both countries. Cardell’s performances blend dance, theater, and visual arts, and draw inspiration from her personal experiences and cultural background. Her work often addresses social issues and challenges dominant cultural narratives.

Cardell’s performances have been showcased domestically and internationally since the late-90s. Her projects have received significant funding from prominent organizations, including the National Endowment for the Arts, Pew Center for the Arts & Heritage, and the New England Foundation for the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, and Mid Atlantic Foundation of the Arts. She is also committed to advancing dance in her communities, having founded several organizations, including EDA Escuela de Danza del Abasto, a three-year professional dance training program sponsored by Secretaria de Cultura de la Nacion in Argentina, and Sala Ana Itelman, a performance space sponsored by the Instituto Nacional del Teatro in Buenos Aires and Cardell Dance Studio in Philadelphia.

In Philadelphia, Cardell has collaborated extensively with Manfred Fishbeck at Group Motion Dance Company, Myra Bazell and Madison Mario at Scrap Performance, Merian Soto, theater director Blanka Zizka and created Cardell Dance Theater and Cardell Dance Studio.

From 2009 to 2022, she served as the Director and Chair of the Department of Dance at Georgian Court University.

Raquel Cecilia is an independent filmmaker and writer best known for her recent films on her aunt, artist Ana Mendieta. Her films have screened at film festivals, art museums and galleries world-wide. Raquel is also the Administrator of the Estate of Ana Mendieta Collection and has published numerous essays about Ana Mendieta in art catalogues, most notably the essay on her experience overseeing the digital restoration of Mendieta’s moving image works on film and video in the catalogue Ana Mendieta: Covered in Time & History. She is currently working on a feature length documentary about the life and art of Ana Mendieta and was recently awarded a large grant from a philanthropic organization to help complete the film.

Mey-Yen Moriuchi is the co-editor of Art and Activism in the Twenty-First Century (Routledge, 2022) which examines the role and breadth of contemporary activist art. Dr. Moriuchi’s book, Mexican Costumbrismo: Race, Society, and Identity in Nineteenth-Century Art, was published by Penn State University Press in 2018, and received honorable mention by the Eleanor Tufts Award committee. Dr. Moriuchi received her B.A. in History of Art and International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in History of Art from Bryn Mawr College. Dr. Moriuchi teaches a variety of topics, including Latin American art, art and history of Mexico, women and art, public art, and contemporary art and activism.

Major support for TERRA has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, with additional support from Georgian Court University, and the 2025 Creative Sector Flex Fund, a program by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

Embroidering Legacy: A Community Workshop with Richie Lopez
2025-05-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Thursday, May 22 from 4pm -6pm

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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.

This is a space for thoughtful making, quiet reflection, and connection through craft. All experience levels are welcome.

All materials will be provided. Please note that participants will not keep their finished pieces, as they will become part of the final artwork.

Participation is limited to 20 people per session. Pre-registration is encouraged. Participants must be 14 and up.

This workshop has reached its maximum capacity and is currently closed for registration. We appreciate your interest.

Student Gallery: CEP & PWB Exhibition
2025-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, June 6, 6:00pm

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You’re invited to Taller Puertorriqueño’s Student Gallery Exhibition on Thursday, June 6, from 6:00PM to 8:00PM!

This special evening will kick off with an opening reception and will feature 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).

This exhibition will showcase 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.

Meet the Author: Krystal Anali Vazquez - Lady Without Land
2025-06-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, June7 at 3pm

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Join us on Saturday, June 7, with author Krystal Anali Vazquez to discuss her award-winning novel, Lady Without Land. RSVP above!

