CVA Open Studios
School of Art QuadYou are invited to join the CVA artist residents during the CVA Open Studios on July 27 from 2-3 PM at the Art Quad. This event gives you the chance […]
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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Events
“Fields of Color” exhibition opening reception
Strohl Art Center: Main GalleriesBalancing 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 FloorPeter 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 FloorBeyond 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 GardenMelvin 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, […]
CVA Lecture Series: Alicia Dietz, CVA Galleries exhibiting artist
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United StatesSpecializing in solid wood and ultra-high-performance concrete, Alicia often combines the two disparate materials, creating a harmony that is reflective of her process and collaborative style. Previously a Blackhawk Maintenance […]
CVA Lecture Series: Sean Glover, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United States"milk from a stone" n. sean glover is an artist and educator who uses a wide range of materials and processes (both new and old) to investigate the histories of […]
“Radiant” exhibition reception
CVA School of Art Gallery, located in the CVA Art Quad"Radiant" Exhibition opening reception, from 3-5pm. The exhibition runs June 29-July 12. "Radiant" brings together a vibrant selection of artists curated by Erika b Hess, host of I Like Your […]
CVA Lecture Series: Brooke Minto, Leon and Gloria Plevin Museum Director Lecture
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United StatesBrooke A. Minto assumed the role of Executive Director and CEO of the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) in May 2023. With a career spanning over two decades, Minto has […]
“Harmony: 2025 School of Art Faculty” exhibition opening reception
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center 2nd floorOnce 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 […]
CVA Lecture Series: Susanna Coffey, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United States"The First Step" A respected figurative painter, Coffey’s work in self-portraiture, landscape, still life and illustration of classical literature is based in an intense observation of her motif or text. She […]
Art in the Park
Miller ParkHosted 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, […]
CANCELLED – CVA Lecture Series: Andrea Myers, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED "In Process" Andrea Myers received her BFA in Printmedia in 2002 and MFA in Fiber and Material Studies in 2006 both from the School of […]
CVA Lecture Series: James Everett Stanley, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United StatesJames Everett Stanley is a New England-based painter and Associate Professor of Painting at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, Massachusetts. He has exhibited his work recently at […]
“Unbecoming: New Works by Yael Braha Created in Shigaraki, Japan” exhibition opening reception
Strohl Art Center 2nd FloorYael 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 […]
“Intersections & Diversions” exhibition opening reception
Strohl Art Center: Main GalleriesThese 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 […]
CVA Lecture Series: Adrienne Elise Tarver, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United StatesAdrienne Elise Tarver is an interdisciplinary artist with a practice that spans painting, sculpture, installation, textiles, photography, and video. Her work addresses the complexity and invisibility of black female identity. […]
CVA Open Studios
CVA Art QuadWe 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 Six Week Residency exhibition reception
CVA School of Art Gallery, located in the CVA Art QuadCVA 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: Matt Bollinger, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United StatesMatt Bollinger received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute and his MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. His work has been exhibited in solo shows in […]
Party on the Art Quad
School of Art QuadThe 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 ParkHosted 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, […]
“How Sweet the Sound: A Visual Interpretation by Charly Palmer” exhibition opening and artist talk
CVA School of Art Gallery, located in the CVA Art Quad"How Sweet the Sound: A Visual Interpretation by Charly Palmer" exhibition runs August 4-15. Charly Palmer's illustrations are featured in the book "How Sweet the Sound", written by Kwame Alexander, […]
CVA Lecture Series: Luis Sahagun Nuño, CVA Galleries exhibiting artist
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United StatesLuis Sahagún Nuño is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice transforms drawing into ceremony and art into medicine. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, and raised in Chicago’s Southland, his practice is […]
“Inside/Outside: Open CVA Members Exhibition” opening reception
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st FloorEach 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 […]
CVA Lecture Series: Jessica Pinsky, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United States"Weaving pixels: Using technology to weave across generations" Jessica Pinsky is an artist whose work bridges painting, weaving, and sculpture. Born in Akron, Ohio, Pinsky moved to Cleveland in 2011 […]
CVA Open Studios
CVA Art QuadWe 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 […]
CVA Two Week Residency exhibition reception
CVA School of Art Gallery, located in the CVA Art QuadWe 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 […]
Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists
Strohl Art Center: Main GalleriesThis exhibition is linked to Chautauqua’s week one’s lecture theme Icons and Instigators: Women who Change the World. Six prominent artists are featured in this exhibition in the Main Gallery of Strohl Art Center: Tiffany […]
Forest for the Trees
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st FloorForest for the Trees is a sylvan-themed exhibition with a focus on the positive impact of forest ecosystems and the need to preserve them. Each artist focuses on different bio-networks on the […]
Twisted
Strohl Art Center 2nd FloorAll works in this craft-based exhibition are literally and figuratively twisted into shapes by carving, turning, squeezing and trimming their materials. The result is an array of beautifully designed sculptures, ranging in sizes that cohesively exist together. See the intricate handwork, using a variety of materials from Atticus Adams, […]
Lexie Loader: Warm Light, Cool Shadows
With a soft gaze, Lexie Loader paints interior and exterior spaces, exploring the relationships we have with memories, places, and objects. Her paintings bring the mundane and ordinary to life with a glow of […]
Sculpture Garden 2026
Melvin Johnson Sculpture GardenFeaturing outdoor works by Page Henry and Ed Parrish. Curated by Judy Barie, the Susan & John Turben Director of CVA Galleries.
