Curated by Judy Barie, the Susan and John Turben Director of CVA Galleries, this exhibition focuses on eight artists whose work involves pattern. The result will be a colorful, dynamic show, marrying and merging intricate patterns created by each artist. Works on paper, oil paintings, collages, wood wall sculpture and ceramics will be featured.

New glass works by four contemporary glass blowers and sculptors will be shown together highlighting their personal styles and techniques. Megan Biddle produces experiment- and process-driven work with an emphasis on materials and their distinct characteristics. Ryann Cooley uses photographs to engage the viewer with an image both spatially and physically. Amber Cowan’s sculptural pieces are created through a process of flameworking, blowing, and finding second-life glass in flea markets. Leo Tecosky deconstructs iconography through an impressive range of glassmaking techniques.

The Chautauqua Visual Arts is propelled by our CVA Staff and Faculty – 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.

New this year! CVA is laying the groundwork for an off-season Residency program beginning in 2021, sharing our School of Art resources and community with professional artists beyond the nine-week summer residency. Artists who might benefit from our unique environment and facilities in the Printmaking and Ceramics areas will be invited by the Chautauqua School of Art to make work and share space with us. For now, we offer you a preview of the work of Tim Nolan whom we look forward to hosting as one of our inaugural 2021 Artists-In-Residence.

We are proud to present original artworks by the Exhibiting Members of the Chautauqua Visual Arts within our new online gallery. Based on the theme Places We have Never Been, these works offer us the freedom to travel far and wide through the visions of our many generous and talented CVA Members.

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.

Catch a glimpse of the work we will be exhibiting next season in 2021 in the upcoming curated exhibitions: Tenacity, Counterbalance, and Pour Spill Drip Stain. Enjoy a preview of pieces by Jackie Tileston, Kelly Dzioba, and Tony Landolina.

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.