Taller Puertorriqueño is a community-based cultural organization dedicated to preserving, developing, and promoting Puerto Rican arts and culture, along with other Latino cultural expressions and common roots, aiming to build connections among the local community, the broader region, and the Puerto Rican and Latino diasporas. It presents exhibitions and events on-site as well as educational outreach and other community programs around the city.
Our Vision
Taller’s commitment to using art as a means of addressing the challenges in our community is not just about creating beautiful works of art; it’s about empowering the next generation with the tools they need to thrive in the face of adversity. The power of art lies in its ability to heal. In the face of community violence, children and youth often carry emotional scars. Engaging in artistic activities allows them to express their emotions in a safe and constructive manner. Creating art also improves fine motor skills, critical thinking, creativity, self-expression and visual analysis. Through art, we build a brighter future for the children and youth we serve, equipping them with the skills and confidence to overcome life’s obstacles.
Our Programs
Cultural Exploration Program (CEP)
Taller’s free after-school Art Education programs provide K–12 students with a nurturing environment that allows them to explore Puerto Rican and Latinx cultural traditions while strengthening academic and artistic skills.
CEP is a free after-school program which provides elementary and middle school students with experiential learning that fuels critical inquiry across the arts including dance, theater, music, photography, fashion design, and the sciences through our STEAM courses.
Youth Artist Program (YAP)
Taller’s Youth Artist Program (YAP) is a free studio art program that inspires teens to express themselves creatively, build a community of artists, and work to achieve their artistic goals.
With the guidance of the YAP Coordinator teens engage in art classes during the school year on weekdays from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. The students are provided mentorship to work towards their goals; whether that means developing an art portfolio for college, learning how to make money from their art, or having a healthy creative outlet for their emotions. YAP empowers students to become self-guided artists and entrepreneurs, while providing a safe place for them to build long lasting friendships and self-expression.
Website
https://tallerpr.org/
Our Address
2600 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Call Us
215.426.3311
Email Us
info@tallerpr.org
