Board Governance: Questions from the Community
...talent, and treasure. What does Board service involve? Board service is a year-round commitment that extends well beyond attending Board meetings. The Board holds four quarterly in-person Board sessions each year—in November, February, May, and August. The November, February, and May sessions typically include a full-day governance and strategic session featuring strategic discussions and committee updates, followed by a half-day formal Board business meeting, when the Board considers and acts on matters before it. Trustees...
Media Resources
...study the arts and treat them as integral to all of learning, and we convene the critical conversations of the day to advance understanding through civil dialogue. Contact Information Jill McCormick Director of Communications 716-640-6963 jmccormick@chq.org Media Access Chautauqua Institution invites media coverage from reputable regional and national outlets. During the Summer Assembly, from late June to late Aug., access to Chautauqua’s grounds and venues is restricted. A limited number of complimentary press credentials are...
Youth & Family
...Details and schedules are available at the tennis pro shop. Racquets may be borrowed at no charge during the junior programs. Private lessons and junior memberships are also available. learn more Education Wednesdays Every Wednesday of the season, Chautauqua County students, faculty, administration and staff get free admission! learn more Plan Your Experience Today Whether you stay for a day, a week, or the entire summer, a visit to Chautauqua is one you won’t soon...
A Smarter Way to Park: Introducing CI Access at Chautauqua
...lane, 24 hours a day, for entry or exit. This should help reduce congestion and improve traffic flow during busy times. This system upgrade also means concert and special event parking has also been streamlined. For popular events on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer season, visitors can pre-pay for parking at a reduced rate of $15 and simply scan their ticket for entry. If they choose to pay the day of the event,...
CHQ Dialogues
...include far more facilitators to accommodate the increased number of dialogues offered. The facilitators go through a thorough training with on-going enrichment and discussions. The meaningful discussions take place Tuesday through Friday each week. The focus of the Dialogues now includes discussions of all of the programs offered each week at Chautauqua. The sponsors are the Department of Religion, the Department of Community Relations, and the IDEA Office. Denominational Houses and the Institution provide the...
Chautauqua Institution Resource Use Policy
...for the Chautauqua Bird, Tree and Garden Club, which it does to this day. Further, please note that this policy does not pertain to the Athenaeum Hotel or its owned/operated facilities. All arrangements for Hotel facilities must be made with Hotel events staff and are subject to Athenaeum Hotel Company policies and pricing. Entrance fees may not be charged for attendance at events held in Institution-owned buildings or on Institution-owned properties without advance written permission...
New Plays at CTC
...to its 2017 repertoire — on June 9 and 10, the company welcomes playwright Anthony Giardina and director Doug Hughes to Bratton Theater for a “New Play Workshop: Pre-season” staged reading of Dan Cody’s Yacht. Its stop at Chautauqua represents a significant step for CTC and Chautauqua toward the long-term goal of more off-season offerings. BIRTHDAY CANDLES By Noah Haidle August 1-4 Birthday Candles follows Ernestine Ashworth on a magical 100-year journey from her 17th...
Bring the Family
...Center (YAC) is a drop-in center for junior and senior high school students featuring a bustling snack bar, a friendly staff, televisions, games, table tennis and pool tables. learn more Educational Experiences During the Summer Assembly, we offer classes and educational experience to engage Youth. learn more Previous Next Plan Your Experience Today Whether you stay for a day, a week, or the entire summer, a visit to Chautauqua is one you won’t soon forget. Our experience planner...
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...FAQs BUS AND TRAM TRACKER YOUTUBE Plan your Chautauqua Experience and See Weekly Themes Places To Stay Choose from beautiful lodging options both on and off the Chautauqua grounds. LODGING OPTIONS Things To Do Concerts, classes, lectures, recreation and more — there’s something for everyone. VIEW EVENTS or WEEKLY THEMES. Eat, Drink, & Shop Make your Chautauqua experience complete with great dining and shopping! LEARN MORE Coming for the Day Where else can you experience...
Trustee Nomination and Election Process
...is scheduled for August 17 in any given year, the property owners must have designated a voter for it on or before August 2. A designated voter form is available here on the Trustees webpage. Proxies If you are unable to be present the day of the election, you may assign a proxy to cast your vote. The proxy must be assigned at least 15 days (July 23, 2026) prior to the election to be...