Exploratory Minds: CEP & YAP Exhibition

Exploratory Minds: CEP & YAP

On view From may 26, 2023 - july 22, 2023

Taller Puertorriqueño strives to provide access to art education and to nurture creativity in our young kids and youth. Our goal is to support the younger generation of artists by providing them a space where they can explore various mediums, forms of art making, and themes in order to learn how to develop their own art process. This exhibition is a culmination of all the artwork created by the students in our Cultural Exploration Program, Youth Artist Program and the Photography Without Borders Program.

About the Programs

YOuth artist program:

YAP’s mission is to provide Youth Artists the resources and guidance to explore their personal and cultural identities through the Arts. Youth Artists are guided by our experienced teaching artists in developing a portfolio that can be used to apply to an art school or respective program. Our goal is to support our youth by equipping them with the tools, resources, knowledge and experiences to be successful, proud, and empowered through their art and culture.

YOUTH ARTISTS:

  • Jose A. Ramos
  • Miguel A. Rosa
  • Lyn Álvarez
  • Cristal Marquet

TEACHING ARTISTS:

  • Ashleen Castillo
  • Dominic Moret
  • Kamille Payamps

CULTURAL EXPLORATION program:

We strive to provide access to art education and to nurture creativity in young people’s lives. Our experienced team of bilingual teaching artists, tutors, and staff offer a safe and nurturing environment for kids to express themselves. Our goal is to support our local youth by providing them with the resources and tools to be engaged, creative and prosperous.

 

YOUTH ARTISTS:

  • Fatima Benhadjali
  • Roman Harris
  • Maxima Harris
  • Emma Matos
  • Carlos J. Najera Rivas
  • Violet F. Najera Rivas
  • Eva Negron Blas
  • Baylee Nieves Sánchez
  • Bella Villafañe Negrón 
  • Mikaela Montalvo
  • Aasya Benhadjali
  • Carly M. Najera Rivas

TEACHING ARTISTS:

  • Danny Meléndez 
  • Jean Ruiz
  • Kamille Payamps

PHOTOGRAPHY WITHOUT BORDERS:

Photography Without Borders inspires youth through photography allowing them to tell their stories to a wider audience. Our mission is to promote creativity and provide quality media arts opportunities to middle and high school students in Philadelphia. 

We do this by creating an atmosphere of safety and inclusiveness where we challenge students to speak about their experience, encourage collaboration and build confidence so their unique voices can be heard. At Taller Puertorriqueño, we have the privilege of serving older students as well, teaching them skills as entrepreneurs and freelance artists, which has led to paying opportunities. This body of work represents a collection our students have been shooting this past year, their subject matter a reflection of the way they see themselves and the world around them.

 

YOUTH ARTISTS:

  • Benny Martinez
  • Bianca Collins
  • Christian Rivera Andino
  • Christy Zakaria
  • Jazmine Silva-Sanchez
  • Jean Ruíz
  • John Arroyo
  • Jose Ramos
  • Justin Plant
  • Loskiiprd
  • Miguel Rosa
  • Mirelis Almodovar-Alamo
  • Broke Cupid
  • Trinity Mendez
  • Yara Kemeh
  • Lynn Alvarez

TEACHING ARTISTS:

  • Tony Rocco
  • Adam Cooper-Terán
  • Jean Ruiz
  • Shoshanna Wiesner
  • Ashleen Castillo

Related Programs:

Opening Reception
MAY 26, 2023 | 4:00PM - 7:00PM

Join us for the opening reception of Exploratory Minds: CEP & YAP Exhibition. Come celebrate our talented students with us!

Learn More

 

Phone

215.426.3311

Address

2600 N. 5TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133

Email

info@tallerpr.org