CHAVON

What CHAVON does

CHAVÓN School of Design (Altos de Chavón School of Design) is a nonprofit art and design higher education institution founded in 1983 in the Dominican Republic through a partnership between the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation and Parsons School of Design. The school operates two physical campuses — the original La Romana campus at Altos de Chavón in Casa de Campo, and a Santo Domingo campus opened in 2016 — and delivers eight two-year technical programs (Carreras Técnicas) equivalent to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Animation, Fine Arts, Film, Communication Design, Interior & Product Design, Fashion Design, Illustration, and Fashion Marketing & Communication. The core degree programs are complemented by a diversified portfolio including CHAVÓN Kids (ages 4-12), CHAVÓN Teens (ages 13-17), CHAVÓN Continuing Education (certificates, short courses, workshops, and diplomados), CHAVÓN PRO (customized corporate training), CHAVÓN SPACE (custom international institutional programs hosted at La Romana), and an Artist in Residence Program that has hosted over 200 international artists.

The business model is tuition-driven and direct-to-consumer: revenue is generated primarily through program fees for full-time technical careers, continuing education courses, certificate programs, and youth programs, with supplementary B2B revenue from CHAVÓN PRO and CHAVÓN SPACE institutional clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective students are routed through inquiry forms to the admissions team. The go-to-market is sales-led, relying on the school website, inquiry forms, social media, on-campus visits, and information sessions, with the Parsons 2+2 articulation (enabling graduates to transfer to Parsons for a BFA) and a network of 30+ academic partners worldwide serving as the primary demand drivers. The institution is supported by the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation, which manages scholarships, financial aid, equipment donations, and visiting professors, and operates without venture capital, private equity, or public ownership.

Name

CHAVON

Legal name

Altos de Chavón School of Design

Website

https://chavon.edu.do

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CHAVÓN School of Design is a nonprofit Dominican art and design institution founded in 1983 in partnership with Parsons School of Design, offering eight two-year technical programs plus continuing education, kids, teens, corporate training, and an artist-in-residence program across two campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art and Design Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

English Learners with Disabilities (ELD/ESL Special Education) Materials (EDAGAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Personal Enrichment & Creative Arts Programs (EDAAAEAG)

Keywords

• Art design education
• Technical career programs
• Continuing education
• Corporate creative training
• Youth art programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Domingo

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Program Fees: CHAVÓN generates revenue through tuition fees for full-time career programs (2-3 year technical programs), continuing education courses, certificate programs, workshops, and specialized programs for children, teens, and organizations (CHAVÓN PRO).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CHAVÓN La Escuela de Diseño is a private nonprofit art and design school that delivers two-year technical career programs (associate-degree level) in eight creative disciplines (Animation, Fine Arts, Film, Communication Design, Interior & Product Design, Fashion Design, Illustration, and Fashion Marketing & Communication), along with continuing education, certificate and workshop programs for adults, creative programs for children and teens, customized corporate training (CHAVÓN PRO), and an international Artist in Residence Program. Curriculum is co-developed with Parsons School of Design and supports a 2+2 transfer pathway to a U.S. BFA degree.

Product overview

CHAVÓN La Escuela de Diseño is a global center for art and design education offering a unified portfolio of educational programs. The core offering consists of eight two-year technical programs (equivalent to Associate of Applied Science degrees) in Animation, Fine Arts, Film, Communication Design, Interior & Product Design, Fashion Design, Illustration, and Fashion Marketing & Communication. These career programs are complemented by continuing education divisions including CHAVÓN Kids (ages 4-12), CHAVÓN Teens (ages 13-17), and CHAVÓN Continuing Education (certificates, workshops, and diplomados). Specialized offerings include CHAVÓN PRO for corporate training, CHAVÓN SPACE for international institutional programs, and the Artist in Residence Program. All programs maintain academic alignment with Parsons School of Design through the CHAVÓN Parsons 2+2 agreement enabling transfer to Parsons for a BFA degree.

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Brands

• CHAVÓN Kids: Creative programs for children ages 4-12, including workshops, courses, and camps
• CHAVÓN Teens
• CHAVÓN PRO
• CHAVÓN SPACE
• CHAVÓN Continuing Education
• Artist in Residence Program

