Chautauqua Fund

Institution to celebrate Old First Night, welcome fundraising match program

by Jamie Clarkson on August 4, 2020

People watch as the Chautauqua community Band performs during the family-friendly Chautauqua Birthday celebration and Annual old First Night Concert. BRIAN HAYES/DAILY FILE PHOTO Geof Follansbee knew Chautauqua Institution needed Old First Night this year

Tony and Jo Jo Muir Become Chautauqua Fund Volunteers and Join the Bestor Society

by Marianna Moore on July 30, 2019

Jo Jo and Tony Muir, members of the Bestor Society and some of the newest volunteers for The Chautauqua Fund,

Rita Argen Auerbach, Pat Finson and Cadre of Artists Support the Chautauqua Fund Through Sales

by Marianna Moore on July 24, 2019

From left, Pat Finson and Rita Argen Auerbach stand at the front counter of Pat's at Chautauqua in front of

‘King of Tarts’ Herb Keyser to Host Charitable Baking Demonstration for Fund

by Marianna Moore on July 2, 2019

Herb Keyser, on the right, sells home made desserts Monday, July 1, 2019, near the Amphitheater. On the left are

Tim and Leslie Renjilian, co-chairs of Chautauqua Fund, are excited to sponsor Avett Brothers performance in the Amp

by Matthew Steinberg on August 19, 2018

At 8:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, in the Amphitheater, the Avett Brothers will perform thanks to a sponsorship from co-chairs

New chairs of 1874 Society, Bestor Society and Chautauqua Fund are eager to continue fundraising and talk with members of the community

by Matthew Steinberg on August 2, 2018

New team members for the 2018 Chautauqua Fund’s volunteer leadership group, from left, are Susie Kuhn, Chair of the Bestor Society, Katie Prechtl Cooke, Chair of the 1874 Society, and Tim and Leslie Renjilian, Co-Chairs

By selling custom-made candles, Nelson supports annual Chautauqua Fund

by Matthew Steinberg on July 5, 2018

Candles have a variety of uses. They were first made out of beeswax by ancient Egyptians in 3,000 B.C., and

Chautauqua Fund kickoff highlights 2018 projects and programming

by Matthew Steinberg on June 30, 2018

Donations to the Chautauqua Fund provide financial benefits to the Institution, like producing scholarships for students at the Schools of

Chautauqua Fund co-chairs host recognition dinner to celebrate volunteer efforts

by Meaghan Wilby on August 22, 2017

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Detroit natives and co-chairs of the 2017 Chautauqua Fund Cathy Nowosielski and Jeff Lutz treated Chautauqua Fund volunteers to a

Pat Finson and Rita Argen Auerbach to donate all proceeds from print sales to Chautauqua Fund

by Meaghan Wilby on August 13, 2017

There’s a palpable feeling on the grounds this summer. People are excited with the revitalization Chautauqua is going through with

Gallery: Chautauqua Institution turns 143 with reinvigorated Old First Night festivities

by Photo Staff on August 4, 2017

Chautauqua Foundation volunteer Chris Anderson encourages community support

by Meaghan Wilby on August 2, 2017

The saying “You don’t always appreciate what’s in your backyard” resonates with Chris Anderson. Anderson grew up in Mayville, less

Hirtle Callaghan & Co. sponsor Theodore Olson lecture

by Meaghan Wilby on July 27, 2017

Hirtle Callaghan & Co. is sponsoring the 10:45 a.m. lecture Friday in the Amphitheater. Friday's morning lecture features Theodore B.

Chautauqua Fund volunteers gather for Kick-Off breakfast

by Ryan Pait on June 30, 2017

Last Saturday morning, Cathy Nowosielski and Jeff Lutz, co-chairs of the Chautauqua Fund, welcomed volunteers in the Athenaeum Hotel Parlor