Chautauqua Institution announced today that Chautauqua Arts Education has been awarded a $60,000 grant from The Children’s Guild Foundation (CGF) to support its arts education programming for students with disabilities. This generous award will support programming over three years, providing sustained support for program offerings and adaptations that foster greater accessibility and engagement for students of all abilities.  

The CGF is a longstanding supporter of organizations serving children with disabilities throughout Western New York, including an interest in supporting educational initiatives. For more information about the CGF and its work, visit www.cg.foundation. This latest grant award reflects a continued partnership between the  CGF and Chautauqua Arts Education, building on a previous three-year grant that was successfully completed.  

“We are honored to be among the organizations that The Children’s Guild Foundation supports and are inspired by their commitment to improving the lives of students with disabilities in Western New York,” said Chautauqua Institution Director of Arts Education Suzanne Fassett-Wright . “This generous support is so meaningful as it enables Chautauqua Arts Education to provide arts-integrated educational experiences for students in Chautauqua County.” 

Chautauqua Institution provides hands-on arts education programs for Pre-K through 12th grade, fostering creativity and self-expression in schools across Chautauqua County, New York. These programs engage students in music, theater, visual arts and writing that helps them learn about their world while expressing themselves through the arts. Chautauqua Arts Education prioritizes inclusion and accessibility in all programs through the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. These efforts ensure students of varying abilities can participate, learn and grow together in an enriching artistic environment. 

For more information on Chautauqua Arts Education’s commitment to accessibility and inclusive programming, visit artsed.chq.org and explore the Accessibility and CHQ Arts Education page. 

Direct Program Questions to: 
Suzanne Fassett-Wright  
Director of Arts Education 
Chautauqua Institution  
sfassettwright@chq.org 
716-357-6421 

Direct Support Questions to:  
Ariel Vilardo 
Grants & Sponsorships Manager 
Chautauqua Institution
avilardo@chq.org 
716-357-6317