Our Chautauqua School of Art Alumni are truly the heart of our international Chautauqua Visual Arts community. The work and conversations they engage in during their time at Chautauqua sparks change and growth within their artistic practice. We are dedicated to promoting and sustaining this growth over time by showcasing their important work as community-builders, change agents, and contemporary thinkers. Please join us in learning more about the current work of our alumni, and help us to offer continued support of their talents.

The Chautauqua Visual Arts is propelled by our CVA Faculty & Staff – an interconnected community of inspiring mentors, dedicated educators, innovative curators, and multi-cultural thought leaders. Many of us are also “Makers,” artists with active creative practices that compliment our dedication to the visual arts programming at Chautauqua Institution. We invite you to learn more about and support the work of our diverse group of Makers.

This year’s annual invitational Alumni Exhibition, State of Nature, is meant to connect with Chautauqua Institution’s 2022 Week Two theme of The Wild: Reconnecting with Our Natural World. It showcases innovative nature-inspired works by Jessica Elena Aquino (’21), Kate Bae (’21), Paper Buck (’20), Taisha Carrington (’19), Misato Pang (’18), Ayad Almissouri (’15), Stacy Larson (’14), quinn mcnichol (’13), and Jenny Walton (’07).

The Bridge Gallery is situated in Strohl Art Center just between The Gallery Store and the curated exhibitions of the Main Gallery. We offer a selection of rotating works on view and available for acquisition for the duration of the summer season (now available online year-round!), hand-made by a select and growing roster of extraordinary craftspersons from around the country. You will find smaller works and functional objects in ceramics, glass, and so much more. We are always on the lookout for innovative techniques and exceptional objects to enliven your home and spirit.