Tertulia: Spanish word for “social gathering with literary or artistic overtones.”
Tertulia events are culturally-thematic immersive experiences that use the arts as a platform to bring people together across borders. Tertulia events also include a one-of-a-kind pop-up shopping experience where event participants have the opportunity to purchase unique art, crafts, and clothing that are thematically connected to the programming.
The products are also available on the Tertulia online store and sourced from around the world using fair trade principles to benefit artisans in local communities.
Mission / Vision
Tertulia has a mission with two points of focus that are inextricably linked:
To promote intercultural learning and understanding through immersive, culturally thematic, multi-disciplinary arts experiences
To empower artists and artisans through increased access to global markets.
Tertulia contributes to social and economic development in countries such as Chile, Mozambique and Haiti by stimulating the production and visibility of their arts and artisanal practices. In Boston and online, Tertulia brings together a diverse local community through arts and cultural programming to create opportunities for reflection on shared concerns about culture, identity, equity and justice.
Tertulia promotes an exchange of ideas, information, art, language and other aspects of culture in order to foster understanding, admiration and support. Tertulia has a vision to use arts and cultural programming to combat racism, homophobia, sexism, anti-immigrant hostility and xenophobia, and ultimately build a sense of global community by giving voice to diverse artistic and cultural expression.
Who’s Involved?
Stephanie Scherpf (FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) is an experienced non-profit leader in both startup and institutional settings. In addition to founding Tertulia, she currently serves as the Executive Director of The Center for Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA.
Having worked internationally in Haiti, Mozambique and Venezuela, she is motivated by a mission-driven passion for the arts and social impact.
Learn more about Stephanie >
How to get involved
If you would like to volunteer or intern with Tertulia, please contact info@tertulia.world.
Tertulia is seeking volunteers and interns in the areas of social media, graphic design, bookkeeping/tax prep, event management, and logistics.
We Would love to hear from you
Stephanie Scherpf, Founder and Executive Director:
stephanie@tertulia.world
Design: B. Latham, S. Friedman & V. Kumar