Fall Fundraising
Celebrating 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. 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. Donate towards Taller’s mission and ensure the center remains a vibrant sanctuary for Latine art, culture, and community.
Upcoming Event
November 25, 2026 at 12pm
Thanksgiving Lunch &
Donation Drive
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to gather with our community for the annual Thanksgiving Lunch and Donation Drive! Join us on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 from 12pm – 3pm to continue this cherished tradition of sharing warmth and resources with those in need. Enjoy a warm meal & pick up free food items & winter coats, all are welcome!
We are collecting donations of gently used winter coats, donations of nonperishable items & canned foods. We are also looking for passionate volunteers to help serve food, prepare food trays, and help manage the donation drive area.
Upcoming Event
November 20, 2026 at 6:30pm
Elizabeth Acevedo's Philly Book Launch for Anger is Only a Shadow
Join Harriett’s Bookshop in partnership with Julia de Burgos Bookstore for Elizabeth Acevedo’s Philly launch of Anger is Only a Shadow.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Acevedo’s work, this is a chance to gather in community and experience the newest work from one of today’s most celebrated literary voices.
Upcoming Event
November 20, 2026 at 4pm
Meet the Author:
Anika Aldamuy Denise
Join us after school on Friday, November 20, to meet Pura Belpré Honor–winning author Anika Aldamuy Denise! Anika will be presenting her new book La Bandera: Poems of Resistance and Pride (also available in Spanish). This event is recommended for ages 8+.
Upcoming Exhibit
December 11, 2026 – February 13, 2027
Armando Veve: Taxonomy of a Dream
Armando Veve, a Philadelphia-based illustrator of Puerto Rican heritage, bridges the personal and universal with meticulous works in graphite, watercolor, colored pencil, and gouache. His art, rooted in traditions from cave paintings to illuminated manuscripts, becomes a medium for literary, dreamlike reflection.
We Will Not Hide: Hidden Histories, Collective Voices, and Creative Futures
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, Taller Puertorriqueño proudly announces a yearlong series of exhibitions and programs offering critical, celebratory, and reflective perspectives from Puerto Rican and Afro-Latine communities.
On view:
September 11 - November 14, 2026
EN SU SITIO / IN ITS PLACE Antonio Fiol-Silva: architecture + urbanism
EN SU SITIO / IN ITS PLACE is an exhibition that reflects on the social role of architecture. In their work, they show how built environments influence collective life, identity, and storytelling through models, drawings, and narrative explorations.
The exhibition honors the building’s tenth anniversary as an enduring anchor of the community by reminding us of the power people have to shape and be shaped by their built environments. This coincides with the 10-year anniversary of SITIO architecture + urbanism.
Preserving and promoting Puerto Rican arts and culture.
Taller Puertorriqueño, a community based cultural organization whose primary purpose is to preserve, develop, and promote Puerto Rican arts and culture, grounded in the conviction that embracing one’s cultural heritage is empowering. Taller is also committed to the representation and support of other Latino cultural expressions and our common roots.
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The Julia de Burgos Bookstore at Taller
The only one of its kind in Philly. Our store is a bilingual bookstore that specializes in Puerto Rican culture but embraces and represents all Latin cultures. We sell merchandise by local artists and artisans. Any income from the store goes right back into Taller Puertorriqueño’s after-school programs, youth artist programs, community events, and more.
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Your support is what allows Taller to keep serving the community from year to year. Whether it’s renewing your membership, donating a small amount, or imparting a generous gift, all of your support helps us bring arts and culture to our neighborhood.
We are excited about the new events and exhibitions we are creating for the community and would love to keep you in the know.
