Strolling along the Marina boardwalk, it was hard to miss the crowd gathered around ERH Marine last Wednesday evening, March 28th. Residents and tourists alike came to see the incredible pop-up gallery De Otra Manera by Puerto Rican artist Sandro Figueroa García, famously known as Sen2.
Category: Art and Culture
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Martha Stewart visits Altos de Chavón and the School of Design
The famous Martha Stewart paid a visit to our lovely island, taking trips to Altos de Chavón and the Chavón School of Design in Santo Domingo. During her visit, Martha spent time admiring all that Altos de Chavón has to offer, exploring our little cobblestone city above the river and visiting classrooms at the school. […]
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Easter mass schedule at St. Stanislaus Church in Altos de Chavón
While the St. Stanislaus Church in Altos de Chavón is one of the area’s most beautiful tourist attractions, it is first and foremost a church, and while Semana Santa (Easter Week) is undoubtedly a popular time to party, it is also a religious celebration which is why we know you’re interested to know the special […]
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Meet Davidoff Artist in Residence Candice Lin
Candice Lin, born in Concord, Massachusetts, is a multimedia artist and part of the Davidoff Art Initiative residency program. Lin graduated from Brown University in 2001 earning a double BA in Visual Arts and Art Semiotics. She went on to receive her MFA in New Genres from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2004 and […]
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Graffiti, pop and abstract pieces of art mixed “De Otra Manera”
On Wednesday, March 28th La Marina Casa de Campo will be hosting the art exhibition “De Otra Manera” by the Puerto Rican writer and graffiti artist Sandro Figueroa García, better known as Sen2.
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“Jeffrey” screening under the stars!
Last Thursday, March 15th, the Dirección General de Cine, Chavón School of Design, and Casa de Campo showed another fantastic Dominican film under the stars in Altos de Chavón at the world-famous amphitheater. Students, residents, and vacationers filled the pop-up theater eager to watch Jeffrey written, directed, and produced by Dominican Yanillys Pérez.
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Is it Art Chavón? Most assured it is!
Sometimes one wonders where the art is in the Artist Village of Altos de Chavón? Right now, and for the next few weeks for all to enjoy, is the Art Gallery’s most “Chavón” show. Basically, it’s the work of the school’s (the Chavón School of Design) current Fine Arts students. The gallery is showcasing some works […]
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Meet Davidoff Artist in Residence Mimi Cherono Ng’ok
The Davidoff Art Initiative brings artists from around the world to our community for a few months each year. These artists in residence have been creating for weeks now, gaining inspiration from all the beautiful things our country has to offer. One of these artists is photographer Mimi Cherono Ng’ok from Nairobi, Kenya.
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Meet Davidoff Artist in Residence Paul Maheke!
The Davidoff Art Initiative brings many interesting artists from around the world to our community to create. They spend months in Chavón working and bringing new visions to life. Paul Maheke is one of the artists.
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“Jeffrey” coming to the open air cinema!
The Dirección General de Cine, Chavon School of Design, and Casa de Campo invite you to enjoy another screening under the stars at the world renown amphitheater! The open air cinema will be showing Jeffrey Thursday, March 15th!
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Happy International Women’s Day!
Every year on March 8th, countries around the world celebrate International Women’s Day commemorating the movement for women’s rights. On International Women’s Day we take a moment to remember the Dominican women who have fought for the rights that we have today, and we stand together fighting the battles that haven’t yet been won.