Lecture Series & Events

Hosted by the Friends of CVA, Art in the Park is an open art fair with 70+ vendors held in Miller Park, showcasing art by members of the Chautauqua community, […]

"Positive Change: CVA Alumni" exhibition Opening Reception July 5, 3–5 p.m. Exhibition runs July 5–August 13. As the School of Art takes a pause this summer, we want to acknowledge […]

Posters for Positive Change with Brett Taylor. Watch and learn as visiting CVA School of Art Alumni artist Brett Taylor demonstrates how to pull a silkscreen print. He will talk […]

In the hopes of fostering and growing our Friends of CVA community, we are hosting two Social Evenings on the porch of Fowler-Kellogg Art Center on July 12 and August […]

"Untitled 7" exhibition Opening Reception July 23, 3–5 p.m. Exhibition runs July 23–August 20. Jeremy Boyle and Mark Franchino began a collaborative practice in 2012, exploring common interests in their […]

"In Conversation" exhibition Opening reception July 26, 3–5 p.m. Exhibition runs July 26–August 21. While quite distinct in form and material process, each of these mostly monochromatic works evoke a […]

Gallery Talk and Q&A with exhibiting artists Donté Hayes and Gabe Brown. Please join us for a discussion in the gallery among exhibiting artists Donté Hayes and Gabe Brown joined […]

Party on the Art Quad. In lieu of the annual Stroll through the Arts Gala and Auction, this one-time only event is presented by Friends of CVA and Chautauqua Visual […]

Hosted by the Friends of CVA, Art in the Park is an open art fair with 70+ vendors held in Miller Park, showcasing art by members of the Chautauqua community, […]

"Into the Blue: Open CVA Members Exhibition" Opening Reception August 7, 3–5 p.m. Exhibition runs August 7–August 23. We invite all Exhibiting Members of CVA to submit work related to […]

In the hopes of fostering and growing our Friends of CVA community, we are hosting two Social Evenings on the porch of Fowler-Kellogg Art Center on July 12 and August […]

Enjoy this exhibition featuring seven talented artists who work with paper. Working with paper requires a special set of skills and a steady hand as it is known to be […]

This exhibition is a nuanced exploration into woven structures including jacquard weaving, pulled warp tapestry, and basketry. While distinct in style and perspective, these works collectively address notions of containment, […]

Off the Walls is an exhibition featuring a dozen contemporary artists who create small sculptures, and are at the peak of their careers, showing nationally and internationally.  As the title […]

Robert Villamagna grew up in the Rust Belt in Ohio and started making art as a young child with materials he found in his home. He now passionately works with […]

Simpatico: characterized by shared attributes or interest, compatible. It is an honor to introduce you to the work of the new Chautauqua School of Art faculty and also paintings by […]

You are invited to join the CVA artist residents during the CVA Open Studios on July 13 from 3-5 PM at the Art Quad. This event gives you the chance […]

CVA is honored to share our exhibition, Continuum: Alums of CVA, with an opening reception on July 13 at the new CVA School of Art Gallery located at the Art […]

Ash Eliza Williams, born in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Southwest Virginia, makes work about interspecies communication and alternative languages found in the natural world. Their work is “driven by […]

Inspired by what we learn from the garden, this exhibition reflects the complicated histories and often tenuous futures of flowers and food. It also digs at our relationship to them, […]

Drop in on this hands-on jewelry workshop led by CVA exhibiting artist Brian Fleetwood. Participants will each make a brooch that is designed to help them contribute to local ecosystems. […]

Following the success of last year's Party on the Art Quad, the Friends of CVA and Chautauqua Visual Arts will once again host our annual ticketed fundraising event in the […]

We are excited to invite you to CVA Open Studios, occurring prior to the annual Resident Group Exhibition. Celebrate the work our resident artists have created during their time at […]

CVA is honored to share our annual Resident Group Exhibition. Please join us to celebrate our 6-week resident artists at the CVA School of Art Gallery on the Art Quad. […]

We are once again happy to host our annual Member exhibition. This year our members will show work that they have created this past year, inspired by nature. As always, […]

We are excited to invite you to CVA Open Studios, occurring prior to the Resident Group Exhibition opening. Celebrate the work our resident artists have created during their time at […]

We are excited to invite you to celebrate our 2-week resident artists at the Resident Group Exhibition! Join us to see the work our residents have created during their time […]

Balancing color with paint, glass, spices, patterns and shapes, this exhibition features abstract works in several different mediums.  They have all mastered their techniques and personal styles resulting in a […]

Peter Hoffer’s stunning landscape paintings of trees, hills, and sky recall classically romantic paintings using traditional varnishing techniques popularized in the 19th century. The images feature nondescript views of landscapes, […]

This exhibition focuses on the ability of portraiture to exalt, empower, and elevate the subject. Through painting, thread, and found materials, each likeness reveals both the individual and the community […]

Beyond brick and mortar, what does it take to craft a home? The interior spaces of the home set the stage for acts of gathering, nourishing, resting, and contemplating. Every […]

Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden presents outdoor sculptures by Sean Glover, Paul Higham, and Coral Lambert. Exhibition runs June 22 - August 21. Curated by Susan & John Turben Director of CVA Galleries, […]

Once again, we will feature works by the 2025 Faculty from the School of Art. A variety of styles, mediums, and techniques will be shown by these talented artists who […]

Hosted by the Friends of CVA, Art in the Park is an open art fair with 70+ vendors held in Miller Park, showcasing art by members of the Chautauqua community, […]

Yael Braha designs objects with bold and stylized surface patterns, which feature optical and geometrical illusions by integrating innovative digital fabrication with traditional ceramic processes. The creative intention is to […]

These works interrogate the ways in which humans use the grid to build, organize, and connect. Using a range of both rigid and pliable materials, they suggest growth and imply […]

We are excited to invite you to CVA Open Studios, occurring prior to the annual 6-week Resident Group Exhibition. Celebrate the work our resident artists have created during their time […]

CVA is honored to share our annual Resident Group Exhibition. Please join us to celebrate our 6-week resident artists at the CVA School of Art Gallery on the Art Quad. […]

The Friends of CVA and Chautauqaua Visual Arts will once again host our annual ticketed fundraising event in the heart of the CVA Arts Quad. The proceeds benefit CVA School […]

Hosted by the Friends of CVA, Art in the Park is an open art fair with 70+ vendors held in Miller Park, showcasing art by members of the Chautauqua community, […]

Each year we highlight the exceptional work of our CVA Exhibiting Members who work in a wide range of materials and techniques. From lush landscapes to cozy interiors, this year’s […]

We are excited to invite you to CVA Open Studios, occurring prior to the annual 2-week Resident Group Exhibition. Celebrate the work our resident artists have created during their time […]

We are excited to invite you to celebrate our 2-week resident artists at the Resident Group Exhibition! Join us to see the work our residents have created during their time […]