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Are you an art lover? Or perhaps your art knowledge is limited, but art has peaked your interest? Whatever may be the case, you are cordially invited to embrace the arts during the “Davidoff Art Day” on Saturday February 14th.
Part of the celebrations surrounding the launch of the Davidoff Art Residency which started in Altos de Chavón at the beginning of January, the “Davidoff Art Day” includes a Guided Tour of the Altos de Chavón School of Design, “Davidoff Open Art Studios” with the 5 artists of the art residency, the “Davidoff Cigar Lounge” at Café Marietta, the “Davidoff Art Dialogue” discussing “Caribbean Art: Present and Future”, as well as an art exhibit curated by Stephan Kaplan at The Gallery in Altos de Chavón.
And although not strictly speaking part of the weekend of the “Davidoff Art Day”, there is also a “Davidoff Ladies Masterclass” planned. An opportunity for ladies to become familiarized with the art of choosing, cutting, lighting and enjoying fine cigars.
The events of the “Davidoff Art Day” on Saturday February 14th are as follows:
Davidoff Art Day, Saturday February 14th
Guided Tour of the Altos de Chavón School of Design, La Romana
What: Take a tour around the Altos de Chavñon School of Design.
When: 10:30am, Saturday February 14th
RSVP required: dialogues@davidoffartinitiative.com
Davidoff Open Art Studios
What: Feel free to visit, meet and greet with the 5 artists of the Davidoff Art Residency
When: Noon to 4pm, Saturday February 14th
Where: At the Altos de Chavón Art Residency Studios
Davidoff Cigar Lounge at Café Marietta
What: Your chance to enjoy a Davidoff cigar in a refreshing and laid back atmosphere. A cigar roller will be there and you are welcome to buy your own refreshments.
When: Noon to 4pm, Saturday February 14th
Where: Café Marietta
Davidoff Art Dialogue “Caribbean Art: Present and Future”
What: Art dialogue, discussing “Caribbean Art: Present and Future”, led by speakers Rocío Aranda-Alvarado, Associate Curator of El Museo del Barrio in New York, Holly Bynoe Visual artist, curator and writer from St.Vincent and the Grenadines. Raul Miyar Born in Cuba and raised in the United States, Raúl Miyar has been a professor and the Chair of the Fine Arts/Illustration Department at the Altos de Chavón School of Design in the Dominican Republic for the past fifteen years, and András Szántó, New York-based, Budapest-born writer.
When: 3pm to 4pm, Saturday February 14th
Where: The Student Center, The Altos de Chavón School of Design
RSVP required: dialogues@davidoffartinitiative.com
Exhibition “SYNERGY: ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE AND STUDENTS”
What: An exhibition showcasing the work of the Davidoff Artists in Residence so far, as well as a spectacular collection of work by the students of the Altos de Chavón School of Design. Curated by Dean of Studies at the Altos de Chavón School of Design, Stephen Kaplan.
When: 10.30am to 4pm, Saturday February 14th
Where: The Gallery, Altos de Chavón
Davidoff Ladies Masterclass
What: “The pleasures of a good cigar is no longer a privilege for men. More and more women feel attracted to them. The “Ladies’ Masterclasses” introduce our guests to the art of choosing, cutting, lighting and enjoying.”
When: 7.30pm to 11:30pm, Monday February 23rd
Where: Café Marietta, Altos de Chavón
Scheduling conflict ;(
Now while the Davidoff Art Day does sadly coincide with the Hogar del Niño Fundraising weekend, there is fortunately plenty of time to fit in activities from both events if that’s what you would like to do. Click here to review the schedule of activities for the Hogar del Niño fundraising weekend.