Welcome
to Chautauqua
Our goal is to embody the Chautauqua philosophy: the belief that literature thrives at the intersection of Arts, Learning, Spirituality, and Leisure. These four pillars that have long defined the Chautauqua spirit are at the core of what being, not just a writer, but a human, is.
COMING SOON
Carnivals & Masquerades
April 2026
"The idea of a child 'running away to join the circus' has become its own cliché. Writers have used these spaces to craft stories exploring pomp and ceremony, community and those ostracized from it, identity and mistaken identity, and the divide between the rural and elite."
Featured Works
Our featured fiction, poetry, and nonfiction writers explore the many shapes hope can take and the moments when it falters. These pieces remind us of our shared humanity and the ways we reach for something more even in uncertain times.