CVA Lecture Series: Guerrilla Girls
Smith Wilkes HallFor 40 years, the Guerrilla Girls are anonymous artist activists who use disruptive headlines, outrageous visuals and killer statistics to expose gender and ethnic bias and corruption in art, film, […]
Art in the Park
Miller ParkHosted 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, […]
Caesura: A Solo Exhibition by Kerri Ammirata
CVA School of Art Gallery, located in the CVA Art QuadThe School of Art Gallery is pleased to present Caesura, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Kerri Ammirata, a distinguished alumni of CVA’s Summer Artist Residency. Drawing upon celestial imagery, including […]
Homecoming: School of Art Alumni
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center 2nd floorWe welcome our School of Art residency alumni back to Chautauqua to share their talents and recent works. Co-curated by Judy Barie and Erika Diamond, this exhibition celebrates eight artists working in disparate styles and materials. They investigate […]
CVA Lecture Series: Kyle Hackett, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United StatesThe Chautauqua School of Art proudly welcomes Kyle Hackett, a distinguished member of our 2026 visiting faculty. Kyle Hackett will participate in the School’s Summer Lecture Series, sharing insights and […]
CVA Lecture Series: Susan Klein, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United StatesThe Chautauqua School of Art proudly welcomes Susan Klein, a distinguished member of our 2026 visiting faculty. Susan Klein will participate in the School’s Summer Lecture Series, sharing insights and […]
CVA Lecture Series: Stephanie Pierce, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United StatesThe Chautauqua School of Art proudly welcomes Stephanie Pierce as a member of our 2026 visiting faculty. Stephanie Pierce will participate in the School’s Summer Lecture Series, sharing insights and […]
CVA Lecture Series: Elizabeth Mooney, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United StatesElizabeth 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 from California College of […]
A Different Light: Landscapes by Gwen Norton
Strohl Art Center 2nd FloorGwen Norton is currently in her thesis year of the MFA program at the School of Visual Arts (NY, NY) in Photography, Video, and Related Media Department. Her work has […]
Cutwork
Strohl Art Center: Main GalleriesCutwork is a broad exploration of work using methods of cutting into or removing material. Featuring hand-cut paper, metal, fibers, and ceramics, these artists explore the weight and gravity of their material […]
CVA Lecture Series: Glenn Goldberg, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United StatesThe Chautauqua School of Art proudly welcomes Glenn Goldberg as a member of our 2026 visiting faculty. Glenn Goldberg will participate in the School’s Summer Lecture Series, sharing insights and […]
Party on the Art Quad
CVA Art QuadThe 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 ParkHosted 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, […]
Open Studios
CVA Art QuadWe 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 […]
CVA Six-Week Residency exhibition reception
CVA Art QuadCVA 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: Susan Lichtman, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United StatesThe Chautauqua School of Art proudly welcomes Susan Lichtman as a member of our 2026 visiting faculty. Susan Lichtman will participate in the School’s Summer Lecture Series, sharing insights and […]
Setting the Table: Open CVA Members Exhibition
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st FloorOnce again, we will feature works by the 2026 CVA Members, who will interpret week eight’s theme, The Future of Food, Climate Technology and the Next Agricultural Revolution. A variety […]
Dare Coulter
CVA School of Art Gallery, located in the CVA Art QuadWe are thrilled to partner with Kwame Alexander to bring the work of Dare Coulter to the School of Art Gallery. A multidisciplinary artist, sculptor, and storyteller, Coulter creates powerful […]
Leon and Gloria Plevin Lecture: Garrett Klein (Massey Klein Gallery)
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United States
CVA Open Studios
CVA Art QuadWe are excited to invite you to CVA Open Studios. Celebrate the work our Two-Week resident artists have created during their time at Chautauqua Visual Arts as they display work […]
