Chautauqua Visual Arts Two-Week Residency

The Two-Week Residency is a self-directed program designed to give artists uninterrupted time and space to focus deeply on their practice. During the first week, artists work independently in their studios, free from scheduled commitments. In the second week, participants engage in a series of studio visits with leading arts professionals, including the visiting gallerist, Judy Barie (Susan and John Turben Director of Chautauqua Visual Arts Galleries), Erika Diamond (Associate Director of Galleries at Chautauqua Institution), and Erika b Hess (Artistic Director of Chautauqua Visual Arts).

This residency coincides with Chautauqua Institution's world-renowned summer programming, where artists, musicians, and thought leaders gather to celebrate creative exchange. Residents receive a gate pass granting access to concerts, lectures, and performances, offering further opportunities to connect and engage across disciplines.

Eligibility is open to international artists working in Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, and Sculpture. The residency runs June 26 - August 8, 2026. Entry fee is $35, with residency fees and scholarships/funding available.