Summer is the perfect time to experiment with color, get your hands dirty, and be free with your imagination. Though creativity is always encouraged, the Archaeology museum in Altos de Chavón has put together perfect workshops for kids and teens that makes it easy and inviting to explore new design techniques.
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Lyle O. Reitzel Gallery opens its new NYC space with Dominican Artist, José García Cordero
Lyle O. Reitzel has been operating on the international scene for more than twenty years from his renowned gallery space in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Now on June 11th, he inaugurates his new location in none other than New York City and features Dominican artist, García Cordero at the opening. From 2005-2010, the Lyle O. Reitzel gallery participated […]
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Congratulations Altos de Chavón School of Design Class of 2016!!
The students of Altos de Chavón School of Design gathered at the Plaza Chavón on a warm, sunny day on Friday May 13th to celebrate their 32nd graduation. Since around two in the afternoon, the students congregated around the St. Stanislaus Church for rehearsal, excitedly chatting about their final moments of school and looking forward to […]
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My first art piece: Commissioning a Patricia Michelangeli
I visit the Organic Market at La Estancia on Saturday mornings, it’s my little ritual to decompress from a week’s worth of work. Sometimes I do yoga with Kyra, and other times I go to get “beautified” at the Robert Garcia Salon. In summary, I look for peace havens or retreats to keep me away from […]
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Moms love Everett Designs and we can see why
Everett Designs uniquely crafts all of their jewelry by hand. As a workshop and a store, you’ll find never-before-seen pieces that are designed and manufactured by talented artisans under the direction of Bill and Rosie Everett. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, stop by the store and pick out something as rare and lovely […]
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Stephen Kaplan’s thoughts on the Future of the Chavón School of Design
As the school year has come to a close, and we celebrated the 32nd graduation of the Altos de Chavón School of Design students, Casa de Campo Living takes a look into Fall with thoughts from Stephen Kaplan, director of the school, and what exciting new things are to be expected for the Chavón campus […]
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The Abraham Lincoln School brings the community to The Gallery at their school wide Art Exhibition
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 a relatively new resident to Casa de Campo, I can say with a one-hundred percent certainty that art in the Dominican Republic constantly impresses me and showcases a […]
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Abraham Lincoln School presents this year’s colorful and exciting new Art Exhibit at La Galeria
This Friday the 20th of May, the Abraham Lincoln School in La Romana will celebrate the opening cocktail of it’s annual art exhibit at the Altos de Chavón Art Gallery and you are cordially invited to join the celebration.
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Capturing the Magic of Chavón in a Fashion Exhibition by the School of Design
The fashion students of Altos de Chavón School of Design presented their final collections this past Wednesday night in the Davidoff Studios. Although much of Casa de Campo has simmered down in the last few weeks, all who were in town flocked to the eagerly awaited exhibition.
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Chavón School of Design comes to the City: Celebrating the Inauguration in SDQ
In an expansive and ultra modern facility, the Altos de Chavón School of Design inaugurated its new campus in Santo Domingo on Thursday April 21st. After three decades in its premier location in Casa de Campo, several programs make their way to the capital this Fall to integrate students into the country’s fast-moving and ever […]
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Fashion, Photography, Interior Design and more for Teens at Chavón School of Design this starting now!
Many people assume that creativity is an inborn talent that their kids either do or do not have it, but actually creativity has a lot to do with technical skills that can be developed. Altos de Chavón School of Design has very talented teachers to help guide young ones to hone in on their artistic […]