| 1993
- Dale Johnson,
Professor of Art at Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota, won
an artist in residence at Altos de Chavon School of Design, La
Romana, Dominican Republic.
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| 1994
- Johnson established and began offering the interim art course
at Altos de Chavon School of Design, “Painting in the Dominican
Republic” through Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota. |
| Johnson
formed a relationship with the people of the Bancola barrio of La
Romana, Dominican Republic. |
| 2000
- Molly Irwin, a student of Johnson, began giving art instruction
to children living in the Bancola barrio of La Romana, Dominican
Republic. The art classes continue to be offered in the same Bancola
barrio annually. |
| 2005
- A building to house the art programs (classroom and studio space)
and provide living quarters for instructors was purchased and renovated
through an individual contribution to Dia Vivo. |
| 2006
- Formation of Board of Directors and Incorporation. |
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