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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“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 […]
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, […]
CVA Lecture Series: Andrea Myers, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist Center, Room 101 19 Miller Ave, Chautauqua, New York, United States"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 the Art Institute of Chicago. […]
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, […]
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 […]
