$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
...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 on all things Arts Ed on our new blog! Learn More Accessibility and CHQ Arts Education Chautauqua Arts Education programs are designed to be inclusive and accessible to students of all ability levels. Learn More Generous support for these programs has been provided by: The Children’s Guild Foundation Court...
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,...
Explore the Arts at Chautauqua
..."*" indicates required fields First Name Last Name Email* CAPTCHA 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 makes booking easy! begin planning Where to Stay From the grand Athenaeum Hotel to cozy private rentals, Chautauqua offers accommodations for every preference and budget. learn more Gate Passes and Tickets Your Gate Pass is your...
The Roe Green Foundation Makes Transformational $4.5 Million Commitment to Chautauqua Theater Company
Chautauqua Institution today announced The Roe Green Foundation has made a transformational $4.5 million commitment to advance the completion of the new Roe Green Theater Center, a state-of-the-art, centralized facility for Chautauqua Theater Company (CTC). This gift, which consists of a $3 million outright contribution and a $1.5 million matching challenge gift, comes after a long history of supporting theater arts at Chautauqua, including the New Play Workshop series. The new Roe Green Theater Center...
Two Chautauqua Facilities to Honor Transformational Philanthropy
Cathrine and Craig Greene, Roe Green Foundation Gifts Celebrated Chautauqua Institution today announced two major projects have reached critical milestones through substantial philanthropic support as part of its 150th anniversary fundraising initiative, Boundless: A Campaign for Chautauqua. In recognition of major gifts supporting these capital projects, the Chautauqua Institution Board of Trustees voted to name two facilities in honor of the philanthropists whose contributions have made these essential projects a reality. Greene Family Commons: Renaming...