The Chautauqua Visual Arts Lecture Series invites artists and thought leaders in the visual arts from all over the world to share their current projects and discuss relevant topics of the day.
Additionally, we are thrilled to have incredible events such as Party on the Quad, Art in the Park and openings at our Gallery spaces.
All of our lectures and openings are free and open to the public, unless otherwise listed.
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 […]
Anina Major (she/her) is a visual artist from the Bahamas. Her decision to establish a home contrary to the location in which she was born and raised motivates her to […]
"Materiality and Abstraction" Kevin Umaña was born in 1989 and grew up in El Salvador and Los Angeles. He received a BFA from San Francisco State University in 2014. Umaña […]
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 […]
"Disentangling the Interwoven Relations of Race, Gender, and Capitalism" Alex Callender works in drawing, painting, and installation to trace and remap historical materials as a means to explore with both […]
"Carving the Figure" Sachiko Akiyama received her MFA in sculpture at Boston University and continued her studies at Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Akiyama lives and works in Portsmouth, […]
"Painting the Figure and Light" Susan Lichtman is a figurative painter of domestic spaces, working out of her home studio in southeastern Massachusetts. She graduated from Brown University and received […]
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 […]
"Observing Time in Painting" Stephanie Pierce’s paintings explore relationships between light, time, and perception as it is reconsidered over time. Her work has been exhibited at The Henry Art Gallery, […]
"Exploring the Concept of Place" Elizabeth Mooney is a visual artist that explores the construct of landscape through painting, printmaking, and kinetic sculpture. She received her MFA in Painting and Drawing […]
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 […]
Rebecca McCabe Ibel is the owner and director of Contemporary Art Matters. Originally from Columbus, she graduated from The Branson School in Marin County, California. She received her BA in […]
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, […]
Join us in the Main gallery at Strohl Art Center for a discussion with "In the Garden" exhibiting artists Hillary Waters Fayle, Brian Fleetwood, and Margaret Jacobs, moderated by curator […]
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. […]
"Disruptions of Identity by Migration" Cosmo Whyte (b.) 1982, Jamaica, attended Bennington College in Vermont for his BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art for his Post-Baccalaureate Certificate and the University […]
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, […]
"Traversing Painting and Creating Community in the Arts" Erika b Hess is a painter, host of the popular art podcast- I Like Your Work, and Artistic Director of Visual Arts […]
Jessica Pinsky grew up in Akron, Ohio and moved to Cleveland in 2011 after receiving a BFA from New York University in 2006 and an MFA from Boston University in […]
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 […]
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 […]
