“Are Chautauquans afraid of burnt cork?” Written in The Chautauquan Daily on Aug. 6, 1909, the puzzling question captured the reluctance of the Chautauqua public
The intellectual and cultural impact of Chautauqua Institution reverberates through every inch of America. While much has been said about the social progress of the
Welcome to The African American Heritage Corner. Chautauqua Institution has been described as an American utopia. In Jeffrey Simpson’s 1999 book, Chautauqua: An American Utopia,
For the first time in 25 years, Chautauqua Institution is conducting an economic impact survey, this time in collaboration with the Chautauqua Property Owners Association.
Last week I wrote a column in this weekly series on how the most common sources of exclusion experienced by diverse communities at Chautauqua generally
Oceans and seas cover 70% of the Earth’s surface and account for 97% of its water, yet the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates
Melissa Spas has multigenerational roots firmly planted in Chautauqua’s soil. As a child, her curiosity about the purpose of human life began to sprout on
A quintessential Chautauqua summer promises a plethora of lectures to attend, performances to see and discussions to be had, all within the Institution’s gates. However,
When nonprofit leadership expert Joan Garry spoke at the Chautauqua Women’s Club’s Contemporary Issues Forum on July 2, she said: “Nonprofits are essential to building