The prestigious Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design, which has been graduating students since 1983, has become the home of many Dominican and foreign artists and designers now widely recognized for their works in the fashion industry, graphic design and the fine arts. Every year the school graduates many young artists, with dreams of […]
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The incredible story of sculptor Mark Lineweaver
The artist Mark Lineweaver, who is also a teacher at the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design has 19 years teaching sculpture, drawing and 3 dimensional design to the students. Mark, who considers himself as a sculptor, who delves into painting, here he shares with us his story as an artist and his experiences […]
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The Altos de Chavón School of Design invites you to the 29th show of student work
From this evening, May 15th, for only four days, until Sunday May 19th, the Senior Thesis Exhibition of the work of the Illustration, Fine Arts, and Graphic Design graduates of the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design will be on display at The Gallery in Altos de Chavón. The exhibit will be officially […]
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Save the date! Estilo 2013 “Classic Future” fashion show by the Altos de Chavón School of Design – May 17th!
On Friday, May 17th, The Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design will present its 29th annual student fashion show, in the Salón Flamboyán at Casa de Campo’s conference center. It’s a special night, when Chavón’s Fashion Design students present their work to the public. This year’s theme for Estilo 2013 is “Future/Classic”. The […]
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Discovering the “Artists-In-Residence” exhibit through the eyes of its creators!
The exhibit “Artists-In-Residence 2013” officially opened on Thursday the 4th of April at The Gallery in Altos de Chavón and will be closing very soon on Monday April 29th – making NOW a great time to discover the exhibit through the eyes of its multi-cultural artists! The “Artists-In-Residence 2013” exhibit is presented by 4 very different […]
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Melanie Reim: Chavón’s Tornado of a Drawing Teacher by Stephen Kaplan
This year’s January Interim Program at the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design had one course that was a true standout: the drawing class of Melanie Reim. A smashing, sold-out success, it had more than 27 students and its own model—Douglas, a mime from Portland, Maine—to pose for the students. The tornado of […]
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A combination of cultures at the opening of the new “Artists-In-Residence” exhibit
Last Thursday the 4th of April 2013, the Spring 2013 “Artists-In-Residence” art exhibit was opened to the public at The Gallery in Altos de Chavón. An exhibit presented by 4 very different artists from very different backgrounds – the result was remarkable.
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Great legs! Our contribution to Art Chavón 2013
Look at my legs!! Don’t you think they’re beautiful? These legs really our mine – Philip Silvestri and I bought them at the Art Chavón 2013 exhibit of student work currently on display at The Gallery in Altos de Chavón – and many other Casa de Campo villa owners have purchased pieces too! In fact, […]
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Altos de Chavón graduate, Iván Ramón to open first exhibition in the U.S – by Stephen Kaplan
On May 3,2013 Iván Ramón, Altos de Chavon School of Art and Design graduate 2011,will have his first exhibition in the U.S. at the RIO Gallery in Riverside NY. In celebration, we bring you this article prepared by Stephen Kaplan, Rector of the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design.
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Raúl Miyar leads a talk on Contemporary Art as part of Art Chavón 2013
I think all the students, graduates and friends can agree that to describe Raúl Miyar -Director of the Fine Arts Department at The Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design – with words is just not enough to explain the lessons, passion and love that we have received from him everyday for the past 13 years since […]
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Opening night of Art Chavón 2013 – a big success! Events continue tonight & tomorrow…
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 […]