About the book

-Winner of The 2023 George Garrett Fiction Prize, selected by Manuel Muñoz-2024 Foreword INDIES Finalist for LGBTQ+ FictionLady without Land is a story told in fragments about señorita who feels lost in and lost without Los Angeles. She uses classic literature and cocktail recipes to organize and populate bits and pieces of a life: growing up as a Mexican middle-class girl in a predominantly white suburb where neighbors labeled her family the “dirty” Mexicans; being bullied by an older sister on car rides from Los Angeles to Mexico, grappling with a father’s gambling addiction, and, later, his death; journeying on the continuous carousel of lovers the Pacific and Atlantic coasts have to offer. A shaken and stirred abecedarian, a sloppy yet put-together künstlerroman, about charting one’s life path amid cultural pressures and the grip of the ever-present past, the book can be read forwards or backwards and, with any hope, completely out of sequence so that no reader can read this novel the same way twice.

La Lengua del Tambor Film Screening and conversation with Lucas Rivera, director Ant M. Rivera, moderated by Evelyne Laurent-Perrault.
2025-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, June 20 at 6pm

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La Lengua del Tambor is a poetic and percussive documentary that traces the rhythmic legacy of Bomba y Plena from the coasts of Loíza, Puerto Rico to the soul of North Philly—through the journey of Afro-Puerto Rican artist Lucas Rivera.

Join us for a film screening followed by a conversation with Lucas Rivera and director Ant M. Rivera, moderated by Evelyne Laurent-Perrault.

Lucas will also be signing copies of his book, My AfroRican State of Soul.

Embroidering Legacy: A Community Workshop with Richie Lopez
2025-06-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Tuesday, June 24th from 4pm -6pm

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FREE | All materials provided | Space limited to 20 participants per session | Participants must be 14 and up

Come learn some embroidery stitches! RSVP BELOW

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.

This is a space for thoughtful making, quiet reflection, and connection through craft. All experience levels are welcome.

All materials will be provided. Please note that participants will not keep their finished pieces, as they will become part of the final artwork.

Participation is limited to 20 people per session. Pre-registration is encouraged. Participants must be 14 and up.

This workshop has reached its maximum capacity and is currently closed for registration. We appreciate your interest.

Storytime with Author Jackie Morera: Together We Remember
2025-06-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, June 28 at 10:30am

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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 above!

Opening Reception for Hands at Work: Los Artistas de Taller
2025-07-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, July 18, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

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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!

The exhibition Hands At Work, Los Artistas de Taller, highlights our practices and celebrates the collective spirit that sustains our mission. It is a gesture of visibility, pride, and presence, reflecting the creative force shaping our organizations and communities. It reminds us that our work and the people behind it carry meaning far beyond the roles we fill.

We welcome you to the exhibition to get to know us better through what we do. The exhibition showcases paintings, photography, textile art, installations, and drawings from a group representing each organization and their values.

Book Launch: The Grand Paloma Resort with Author Cleyvis Natera in Conversation with 'Pemi Aguda
2025-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Thursday, August 21 at 7pm

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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 and RSVP above.

Hands at Work: Los Artistas de Taller - Closing Reception
2025-08-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, August 22, 4:00pm – 6:00pm

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Join us for a very special closing reception of Hands at Work: Los Artistas de TallerOn Friday, August 22nd from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Come join us for a last chance to see the show and mingle with the artists!

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The exhibition Hands At Work, Los Artistas de Taller, highlights our practices and celebrates the collective spirit that sustains our mission. It is a gesture of visibility, pride, and presence, reflecting the creative force shaping our organizations and communities. It reminds us that our work and the people behind it carry meaning far beyond the roles we fill.

Opening Reception: rodríguez calero: yux • ta • po • si • cíon / jux • ta • po • si • tion
2025-09-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, September 19, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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Join us for the reception on Friday, September 19, from 5:30 to 8 PM to celebrate this groundbreaking survey of an artist whose voice is reshaping contemporary visual culture.

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Taller Puertorriqueño proudly presents yux·ta·po·si·cíon / jux·ta·po·si·tion, a powerful and visually arresting solo exhibition by the renowned artist Rodríguez Calero, on view September 19 – November 15, 2025 in our Lorenzo Homar Gallery.

Through a striking fusion of collage, photography, and painting, Rodríguez Calero explores identity, spirituality, gender fluidity, and cultural memory—infusing Caribbean aesthetics with the legacy of 20th-century art movements. Her work reimagines the boundaries of modernism from a distinct Latinx and diasporic lens, creating bold compositions that resonate with political, historical, and emotional depth.

