Altos de Chavon

The performing arts are showcased in Altos de Chavón's 5,000-seat open-air amphitheater. Since its inauguration in 1982 by Frank Sinatra and Carlos Santana, the amphitheater has hosted concerts, theatrical events and festivals including the annual Heineken Jazz Festival.

The village of Altos de Chavon has several restaurants, a market, stores, a gallery, and a church. Artists in residence can use the Minitas Beach, easily reached from the nearby resort hotel of Casa de Campo.

Transportation from Altos de Chavon to La Romana is available. The town is eight miles away. It offers many stores and services.

A walk down the cobblestone paths of Altos de Chavon reveals, at every turn, architecture reminiscent of another era. Coral block and terra cotta buildings hold craft workshops, artists' studios, galleries, shops, and restaurants. Complementing this lasting tribute to the past is the exuberant artistry of today.

The Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archaeology documents the Dominican Republic's pre-Columbian heritage. Ritual and everyday objects, arranged by chronology and style, trace the evolution of the island's indigenous cultures.

The performing arts are showcased in the village's spectacular 5,000-seat open-air amphitheater. Since its inauguration in 1982 by Frank Sinatra and Carlos Santana, the amphitheater has hosted concerts, symphonies, theatrical events, and festivals.

The Altos de Chavon School of Design is located in the international art and design community of Altos de Chavon in La Romana. The School's multicultural approach to art and design education, encompassing two years of intensive professional training, encourages graduates to compete in international design circles, to broaden their education in the fine and applied arts, and to serve as the creative lifeblood for emerging industry.

The Gallery is dedicated to the promotion of national culture through the exhibition of Dominican art. A crucial expository platform for art and design students, the Gallery also serves as host to high-level international exhibitors. Dominican artists who show at the Gallery gain vital access to the large number of worldwide visitors to Altos de Chavon. At the same time, international artists exhibiting at the Gallery are offered entree to the Dominican art community, resulting in a rich dialogue and cross-cultural interchange.