Property and Construction Resources
...– Labor Day 2026 thru June 18, 2027 Please use southern corner of the South Lot near the South Gate Call Campus Planning & Operations to alert us about any vehicles or equipment you plan to leave in the South Lot Make sure that trailers and vehicles are clearly identifiable with your company’s name, contact information, or a contractor hang tag, or give us the vehicle’s license plate number Waste Management Program Absolutely no construction...
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 and 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 during Week One, “Women of Spirit: Leadership, Courage, and the Work of Transformation.” Diana Butler Bass is an award-winning author, speaker, inspiring preacher and commentator...
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...
How Philanthropy Works at Chautauqua — and Why Your Annual Fund Gift Matters
...community, and the overall Chautauqua experience remains vibrant, accessible and strong. This year, Chautauqua’s philanthropic priorities require $7.265 million in annual spendable support. These are funds that can be used in the current fiscal year to help cover the real costs of programs, operations and departments. In other words, this is philanthropy that matters now. It supports the work happening today — the work our community experiences every day during the season and throughout the year. We are currently just over...
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...
Chautauqua Travels Terms and Conditions
...fees are based on the date of the cancellation notice reaching ATA. Up to 120 days prior to departure; refund of deposit less an administration fee of 50% of deposit. Cancellation between 119-91 days before departure: 100% of deposit is forfeited. Cancellation between 90-61 days, 50% of the trip price is forfeited. Cancellation within 60 days of departure: no refund. Cancellation on day of departure or after trip departs: no refund. No refund for unused...
Chautauqua Theater Company Announces Next Commission: Playwright Zora Howard
Chautauqua Theater Company (CTC), has announced the commission of a new play by award-winning playwright and screenwriter Zora Howard. This commission is part of CTC’s ongoing commitment to support bold, resonant storytelling and to elevate some of today’s most compelling voices in American theater. Zora Howard, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her acclaimed play STEW, is known for her lyrical writing and deeply human characters. Her work, including Hang Time and the recently premiered Bust,...