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
- $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) $1,800
Instructional Costs
Includes full instruction costs, fitness center membership, registration fee, and gate pass to attend all events for free (except opera and theater).
Studio Fee: $250
Art Residency: $3,155
TOTAL: $5,615
We are dedicated to supporting artists and want to ensure that artists who have been accepted can attend regardless of their financial status. A large percentage of our residents receive significant financial aid to attend.
Scholarships & Funding
Full and partial scholarships are available for resident artists. Recipients must fulfill certain work obligations for a set number of hours a week. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the program without a refund. Those who receive full financial assistance are required to contribute the full 10 hours per week.
Participants who receive financial aid from external organizations, schools, or institutions are expected to share their experiences with the contributing institution.
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.
