Apply to the Chautauqua School of Art Residency Program
Eligibility for the Chautauqua School of Art Residency Program is open to artists working in all media who are 21 and older. Applicants should be interested in working in a studio-focused environment, want to participate in an art community, and be interested in learning from faculty. A college degree or enrollment is not required.
Applicants will be selected solely on submitted materials, with their artwork being the main component. The financial information provided does not play a role in the decision-making process.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at art@chq.org. We look forward to receiving your application!
Applications open November 1.
Application Requirements
Requirements for application include:
- Must be 21 years or older
- 10 images of your work. All media accepted, including video. Video submissions must be less than five minutes each.
- Descriptions of your work for each image you submitted, including title, medium(s), dimensions, and year created.
- Statement on why you want to study at Chautauqua
- Artist Statement
- PDF of your current CV
- Reference Letter
- $35 non-refundable fee.
- Chautauqua Institution has a deep commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility and encourages applications from all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Tuition & Fees
Housing Costs
Residence Hall $660
Security Deposit $100 (refundable)
Meal Plan
All meals (7 days a week) $2,700
Instructional Costs
Includes full instruction costs, fitness center membership, registration fee, and gate pass to attend all events for free (except opera and theater). $3,155
TOTAL: $6,615
Scholarships & Funding
At Chautauqua Visual Arts, tuition includes housing, meals, studio space, and full participation in the residency program. Admissions are based solely on artistic merit and are not influenced by financial circumstances.
Through the generosity of our donors and partners, CVA offers a range of scholarships and work-study opportunities to artists with financial need. While we ask applicants to contribute what they are able, additional funding is available to ensure that financial limitations do not prevent participation.
Scholarship Work-study recipients commit to fulfilling designated responsibilities for a set number of hours each week, contributing to the daily life and operations of the program while receiving financial support.
College Credit
Participants in the Chautauqua School of Art residency program can receive undergraduate or graduate credit for their studies at the Chautauqua Schools of Performing and Visual Arts. Credits are available by special arrangement with your college and CVA. Please contact your school to see if you qualify.