Latin Dance 101 Workshop + Happy Hour
2025-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, September 26 from 5pm – 7pm

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Join us for happy hour & Latin Dance 101 Workshop

Want to become more comfortable dancing but not sure where to start? Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly workshop designed for anyone who wants to try dancing for the first time! No experience (or partner) required. This is a relaxed, low-pressure space to learn some basic steps, move to the music, and most importantly, have a great time.

Learn the basic steps to dance Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue alone or with a partner. This workshop is family friendly for all ages but spots are limited!

Your ticket includes one drink (beer, wine, or soda). This event is family friendly and open to all ages—so come ready to laugh, dance, sip, and celebrate the joy of Latin rhythms together!

Capacity is limited.

Bandana Printing Workshop
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, September 27 from 1pm – 3pm

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Print Your Own Vejigante Bandana!

Get creative with the whole family in this fun, hands-on printmaking workshop! Design and print your very own bandana inspired by the colorful Puerto Rican vejigantes — and discover the vibrant history behind these festive, folkloric characters. Open to all ages, but spots are limited — don’t miss out!

Capacity is limited.

Embroidery Workshop
2025-10-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Tuesday, Oct 21 from 4pm – 6pm

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Learn some basic embroidery stitches and create your own original design. This workshop is open to ages 14 and up.

Capacity is limited.

Artist Talk with Rodriguez Calero
2025-10-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Wednesday, October 29, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

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YouTube Live: Wednesday, October 29, 2025. 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Join us online on October 29 at 6:30 PM for a discussion with the artist Rodriguez Calero on her first solo show at Taller, yux·ta·po·si·cíon / jux·ta·po·si·tion. The discussion will cover her process methods and the themes addressed in his work.

yux·ta·po·si·cíon / jux·ta·po·si·tion offers a comprehensive look at Calero’s work, placing her practice in conversation with themes such as fashion photography, self-representation, gender fluidity, and art history. However, Calero’s work deeply embeds Caribbean visual culture, urban influences, and diasporic experiences into her compositions.

Born in Puerto Rico and raised mainly in New York City, Rodríguez Calero pursued formal training at San Juan’s renowned Escuela de Artes Plásticas and the Art Students League of New York. A central figure in her artistic formation was Master Artist and Printmaker Lorenzo Homar, whose mentorship extended beyond technical instruction to shaping her disciplined work ethic and conceptual approach to artmaking. Building upon this foundation, Rodríguez Calero developed a distinctive pictorial language that bridges collage, photography, and painting.

Artist Talk: Heather Raquel Phillips & Yoanny Aldaya & Moderated by Gabriel Martinez
2026-01-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, January 17, 2pm – 4pm

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Join us on January 17 for an exclusive private viewing and an intimate conversation with the artists of the exhibition “Mundos paralelos” (Parallel Worlds). The discussion will be moderated by Gabriel Martinez, a Miami-born, Philadelphia-based multidisciplinary artist and educator.

The exhibition brings together two distinct artists whose practices encompass photography, video, installation, and performance. Though they come from different backgrounds—Yoanny Aldaya (b. 1984) immigrated from Havana, Cuba, in 2024, while Heather Raquel Phillips (b. 1974) is a mixed-media artist of Puerto Rican descent raised in the U.S.—their work converges. Both artists utilize their craft to challenge social norms and foster safe spaces for diversity and individuality.

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Program Schedule:

2:00 PM: Private viewing of the exhibition with the artists.3:00 PM: Artist talk and moderated discussion.

About the Artists:

Heather Raquel Phillips presents a multilayered installation, “Path to Candyland,” which incorporates video, painting, DIY set design, and banners to welcome viewers into a zone for self-care and healing. Dominated by vibrant pinks, sculptural lollipops, and a fantasy landscape, her work makes parallels between the trauma of the self and the exploitation of the island of Puerto Rico. As many U.S. citizens are experiencing an increase in hostility and intolerance of difference, Puerto Rico continues to experience violence under colonial rule. Phillips’ work relies on collaboration, and in this spirit, the viewer is encouraged to interact with the installation to “finish” the work. Phillips’ work challenges social constructs that encourage us to limit ourselves, disregard our intuition, and conform to societal norms. In turn, she encourages unapologetic self-expression through displays of joy that transcend societal standards.

