Pathway to Financial Resilience Update from Kyle Keogh Dear Chautauquans, With sincere gratitude and appreciation for your valued contributions to the community, I write to share an important update as we navigate a challenging chapter in Chautauqua’s journey. As we shared in our summer meetings, Chautauqua is undergoing a much-needed evaluation of how best to ensure our long-term financial resilience. As a part of this process, we have determined we must take decisive action to achieve a net budget reduction of $4-6 million. To achieve this objective, we have made the difficult decision to reduce staffing levels and operational budgets...
Dear Property Owners: Please be aware of a procedural change we are implementing for brush pick up starting this 2025 season. We request your cooperation with our existing guidelines by limiting the size of the brush pickup, putting brush in leaf bags or containers for pick up, and working with your landscapers to take away large brush and branches. Summary of Issue Chautauqua Institution has written guidelines on collecting yard waste. Refer to the “Yard Trimmings and Brush Waste” section on the Waste Management web page at https://www.chq.org/sustainability/waste-management/). Historically, it was possible for one Buildings and Grounds staff member to...
As we approach the Summer Assembly, we will provide this running list of things that will be new, changed, or updated for the 2025 season. This list includes changes in services, program schedules, procedures and facilities. A Smarter Way to Park: Introducing CI Access at Chautauqua This season, Chautauqua Institution is launching a new parking system designed to provide a more efficient and user-friendly experience. CI Access is powered by SKIDATA, a leading provider of digital parking technology. With this upgrade, all parking areas are now fully secured and operational 24 hours a day, requiring all users to scan...
Faculty Spotlight Series As we look ahead to another season of inspiration and music, we’re excited to share a new chapter in our Saturday afternoon chamber music series. Beginning this season, what was formerly the Resident Artist Series will become the Faculty Spotlight Series — a celebration of the incredible talent within the Chautauqua School of Music. Curated by Artistic Director Timothy Muffitt, the series will feature faculty performances designed to inspire students and Chautauquans alike. The performances will continue to take place on Saturdays, June 28 to Aug. 2 at 4:15 p.m. in Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall. Supported by...
