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{{toplink|url=http://www.tallerpr.org|name=tallerpr.org}}[[File:TallerPR.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Taller Puertorrique&ntilde;o's El Coraz&oacute;n Cultural Center.]]<blockquote>''The Cultural Heart of Latino Philadelphia''</blockquote>'''Taller Puertorrique&ntilde;o''' uses art to promote development within its community and the Latino Diaspora and build bridges to the Greater Philadelphia region. Since its inception in 1974, Taller has been '''elevating and preserving Puerto Rican and Latino culture through arts and cultural programming'''. With its art-education programs, socially-conscious art exhibitions, book readings, and events, Taller engages the public in dynamic discussions that stimulate the mind, create opportunities and make connections between people and communities. The 2016 opening of the 24,000+ square-foot El Coraz&oacute;n Cultural Center, solidifies Taller’s position as Pennsylvania’s largest Latino arts organization.
  
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Taller Puertorrique&ntilde;o, Inc. (Taller) is 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 central to community empowerment.  Taller is also committed to the representation and support of other Latino cultural expressions and our common roots.
  
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Taller Puertorriqueño was established in 1974 by Latino artists and activists in the North Kensington area of Philadelphia. They created a community based graphic arts workshop to provide cultural training alternatives to local youth. Throughout its history, our Workshop has been a vital resource to the barrio and to the region. It is now recognized as a model organization that uses the arts as a vehicle for social change.  
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''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [https://tallerpr.org/about/ About Us (Sobre Nosotros)] page.
  
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Taller provides audiences and neighbors gathering spaces, creative outlets for youth, and artistic and education programs that underscore our rich Puerto Rican/Latino heritage. Our work presents a "first voice" account of these accomplishments.<br>
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==In The News==
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*[http://www.philly.com/news/taller-puertorriqueno-poverty-art-fairhill-painting-20190331.html Arts center in city's poorest neighborhood teaches culture and salvation], Philly dot com, March 31, 2019.
  
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==Info==
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*Event Calendar: [http://tallerpr.org/events/ Upcoming Events]
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*Facebook: [http://www.facebook.com/tallerpr.org tallerpr.org]
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*Facility Rentals: [http://tallerpr.org/rentals/ Rentals]
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*Online Store:&nbsp;[https://squareup.com/market/taller-puertorriqueno-inc Julia de Burgos Gift Shop] (at SquareUp)
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*Twitter: [http://twitter.com/tallerpr @tallerpr]
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Latest revision as of 11:05, 2 April 2019

tallerpr.org

Taller Puertorriqueño's El Corazón Cultural Center.

The Cultural Heart of Latino Philadelphia

Taller Puertorriqueño uses art to promote development within its community and the Latino Diaspora and build bridges to the Greater Philadelphia region. Since its inception in 1974, Taller has been elevating and preserving Puerto Rican and Latino culture through arts and cultural programming. With its art-education programs, socially-conscious art exhibitions, book readings, and events, Taller engages the public in dynamic discussions that stimulate the mind, create opportunities and make connections between people and communities. The 2016 opening of the 24,000+ square-foot El Corazón Cultural Center, solidifies Taller’s position as Pennsylvania’s largest Latino arts organization.

Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc. (Taller) is 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 central to community empowerment. Taller is also committed to the representation and support of other Latino cultural expressions and our common roots.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the organization's About Us (Sobre Nosotros) page.

In The News

Info

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