The three-month residency gives emerging or established artists an opportunity to live and work in a setting of architectural and natural beauty. Most of the arts are represented, including painting, drawing, sculpture, dance, music, and writing. Many of Chavon's visitors, and some of the artists, are Dominican, so a knowledge of Spanish is very helpful. Living and Working Artists live in compact, comfortable apartments that are part of the School of Design's housing complex. The apartments have small balconies and kitchenettes.
Artists pay nominal monthly rent, their own airfare, and daily living expenses.
Basic furniture and some housewares are provided at no cost. Linen and apartment cleaning service are available for a reasonable fee. Near the apartments are small individual studio spaces. 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 .