Yoanny Aldaya’s contributions at the beginning of the gallery, “de este lado de la pared” (This Side of the Wall)—encompassing photographs, performance, and videos—probe freedom and personal identity within the context of political restriction. The works on view bridge his life in Cuba and his new existence in Philadelphia, blending past and present. Aldaya’s practice melds religious iconography, both formally and metaphorically, with an affinity for theatricality and self-hybridization. His art ultimately positions the body as a contested site where individual, social, political, and cultural identities are forged.

About the Moderator:

Gabriel Martinez is a Miami-born, Philadelphia-based multidisciplinary artist and educator whose work explores the intersections of Queer identity, masculinity, and Cuban-American heritage. Utilizing photography, performance, and installation, his practice often draws from archival research to examine LGBTQ+ history and social justice.

A highly decorated practitioner, Martinez has received fellowships from the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, the Joan Mitchell Foundation, and the Independence Foundation. He has participated in prestigious residencies at MacDowell, Yaddo, and the Fabric Workshop and Museum.

Angelo Colina: Una Noche en Philly Benefit Show
2026-01-30 20:00 - 21:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, January 30, Doors open 7pm, Show starts at 8:00pm

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Ticketed | 100% of proceeds support Taller

Acompáñanos el viernes, 30 de enero para un show de comedia en español con el talentoso Angelo Colina. 100% de las ventas en este evento benéfico apoyan a Taller Puertorriqueño, fortaleciendo nuestra misión cultural y educativa.

General Admission – Asientos libres por orden de llegada

VIP – Mesa reservada en primera fila por 4 o 6 personas

Puertas abren a las 7pm. Show comienza a las 8pm. Estacionamiento $10 (cupos limitados).

Llega temprano para tomar algo del bar y visitar nuestra librería.

Angelo Colina es un comediante venezolano que reside en New York City. Con su stand up en español ha logrado ir a más de 30 estados de USA y ha llevado su show a teatros como el Gramercy Theatre, Park West Chicago y Teatro Tapia en Puerto Rico, donde recientemente tuvo 3 sold out shows. También ha sido de los primeros headliners en español en el New York Comedy Festival 2023 y 2024, Netflix Is A Joke 2024 y 321 Comedy Festival 2024.

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Reception: Jorge Luis Rodríguez – Orisha / Santos – An Artistic Interpretation of the Seven African Powers​
2026-02-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Pennsylvania
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Join us on Friday, February 13 at 5:30pm for the reception of a groundbreaking installation by Puerto Rican artist Jorge Luis Rodriguez — Orisha/Santos: An Artistic Interpretation of the Seven African Powers.

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First shown at MoCHA in 1985, this work reshaped how Afro-Caribbean spirituality, minimalism, and sculpture intertwined. Rodriguez now brings this historic installation to Taller Puertorriqueño, working closely with Philadelphia-based artists Yoanny Aldaya and Danny Melendez, both deeply rooted in Santería traditions.

Through cut steel forms and layered symbolism, Rodriguez reimagines the Orishas, revealing their enduring power and connection to resilience, faith, and identity. Each piece bridges Yoruba deities and their syncretized Christian counterparts, capturing the spirit and the resistance of Afro-diasporic survival.

Don’t miss this monumental return.

La Lengua del Tambor Screening x Concert Fundraiser
2026-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, February 21, 6pm – 10pm

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Immerse yourself in La Lengua del Tambor – Bomba documentary by Ant M. Rivera brought to life with live performances in El Centro de Oro!

