Only At Chautauqua: Programming between the Pillars
...the circle of belonging throughout the day and activating joy in the evening. As we look ahead to the 2026 season, I feel a deep sense of anticipation. Whether you come for a single day or for the full season, I hope you join me in the spirit of curiosity as we gather to learn, to be challenged and to celebrate together. Only at Chautauqua! Deborah Sunya Moore Senior Vice President, Chief Program Officer Chautauqua Institution...
Chautauqua Institution Brush Pick-Up Procedural Change
...before and after season? Yes, our pickup schedule will continue from April 1 through Oct. 31. Intermittent pickup will occur on a weekly basis. Will there still be “Community Clean Up Days” twice a year? Yes, we will continue to offer this service. The same pick-up procedures and waste size restrictions for yard waste apply to these dates: Household Waste Community Clean-up Days: Spring Clean-up Day: First Wednesday of June Fall Clean-up Day: Last Wednesday...
Yue Yin Dance Company
...per person Dinner and Conversation with Yue Yin Dance Company Thursday, May 23 • Athenaeum Hotel Parlor $29: Preview Performance only – Purchase tickets online or at the door day of $69, plus tax: Preview performance and four-course dinner For an additional fee of $69, you can “Dine with a Dancer” and learn more about the FoCo Technique™ and YYDC. Buy Tickets and reserve dinner Reservations for Dinner and Conversation close on Wednesday, May 15...
CHQ Artists in Residence
...& Family Day Camps Children’s School Group One Boys’ and Girls’ Club Family Scholarship Program Chautauqua Cinema Experience Community Come Breathe with Chautauqua AIR Presents 2022 was the program’s inaugural year, and we were proud to host seven dance residences, working in tandem with three national partners to select companies: Works & Process LaunchPAD at The Guggenheim, Dance Lab New York, and Joyce Productions. Our artists in residence are either sponsored or recommended by our national partners. Are you the next...
Scholar in Residence
... Below, he offers an overview of each day. Day 1: Populism v. Democracy We will discuss contemporary forms of populism, as well as differences between left- and right-wing varieties. We will also address the central paradox of populism: while populism is rooted in democracy, it is often utilized by presidents to undermine democracy. Day 2: The Democracy Advantage We live in an era of democratic discontent. Everyone seems to have major complaints about the performance...
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
...staff, televisions, games, table tennis and pool tables. Open for food service Noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Place your order at the link below or by calling 716-357-6291. order here Open evenings Monday through Thursday starting at 5 p.m. for YACtivities; activities change weekly and can be found at the YAC or in the youth section of the Green Sheet. Copies of the Green Sheet are available at the Colonnade, Welcome Center, Visitors...
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
...was doing in libraries throughout the year over a five-day period, with a different focus each day, Communities in Conversation throughout the year was a network of community-based interfaith study and discussion groups co-sponsored by the Chautauqua Institution and local libraries. Individuals from different faith communities held informal discussions. They were based on the readings provided in a Study Guide developed in 2009 and revised annually through 2011. In this way, the participants...
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...