The Chautauqua Visual Arts Residency (CVA) is a two-week immersive program (August 9–24, 2025) designed for artists seeking dedicated studio time, professional development, and gallery exposure. The residency includes individual studio spaces, mentorship from industry professionals, and a public exhibition at the end of the program. Artists also gain access to Chautauqua Institution’s cultural events, concerts, and lectures, fostering a dynamic creative environment.

 

Information and Application Details:

  • Residency Dates: August 9–24, 2025
  • Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
  • Application Fee: $35 (non-refundable)
  • Program Cost: $3,500
  • Location: Chautauqua Institution, New York

 

Eligibility:

  • Open to artists of all backgrounds, disciplines, and lived experiences.
  • Chautauqua Institution is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA).

 

Theme:

  • The residency balances studio practice with professional development, mentorship, and gallery exposure through workshops, studio visits, and critique sessions.
  • Artists interact with gallerists, curators, and fellow residents in an interdisciplinary creative environment.

 

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit the following materials:

  1. 10 images of work (all media accepted, video submissions must be under five minutes each).
  2. Work descriptions (title, media, dimensions, year created).
  3. Statement of interest detailing goals for the residency.
  4. Artist statement explaining artistic practice.
  5. Current CV (PDF format).
  6. $35 application fee.

 

Submission Requirements:

  • All application materials must be uploaded online before the March 1, 2025 deadline.
  • The program welcomes artists from all disciplines.

 

Selection Process:

  • Applications are reviewed by a panel of curators, gallerists, and art professionals.
  • Selection is based on the quality of work, clarity of artistic vision, and potential for growth.

 

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Dedicated Studio Space (not air-conditioned).
  • Access to Art Facilities (woodshop, printmaking presses, looms, digital lab).
  • Housing & Meals (dorm-style rooms with shared bathrooms, meals provided daily).
  • Professional Development:
    • One-on-one critiques with Sally Morgan (Morgan Lehman Gallery, NYC), Judy Barie (CVA Galleries Director), Erika Diamond (Associate Director of Galleries), and Erika b Hess (Artistic Director of CVA).
    • Studio visits, mentorship, and workshops.
  • Networking & Exposure:
    • Access to Chautauqua Institution’s world-renowned cultural events.
    • A final public exhibition showcasing residents’ work.
  • Wellness & Community:
    • Gym access and interaction with thought leaders in multiple art forms.

 

Contact & Resources:

 

Website link:

https://art.chq.org/school/about-the-program/two-week-artist-residency/

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