<img class="alignleft" title="DSC05358" alt="DSC05358" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3784/9321171394_5afd4ca8f8_n.jpg" width="320" height="240" />At Taller, we believe that Philadelphia’s rich arts and culture should be accessible to everyone, especially those who are able to benefit the most. Taller’s unique multi-disciplinary arts and cultural curricula integrate academics with art skill development as tools to foster student development, reinforce their Latino identity, build self-esteem, and promote social inclusion at all levels and ages, encouraging their development as active citizens proud of their artistic heritage.

Our Cultural Exploration Program (CEP) introduces students to basic arts skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, dance, photography, drama and more. The program is divided into the Cultural Awareness Program (CAP, ages 5-10) and the Advanced Cultural Exploration program (ACE, ages 11-14) and runs from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. We recently separated the Cultural Exploration Program into CAP and ACE to provide the most fun, interesting and appropriate programming for children and youth of different ages. A talented team of bilingual artists, tutors and staff provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to develop their creativity, build their self-esteem, and strengthen academic skills.

CEP also introduces students to renowned local artists, performers, and educators who guide children on this journey of self-discovery. Children leave Taller’s educational programs assured that the artistic and cultural history of the Latino community is their own, and well-equipped to make their own contributions to their neighborhoods and beyond.

Day to day, students may learn about important artists or various Latino cultures and histories, work individually or in small groups on drawing, painting, or sculpture, or participate in dance or theater activities. Monday-Thursday, students also participate in our Homework Club, which provides structured quiet time for students to work on their homework and receive one-on-one support and tutoring with program counselors as necessary.

Art projects vary depending upon students’ ability or age level, the instructor’s syllabus, and theme for the year. This past semester, our art education staff developed “Fun Friday” clubs, with subjects chosen by the students. Recently, our students chose cooking, fashion, American Sign Language, guitar, science, drama, break-dancing and more, incorporating math, science or literacy learning easily and keeping with the “Fun” in “Fun Fridays.”

We also offer a six-week multidisciplinary children’s summer arts camp. The six-week summer program offers daily art instruction, performing art classes, physical and fun activities and field trips.

Each one of the three yearly sessions concludes with exhibition of the work and a Talent Show.
Low-income opportunities and Health Partners Plans grants available.
Programs run after school Monday through Friday from 3:00-6:00 p.m.

To register your child or youth, or for more information about programming, costs, and scholarship opportunities, please contact Adela at (215) 423-6320 or arivera@tallerpr.org.

Our Education Building is located at 2557-59 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19133.

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