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• The Ministry of Culture Announces the Second Berklee Course in Santo Domingo

  The Ministry of Culture Announces the Second Berklee Course in Santo DomingoSanto Domingo, January 6, 2015 T he Ministry of Culture (MINC) has announced the launching of the second edition of the musical training program, which is being coordinated by the Berklee Academy of the United States. Ten renowned professors and a scholarships admissions team … Continue reading "The Ministry of Culture Announces the Second Berklee Course in Santo Domingo"

• 2015 CU Summer Artistic Residence

  2015 CU Summer Artistic ResidenceNew York, January 6, 2015 T he Union School of the Arts is seeking 4 visual artists to take part in our program “Summer Residency 2015” and to develop a project in the school facilities during the summer, here in NY. Besides participating for a month, the selected artists will have … Continue reading "2015 CU Summer Artistic Residence"

• The Dominican Studies Institute Marks 20 Years of History in New York

  The Dominican Studies Institute Marks 20 Years of History in New YorkNew York, December 29, 2014 W ith a busy gala attended by senior members of university education, politicians, activists, people from the entertainment world and former degree candidates, the twentieth anniversary celebration of CUNY’s Institute of Dominican Studies was held recently in New York. … Continue reading "The Dominican Studies Institute Marks 20 Years of History in New York"

• The winners of the First “Exprésate” Popular Photo Competition are announced

  The winners of the First “Exprésate” Popular Photo Competition are announcedNew York, December 17, 2014 The office of the Dominican Commissioner of Culture in the United States, a unit of the Ministry of Culture of the Dominican Republic, announced the winners of the First “Exprésate” (Express Yourself) Popular Photo Competition. The Dominican Commissioner of Culture … Continue reading "The winners of the First “Exprésate” Popular Photo Competition are announced"

• “Todo Está Bien, an essential Reality show”

  “Todo Está Bien, an essential Reality show”Santo Domingo, December 17, 2014 The Guloya Theatre arrives at its fourth and final week of presentations of TODO ESTÁ BIEN (ALL IS WELL), a piece written and directed by award-winning actor and director Claudio Rivera. Performances will take place this Friday, December 19th, at 8:30 pm and on … Continue reading "“Todo Está Bien, an essential Reality show”"

• Massive and Successful Celebration of the “Long Night of the Museums”

  Massive and Successful Celebration of the “Long Night of the Museums”Santo Domingo, December 15, 2014 The joy was evident on the faces of the children, who, like their parents, gathered early last Saturday in the Colonial City to enjoy the traditional “Long Night of the Museums”. The Ministry of Culture, the event organizer, carefully planned … Continue reading "Massive and Successful Celebration of the “Long Night of the Museums”"

• Season of Stealth Art at elit-tile 2014-2015

  Season of Stealth Art at elit-tile 2014-2015Santo Domingo, December 12, 2014 In the framework of the Fifth World Ceramic Tile Triennial (elit-tile 2014), the Igneri / Art and Archaeology Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Museum of Modern Art, disclosed the details of the new season of Stealth Art. Thimo Pimentel, … Continue reading "Season of Stealth Art at elit-tile 2014-2015"

• The Atarazana Restaurant, with Over 40 Years of History, Gastronomy and Culture in the Colonial Area

  The Atarazana Restaurant, with Over 40 Years of History, Gastronomy and Culture in the Colonial AreaSanto Domingo, December 12, 2014 At the time of the discovery of the Americas, pirate ships plundered the Caribbean seas. By 1586 Santo Domingo suffered the most devastating pirate attack of the new world, and with it began the imaginary … Continue reading "The Atarazana Restaurant, with Over 40 Years of History, Gastronomy and Culture in the Colonial Area"

• Culture Releases its Magazine País Cultural

  Culture Releases its Magazine País CulturalSanto Domingo, December 10, 2014 The Ministry of Culture (MINC) brought together renowned writers, poets and historians during the presentation of the 16th issue of its magazine País Cultural. This event took place in the Latin American and Caribbean Hall of the Pedro Henríquez Ureña Library, located in the Plaza … Continue reading "Culture Releases its Magazine País Cultural"

• 13th Dominican National Crafts Fair

  13th Dominican National Crafts FairSanto Domingo, December 08, 2014 The Ministry of Culture, in coordination with the Progressing with Solidarity (PROSOLI – Progresando con Solidaridad) program, of the Office of the Vice President of the Dominican Republic, announced the opening of the 2014 Dominican National Crafts Fair (FENART), in which over 225 artisans will participate. … Continue reading "13th Dominican National Crafts Fair"