A little over a year ago, in February of 2017, the Chavón School of Design opened a new Cinematography program at the Altos de Chavón campus. The two year program features professors and guest lecturers from impressive film industry backgrounds. The program teaches from both theoretical and practical fields emphasizing the importance of hands on […]
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The Altos de Chavón Open Air Cinema screenings are back with Veneno by Tabaré Blanchard
Next week we welcome a new month and with it the return of the Altos de Chavón Open Air Cinema! The DR Film Commission, Chavón School of Design and Casa de Campo Resort invite us to the first outdoor screening of the season at the amphitheater in Altos de Chavón!!! On Thursday, October 4th, the open […]
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Kingdom of this World and Other Stories: a collection of works by Edouard Duval-Carrié
Lyle O. Reitzel Contemporary Gallery, founded in 1995, presents a solo show by Edouard Duval-Carrié (b. 1954) titled “Kingdom of this World and Other Stories”. The opening will take place Thursday, September 6th at the gallery’s Lower East Side location. The exhibition displays a collection of Duval-Carrié’s works, often featuring overtly political and magical attempts […]
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Art and music come together during Yves Keersmaeker last live performance at Casa de Campo
Yves de Keersmaeker is one of those people who never give up until they achieve their goals. This Belgian designer demonstrated it once again during his artistic presentation that took place last Friday, August 17th in the villa of Edward and Mathew De Valle in Casa de Campo, La Romana.
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – August 9th
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous People’s is observed on 9 August each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. It was first pronounced by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1994, marking the […]
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Nelson Mandela International Day 2018 marks 100 years since his birth
In November 2009, in recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom, UN General Assembly declares 18 July “Nelson Mandela International Day”. Resolution A/RES/64/13 recognizes Mandela’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity in conflict resolution; race relations; promotion and protection of human rights; reconciliation; gender […]
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Popular Traditional Games Kids No Longer Play
Children these days have so many things available to occupy themselves from boredom it seems that the days of hopscotch and tag are long gone. Rarely do you see children in a parking lot or out in a large garden chasing one another around until sundown. This article was first published in the spring 2018 edition […]
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Fine Arts Courses by the New York Academy of Arts at Chavón School of Design La Romana
Alongside its Chavón Summer workshops, the Altos de Chavón School of Design will also be having fine arts courses designed to develop student technique and creativity. These courses, which begin on Monday, July 30th will be taught by instructors who will travel from the New York Academy of Arts and will cover a variety of topics from […]
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Kids and teens summer camp at Chavón School of Design Santo Domingo
School is out, and summer has officially started for our kids! From June 25th to July 27th, Chavón Kids and Teens Summer Camp 2018 in Santo Domingo offers children from 3 to 17 years of age a summer full of unique learning experiences through art!
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Top to Bottom! The stunning Abraham Lincoln School art exhibit at The Gallery in Altos de Chavón!
This past Friday, I had the pleasure of visiting the Abraham Lincoln School end of the year art exhibit here in The Gallery in Altos de Chavón. As an ALS graduate, I’m very proud to see how to talented the students are. I was constantly impressed by every piece exhibited, even by the youngest of artists. Parents, […]
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Chavón School of Design presents Exhibition “Chavoneros 2018”
Last Wednesday, May 23rd, Chavón School of Design officially opened their end of year exhibition ” Chavoneros 2018 ”, which presents the final works and portfolios of the thirty-fourth graduating class in the areas of Fine Arts, Visual Communication and Fashion. Walking through the exhibition it is clear with each year the School of Design […]