Welcome to Chautauqua Visual Arts
Community & Connection Through The Arts
Welcome to Chautauqua Visual Arts (CVA)! Situated within the historic Chautauqua Institution, CVA offers a range of artistic opportunities and exploration, including our renowned School of Art Residency Programs. Artists from all disciplines are welcome to apply for our residencies, which provide dedicated time and space for creative development.
In addition to the School of Art Residencies, CVA encompasses our Galleries, a dynamic Lecture Series and Events, and Community Classes for all levels. Our mission is to foster a vibrant, inclusive environment where artists and art enthusiasts can explore, create, and engage with the arts.
School of Art
Residency Programs
Chautauqua Visual Arts is proud to be the home of two artist residencies. Our Six-Week Residency and Two-Week Residency. Each residency is dedicated to supporting artists by providing a studio, artistic community, and access to world-class lectures and performances.
LECTURE SERIES AND EVENTS
Educate & Inspire
The Chautauqua Visual Arts Lecture Series invites eminent professional artists to engage with the community, fostering insightful discussions and offering unique opportunities for attendees to gain valuable insights into the world of contemporary art.
Galleries
See Beyond
The galleries at Chautauqua present thoughtfully curated exhibitions in Strohl Art Center, Fowler-Kellogg Art Center, and the Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden. These exhibitions feature a diverse range of artwork created by today’s most outstanding artists. Join us for our openings, where our community has the opportunity to experience thought-provoking work and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow art enthusiasts and artists alike.
Community Classes
Experience & Grow
Community classes at Chautauqua Visual Arts offer something for every age, skill, and experience level. Our resident artists can take classes alongside members of the community. From ceramics to printmaking, there is the opportunity for you to expand your skills and knowledge.
Friends of CVA
Support & Appreciate
The Friends of the Chautauqua Visual Arts (FCVA) enthusiastically support and promote awareness, education, appreciation and excellence in the visual arts at the Institution on local, national and international levels.
