Lecture Series & Events

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. 

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CVA Open Studios

School of Art Quad

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 […]

Resident Group Exhibition

CVA School of Art Gallery, located at the School of Art Quad 19 Prospect Ave, CHAUTAUQUA, New York

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. […]

CVA Lecture Series: Erika b Hess, Artistic Director of CVA

Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United States

"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 […]

CVA Lecture Series: Jessica Pinsky

Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United States

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 […]

CVA Open Studios

School of Art Quad

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 […]

Resident Group Exhibition

CVA School of Art Gallery, located at the School of Art Quad 19 Prospect Ave, CHAUTAUQUA, New York

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 […]

“Fields of Color” exhibition opening reception

Strohl Art Center: Main Galleries

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 […]

“Tree Portraits” exhibition opening reception

Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor

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, […]

“Likeness” exhibition opening reception

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 […]

“Crafting Home” exhibition opening reception

Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor

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 […]

“Sculpture Garden 2025” opening reception

Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden

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, […]

Art in the Park

Miller Park

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, […]

Party on the Art Quad

School of 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 […]

Art in the Park

Miller Park

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, […]

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