FilterPure Inc., (called “AquaPure” locally) is a non-profit foundation whose mission is to bring desperately needed pure drinking water to the people of developing nations, and currently working with communities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, Lisa Ballantine, President of the charity is bringing this quest to Casa de Campo – so that we too […]
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Inauguration of new art exhibit “Artistas en Residencia” opens this Thursday Nov. 15th
This Thursday the 15th of November, new art exhibit ‘Artistas en Residencia’ will be officially inaugurated in the Altos de Chavón art gallery and celebrated with an opening cocktail – to which you are cordially invited!
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Dominicana Moda hosts Altos de Chavón School of Design Senior Thesis Show 2012
Normally, Dominicana Moda, the Dominican Republic’s Fashion Week, shows only the works of individual designers. But for an unprecedented second year, The Altos de Chavón School of Design was invited to participate in this prestigious event. Hurricane Sandy was present, as well.
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Estilo 2012: The New Resort Wear Rules! By Stephen Kaplan
Once again The Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design is pioneering new territory.
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Celebrating the opening of new art exhibit “100 tiles cerámicas” in Altos de Chavón
On Thursday the 13th of September 2012, the Altos de Chavón art gallery celebrated the opening of new art exhibit “100 tiles cerámicas”, a wonderful collection of hand painted ceramic tiles featuring brightly colored flowery and feminine designs, as well as comical representations of famous faces such as Michael Jackson and even Charlie Chaplin.
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Moisés Samaniego, graduate of Altos de Chavon launches new swimsuit collection in Santo Domingo!
On Wednesday the 15th of August, 2012, having recently celebrated a successful cocktail at prominent boutique “Nubah” to launch his Spring-Summer collection, talented fashion designer and graduate of the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design, Moises Samaniego continued working on his dreamed career- with the launch of his latest Swimwear Collection in Santo […]
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“Portofino’s Soireé” live music with Nathalie R. San Millán in the Marina – this Saturday!
This Saturday the 18th of August 2012, the Marina Casa de Campo invites you to enjoy a night of live music with Dominican artist Nathalie R. San Millán in the Plaza Portofino – making this Saturday the perfect night to venture out of your Casa de Campo villa for dinner and drinks at the Marina […]
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Moisés Samaniego, graduate of Altos de Chavón launches new fashion line!
On Wednesday June 13th, 2012, talented fashion designer and graduate of the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design, Moises Samaniego, celebrated a succesful cocktail at prominent fashion boutique “Nubah” in Santo Domingo to launch his Spring-Summer collection!
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Haiti, Dominican Republic, Altos de Chavón, New York City, China: Mildor Chevalier – An Artist in the World by Stephen Kaplan
The mission of the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design is to provide art and design education to talented, qualified applicants – despite any economic constraints they may have. One such talented artist was Mildor Chevalier, who studied at the school from 2009 to 2011 and who has just graduated from Parsons The New School for […]
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Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design “End of Year Exhibit 2012”
On Saturday the 13th of May the graduating class of the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design opened their “End of Year” art exhibit at the Altos de Chavón art gallery, where they proudly showcased their year’s work to their friends, family and the art aficionados of the Casa de Campo community.
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“13 Altos de Chavón School of Design Transfer Students Graduate from Parsons” – article by Stephen Kaplan
Friday, May 18th 2012, was a stunningly beautiful spring day, and at 2:30pm Parsons The New School for Design, along with all the other divisions of The New School, celebrated its annual commencement – with the participation of 13 former students of the Altos de Chavón School of Design.