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Colony History and Overview |
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The Julia and David White Artists' Colony is a private retreat located in the midst of a private 17 acre rainforest in Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica, a 35 minute drive from the capital, San Jose. |
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Colony Founding |
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The Colony was established in 1998 by Dr. White as a memorial to his children, both of whom died tragically as young adults. Julia was an astrophysicist and accomplished poet and playwright; David a highly talented composer and woodwind player. The Julia and David White Artists’ Colony is devoted to promoting the arts so dearly loved by Dr. White and his children. |
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Colony Location: Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica |
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Ciudad Colón is located twenty three kms from the capital city San José. It is situated in the province of San José, in the county of Mora. The weather in Ciudad Colón varies between the dry and green seasons. Average temperature year round is 22-24 C. It sits at an altitude of 840 meters above sea level. |
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About Costa Rica |
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Costa Rica banned capital punishment in 1877. It abolished its military in 1948 and has since relied exclusively on dialogue and diplomacy in conducting its international relations – a model Dr. White supported for all Nations. |
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Nurturing Creativity |
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The Colony wants to give artists – today’s visionaries and innovators – the opportunity to explore their creativity in the peace-loving culture of Costa Rica. Colony housing includes two painters’ studios with 20-foot ceilings, two writers’ studios and three cottages for either composers, writers or visual artists, all in natural wooded settings. In addition, the former communal building “The Nine Muses” has also been converted into a studio. |
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There is a small library room between the two writer studios, with a computer and Internet, a small library and a comfortable armchair. |
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At events organized by The Colony, works of resident composers, visual artists and writers are exhibited and performed. |
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