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Next Thursday the 14th of November 2013, the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation will open the new exhibition “Artists-in-Residence” with presenting artists Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio and Frank Luna.
The “Artists-In-Residence” program ran by the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design emphasizes the importance of cultural exchange in the art world, something which is extremely beneficial for the student’s education. At the end of the residency, the Artists-in-Residence present their work to the Casa de Campo art aficionados in exhibition – and this is that exhibition.
On this occasion however, just one of the artists, Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio, is taking part in the Altos de Chavon Artist-in-Residence program, while the other, Frank Luna, is a former student of the Altos de Chavon School of Art and Design.
The opening party will be held on Thursday November 14th at 7:30pm at The Gallery. You are invited to come join the event to view the magnificent artwork, meet the artists and enjoy some cocktails with friends, Casa de Campo villa owners and residents.
After the opening cocktail, the exhibition will be open until December 15th 2013. The Gallery is open daily from 9am to 6pm, closed Wednesdays.
Opening Cocktail for “Artists-in-Residence” Exhibition
When: Thursday November 14th, 7:30pm
Where: The Gallery, Altos de Chavón
Contact: (809) 523-8470
Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio
Tatiana is an outstanding artist who has studied in Mexico, Italy and USA.
Graduated with a Cum Laude at the New York Academy of Arts in Painting Concentration in 2011 and with a Summa Cum Laude at the University of San Diego in California , studying Arts History and Visual Arts on 2005.
Tatiana is definitely a role model for the upcoming artists. She has also won awards and important recognitions like the Academic Honors Award in Art History and Academic Honors Awards in Visual Arts in the University of San Diego, California in 2009.
Frank Luna
Frank, native of La Romana is a musician, singer and photographer. He studied in the “Instituto de Arte & Cine” with teachers like Modesto Torres, Hector Báez, Raúl Cubillas and Roberto Vargas and illumination and photography with Cuba Cuqui Cabrera. he has done courses including TV production and has had the chance to photograph important celebrities of art, politics and social community. In 1977 he won the award for the photography “Rio Chavón” by Instituto Postal Dominicano in their anual contest.