La Lengua del Tambor Screening x Concert Fundraiser

La Lengua del Tambor is taking on a new form Saturday, February 21st for a special screening x concert fundraiser with Tumbao Entertainment at Philly’s beloved Taller Puertorriqueño. This night is about bringing the film to life. Not just seeing it, but hearing it, feeling it, moving with it. Live performances honoring the legacy of Bomba featuring:

Los Bomberos de la Calle

Julio del Hoyo

Los Buhos

Esencia Latina

This project has been a year in the making, and this moment marks what’s next. Every ticket purchased goes directly toward supporting the completion of the film, helping us carry La Lengua del Tambor into its final production stage. More than a fundraiser, this is a gathering rooted in community, cultura, and care.

Pull up to support the film and show love to Boricua-owned and local Philly businesses:

Amys Pastelillos

Coquí Cult Coffee

Wilde and Lovely

Power Street Theatre

Gabby Rodriguez

Astrid Salazar Ovalle

If you’re feeling extra generous, support the film’s GoFundMe

Arturo Schomburg Symposium Opening Reception: Capoeira Demonstration & Workshop with Mestre Cobra Mansa
2026-02-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, February 27 | 5:30PM – 8PM

At the African American Museum in Philadelphia | 701 Arch St.

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Join us on Friday, February 27 from 5:30pm – 8pm for the opening night of the 30th Annual Arturo Schomburg Symposium at the African American Museum on Philadelphia. One of our presenters, Mestre Cobra Mansa will lead a Capoeira Demonstration & Workshop. This event is open to all!

The symposium will take place the next day on Saturday February 28 from 9am – 5pm at Taller Puertorriqueño. Learn more about the Symposium’s programming here.

Arturo Schomburg Symposium
2026-02-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday ,February 28 from 9am – 5pm

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The 30th Annual Arturo Schomburg Symposium traces how African-descended peoples, both enslaved and free, have sustained cultures and liberation struggles through rich, dynamic, spiritual, and religious expressions.

As the United States commemorates the Semiquincentennial in 2026, Taller Puertorriqueño’s guiding theme, “We Will Not Hide,” draws inspiration from the 1976 “Sin Colonias March” in Philadelphia—also called the “People’s Bicentennial”—which united over 40,000 African Americans, Indigenous activists, Puerto Ricans, and allies in a powerful demonstration of solidarity and resistance to a narrative that ignores their presence, needs, and contributions. This historic coalition serves as a touchstone for the symposium’s commitment to visibility, dignity, and self-determination. The Schomburg Symposium will kick off this year’s programming.

The Schomburg Symposium has, for the past 29 years, presented critical, celebratory, and reflective perspectives from the Latine, Latin American, African American, and AfroLatine communities, featuring leading scholars, activists, artists, and community voices.

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Jorge Luis Rodríguez: The Playing of the Music Boxes - Featuring Timbalona Collective
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Pennsylvania
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The Event

The Timbalona Collective is a dynamic percussion ensemble rooted in the vibrant traditions of Afro-Caribbean and Latin American folk music. This performance will realize Jorge Luis Rodriguez’s long-held dream of seeing his sculpture series, The Music Boxes, played as musical instruments.

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The Sculptures

Created in 1981 while Rodriguez was a resident artist at the Studio Museum in Harlem, the Cajas musicales are crafted from welded steel and deeply influenced by African Art. Each of the eight boxes is distinct, possessing its own unique aesthetic and resonance. Rodriguez’s work has always been experimental, pushing the boundaries of modernism and redefining our understanding of sculpture. Join us for this inaugural event—45 years in the making.

About the Artist

Rodríguez is a pioneering multidisciplinary artist whose career bridges minimalism, site-specific installation, and Afro-Caribbean cultural expression. After moving from Puerto Rico to New York in 1963, he absorbed the city’s emerging art movements—minimalism, optical art, and environmental art—before “abandoning the canvas” in the 1970s to pursue sculpture. Following his studies at the School of Visual Arts and New York University, he developed a visual language that fuses formal precision with symbolic and cultural depth. His early works, shaped by the alternative art scenes of Harlem and SoHo, reflect a growing dialogue regarding culture, modernism, and art in public spaces.
