Patricia McBride
Former distinguished prima ballerina with the New York City Ballet. She has been celebrated as the outstanding American ballerina of our day and is a star of international stature. In 2014 she received one of the Kennedy Center Honors for her lifetime contributions and achievements in dance. Her career with the New York City Ballet spanned more than three decades and provided audiences with dazzling performances of some of the greatest masterpieces in dance. George...
Chautauqua Mirror Project: Past Events
...support your topic. Added November 2, 2020 In Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community, Martin Luther King advocates for social changes that persist to this day. In this spirit, we encourage you to write about something in our society that you have long wished to see changed and, in your own words, tell us how we as a society can change it. Please note that submissions cannot be longer than 1000 words....
Chautauqua Institution Announces Family Scholarship for 2026
Chautauqua Institution today announced the launch of its Family Scholarship, with applications now being accepted for the 2026 Summer Assembly. Designed to make the Chautauqua experience accessible to all, this scholarship invites eligible families to apply for a fully immersive, one‑week residency on the Chautauqua grounds. For 2026, the Family Scholarship will support attendance during Week Eight, taking place August 15–22, 2026, themed: Week Eight: The Future of Food — Climate, Technology, and the Next Agricultural Revolution. Food is universal — it sustains...
$4.7 Million Grant From New York State to Support Water Quality Research on Chautauqua Lake
...ABOUT CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit, 750-acre community on Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State where approximately 7,500 people are in residence on any day during a nine-week summer season. More than 100,000 attend scheduled public events each year and even more engage online via the streaming channel CHQ Assembly. Chautauqua is dedicated to the exploration of the best in human values and the enrichment of life through a program that explores...
Diana Butler Bass with Week One Chaplain Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde
Diana Butler Bass kicks off the 2026 Interfaith Lecture Series, beginning the Summer Assembly season with a solo lecture on Monday, June 29, 2026. The following day, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Bass will return to the Hall of Philosophy for a conversation with Bishop Miriann Edgar Budde, the Chaplain for Week One. Diana Butler Bass is an award-winning author, speaker, inspiring preacher and commentator on religion and contemporary spirituality. Bass’ passion is sharing great...
Arts Education
...relax! Learn More Professional Development for Teachers Expand teachers’ toolboxes through active learning workshops that share arts integration strategies to use in the classroom. Learn More Partner Programs Chautauqua is proud to collaborate with nationally regarded organizations and teaching artists to offer quality enrichment resources to schools. Learn More Education Wednesdays Every Wednesday of the season, Chautauqua County students, faculty, administration and staff get free admission! Learn More Arts Education Blog Stay up to date...
The Colors of India
Join Chautauqua Travels and Chautauqua Institution’s Chief IDEA Officer Amit Taneja on a colorful 9-day journey through northern India and experience a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and scents unlike anywhere else in the world. Begin in the bustling metropolis of Delhi, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly into everyday modern life, with visits to classic landmarks such as the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and Parliament House. Travel to Agra and witness the timeless alure...
Institution Applauds Chautauqua County Investment of $1 Million to Continue Chautauqua Lake Research
The Chautauqua County Legislature yesterday approved an investment of $1 million to continue research started in 2020 and sustained since then by investments of nearly $4 million from Chautauqua Institution. This new funding will enable the continuation of research by The Jefferson Project research teams that are helping Chautauqua County officials and regional lake organizations better understand and act upon the unique combination of environmental factors impairing Chautauqua Lake. “The work of The Jefferson Project...
2025 Chautauqua Institution Lake Conference
...potential new wetlands protections, and ongoing restoration efforts around the lake. Attendees will hear from the Chautauqua Lake & Watershed Management Alliance, the New York State Department of Health, and the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, with a special look at Chautauqua Institution’s model approach to stormwater management. The day will conclude with a guided walking tour showcasing these initiatives. THIS EVENT IS FREE – PLEASE USE THE “PURCHASE TICKETS” LINK TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT....
ANORA
Sean Baker’s five time Oscar winner is an audacious, thrilling and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Best Actress winner Mikey Madison captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. “It’s a rollercoaster ride…every twist takes you somewhere you hadn’t quite expected to be, revealing an emotion you hadn’t expected to share.”...