Last night Wednesday the 6th of March, Art Chavón 2013 was officially inaugurated at the Altos de Chavón art gallery with the first event – a cocktail and silent auction – in aid of the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation. And tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) evening the artistic events continue – your opportunity to invest in the future of Dominican art and design!
Taking place for the first time in the Altos de Chavón art gallery, the event is not only raising much needed funds for the school – who offer scholarships to many talented and deserving young artists, but is also a fantastic showcase of all the excellent work these students achieve whilst in Altos de Chavón. From floor to ceiling the gallery is covered with unique and sophisticated works of art – all created by both current and pasts students of the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design and all for sale – hence the opportunity for YOU to invest in the future of Dominican art and design!
Of course following last night’s successful event, which included a silent auction of some of the most popular pieces many of the artworks are already sold – but many are not – which is why we hope to see you TONIGHT supporting this great event at the Altos de Chavón art gallery!
The details of the rest of the event are as follows:
ART CHAVÓN 2013
Thursday March 7th, 5pm: Discussion of Contemporary Art Trends with Raul Miyar
Raul Miyar, Chair of the Fine Arts Department and fine arts professor at the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design will lead a discussion on contemporary trends in the art world. He will explain how students at the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design envision and create art.
Activity to be accompanied by a cocktail with hors d’oeuvres and live music by the Batuta Group. Contribution: US$25
Friday March 8th, 5pm: Discussion on sculpture and demonstration of sculpture techniques by Mark Lineweaver
Mark Lineweaver, who has taught figurative drawing and sculpture at the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design will speak on his commemorative sculpture portrait and give a demonstration of sculpture techniques. Mark has to his credit a commemorative bust of Malcom Forbes and a series of larger-than-life size figures for architect Michael Graves.
Activity will be accompanied by a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres as well as live music by Rachel and Her Band. Contribution: US$25
Contact: Martha Victoria: (809) 523-8470 or Arlene Alvarez: aalvarez@altosdechavon.com
St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17th, was a magical evening, filled with the purple light of dusk and two hundred members of the Casa de Campo community enjoying friendship and art. The second villa-based fundraiser—or “Friend-Raiser”—cocktail for The Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design Scholarship Fund was a resounding success.
The first “friend-raiser” for the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design was hosted by Renata and Peter Winterstein, who affectionately call the project their “baby” and whom are both thrilled to see the continued development and success of the project.
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