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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Estilo 2016: Chavón Fashion Seniors to Showcase their Final Collection this Wednesday!
It is with enthusiasm and sentiment that we announce the fashion department’s graduation from the Altos de Chavón School of Design. This is the last year the fashion program will be in our Casa de Campo quarters as it moves to Santo Domingo in the Fall- more details on the new facility’s inauguration coming soon! […]
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The Atelier Gallery: A new Place to See Art in Altos de Chavón
The Atelier Gallery is located between the chocolate museum and the amber museum a few feet from the main gallery, and will feature unusual works from students and graduates of the Chavón School of Design, former and actual artists-in-residence as well as found or donated pieces.
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Paolo Chiasera presents “Secondo Stile” exhibit with School of Design
It’s the winding down of our Davidoff Artists in Residency. For a period of three months, they have been submerged in a new culture, digesting its unique landscapes, social customs, imperfections and beauty. They been able to meet new friends and confront new artistic thoughts at the same time as share with us their own […]
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Chavoneros: A life changing experience
As most of you know, people who graduate from the Altos de Chavón School of Design are considered Chavoneros. The students that come to Chavón love what they do and they love it so much that they are willing to spend sleepless nights in order to finish assignments set to them by the talented teachers […]
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Mark Gordon’s homecoming at Chavón was and is fabulous!
After a 35 year absence from The Gallery at Altos de Chavón, Mark Gordon is back presenting his most recent work. On Tuesday February 23rd, we were excited to be part of the opening of his come-back exhibition at La Galeria’s second floor.
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The Altos de Chavón School of Design has New Programs
Altos de Chavón has been the home of Chavón School of Design since 1983, and is the first option for anyone aspiring to pursue a career in art. They have also opened a second campus located in Santo Domingo, where they not only offer the same curriculum but also courses in Continued Education, and Chavón […]
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New Davidoff Residents at Altos De Chavón
Three incredible artists are here at Casa de Campo! All thanks to the Davidoff Art Residency Initiative, which helps artists to meet and have a dialog on an international scale. The program helps to develop artists by providing opportunities to further their work and gain international contacts, while being immersed in another cultural environment. It […]
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Graduation celebrates School of Design’s third decade
The 2014 commencement of The Altos de Chavón School of Design, to take place on Saturday, May 17, marks 30 years since the institution’s first graduates took their place in the world of art and design professionals.
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25th Annual Altos de Chavon Design School Fashion Show
This Saturday, the 23rd of May, I attended the 25th annual fashion show presented by the students of the Altos de Chavon School of Design and I was not disappointed. The event was very well organized, whilst the actual fashion show was very impressive, the students’ designs were original and inventive and yet refreshingly wearable.
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The Altos de Chavon School of Design presents Estilo 2009
On Saturday, May 23, The Altos de Chavón School of Design will present its 25th annual student fashion show in the Salón Flamboyán at Casa de Campo’s convention center. It’s a special night, when Altos de Chavón’s Fashion students present their work to the public. This year the students are wortrackinging with the theme of […]