Products and services

• Animation (Carrera Técnica) Two-year technical program in animation designed in partnership with Parsons School of Design, preparing students for professional careers in the animation industry.
• Fine Arts (Carrera Técnica) Two-year technical program in fine arts offering comprehensive training in artistic expressions with a curriculum designed in partnership with Parsons School of Design.
• Film (Carrera Técnica) Two-year technical program in film preparing students for careers in cinema and audiovisual production, aligned with Parsons School of Design curriculum.
• Communication Design (Carrera Técnica) Two-year technical program in communication design focusing on visual communication and branding strategies.
• Interior & Product Design (Carrera Técnica) Two-year technical program in interior and product design combining spatial design with product development.
• Fashion Design (Carrera Técnica) Two-year technical program in fashion design preparing students for careers in the fashion industry with Parsons-affiliated curriculum.
• Illustration (Carrera Técnica) Two-year technical program in illustration developing students' artistic and commercial illustration skills.
• Fashion Marketing & Communication (Carrera Técnica) Two-year technical program in fashion marketing and communication combining creative and business skills.
• CHAVÓN Continuing Education Certificates, short courses, workshops, and diploma programs designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and art and design enthusiasts, offered in in-person, virtual, and hybrid modalities.
• CHAVÓN Kids Creative programs for children ages 4-12 designed to stimulate creativity from an early age through playful, educational experiences.
• CHAVÓN Teens Programs for teenagers ages 13-17 including creative workshops (4-6 weeks), pre-university workshops (12-15 weeks), and summer camps to explore art and design.
• CHAVÓN PRO Customized training solutions for organizations, institutions, and companies designed to meet specific objectives with flexible schedules and multiple modalities (in-person, virtual, or hybrid).
• CHAVÓN SPACE Custom programs for international educational institutions hosted at the La Romana campus, including one-week, two-week, eight-week, and fifteen-week programs for visiting university and art school groups.
• Artist in Residence Program Program hosting over 200 national and international artists annually at Altos de Chavón, offering 30, 45, 90, or 120-day residencies with studio space, accommodations, and cultural exchange opportunities.
• Workshops Intensive short-term experiences lasting from a single day to a weekend or multiple sessions, exploring specific techniques, concepts, or processes in art and design for individuals 18 years and older.
• Diplomados (Certificate Programs) In-depth programs of 40, 60, or 90 hours spanning approximately three to four months, offered at introductory, intermediate, or advanced levels in art, design, and business areas.
• Short Courses Intensive five-week courses combining practice and theory in three-hour weekly sessions, available in morning or afternoon schedules.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Parsons School of DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983CHAVÓN was founded in partnership with Parsons School of Design in 1983. The CHAVÓN Parsons 2+2 agreement allows students who complete studies at CHAVÓN with minimum 3.0 GPA to transfer to Parsons in New York and earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. Curriculum is designed in partnership with Parsons and continuously evolved to meet global industry demands.
• Instituto Europeo di Design (IED)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic agreement for student and faculty exchanges, with campuses in Milan, Italy and Madrid, Spain.
• Universidad Autónoma de México (UNAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Mexico's largest university, enabling credit recognition and collaborative educational initiatives.
• Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (UAO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic agreement with university in Cali, Colombia for credit recognition and exchange programs.
• Brooklyn CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York institution that has recognized credits completed at CHAVÓN.
• Parsons The New School for DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship articulation partner enabling CHAVÓN graduates to earn a BFA through the 2+2 program.
• Pratt InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York institution that has recognized CHAVÓN credits.
• Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious Rhode Island institution that has recognized CHAVÓN credits.
• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia-based institution that has recognized CHAVÓN credits.
• Istituto MarangoniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian design school in Milan that has recognized CHAVÓN credits.
• Central Saint MartinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious London art and design college that has recognized CHAVÓN credits.
• American Academy of ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChicago institution that has recognized CHAVÓN credits.
• New York Academy of ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in CHAVÓN's Artist in Residence Program and international summer programs, hosting students at La Romana Campus.
• Davidoff Art InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt initiative that has participated in CHAVÓN's Artist in Residence Program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rhode Island School of Design (RISD): RISD is a top-tier US art and design college that recognizes CHAVÓN credits — making it a comparable four-year destination and a direct peer for prospective students. Programs in fine arts, illustration, interior architecture, and graphic design overlap meaningfully with CHAVÓN's offering.
• Istituto Marangoni: Istituto Marangoni is a Milan-based international design and fashion school that recognizes CHAVÓN credits. It is a strong direct peer given overlapping programs in fashion design, fashion marketing, interior design, and product design, plus a comparable multi-market presence.
• OTIS College of Art and Design: OTIS is a Los Angeles-based art and design college offering BFA programs in fashion design, communication design, illustration, and product design. It is a comparable mid-size art and design college competing in similar program categories and serving similar student profiles.
• Central Saint Martins (UAL): Central Saint Martins is a globally prestigious UK art and design college (part of University of the Arts London) that recognizes CHAVÓN credits. It competes for the same fashion, fine arts, and design talent pool and operates as a comparable high-prestige destination for CHAVÓN transfer students.
• Pratt Institute: Pratt is a New York-based art and design school that recognizes CHAVÓN credits. It offers comparable programs in communication design, fashion, illustration, interior design, and film, positioning it as a direct competitor for transfer and four-year degree students.
• Istituto Europeo di Design (IED): IED is a major European design school with campuses in Milan, Madrid, Barcelona, and São Paulo that maintains an active student and faculty exchange with CHAVÓN. It is one of the closest international peers by virtue of comparable design programs, multi-campus structure, and direct partnership.
• School of Visual Arts (SVA): SVA is a New York-based art and design college offering BFA-equivalent programs in animation, film, illustration, design, and fine arts — closely mirroring CHAVÓN's technical program portfolio and competing for the same pool of international creative students.
• ArtCenter College of Design: ArtCenter is a US design college with programs in graphic design, illustration, film, product design, and fashion — directly overlapping with CHAVÓN's two-year technical careers and serving as a comparable prestige destination for international art and design students.
• Parsons School of Design (The New School): Parsons is both CHAVÓN's flagship academic partner and the closest direct peer — a US-based art and design college offering BFA degrees in fashion, communication design, interior design, illustration, animation, and film. The 2+2 BFA transfer pathway places CHAVÓN and Parsons on the same educational continuum, with overlapping curricula and faculty standards.
• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD): SCAD is a major US art and design university that recognizes CHAVÓN credits and offers directly overlapping programs in animation, fashion, film, interior design, and illustration. SCAD is a comparable career-focused art/design college competing for similar transfer students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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