The Canopy Program
The Canopy Program is a year-long intimate mentorship program, providing artists access to work exclusively with a Faculty Mentor and a Cohort of 10 artists for three semesters.
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Program Overview
Tuition + Financial Aid + Scholarships
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Cohorts Past + Present
The Canopy Program Overview
In-person cohorts are available for artists based in the NYC Area. Our studio is located in Chelsea (NYC).
Virtual cohorts are available for artists around the world. Meetings are hosted via Zoom.
Artists will meet regularly throughout the program’s year for critiques, discussion and resource building. Each Cohort will have opportunity to engage in additional special workshops and lectures. The Canopy Program culminates in a pop-up group show with an opening reception in New York City!
Mentorship
In-depth consistent guidance from your Cohort Mentor for three semesters.
In Person and Virtual
There are options for both New York based in person cohorts as well as virtual cohorts which you can join from anywhere!
Additional Faculty
Weekly virtual + in person salons open to all Canopy Artists!
Community
Work with an intimate cohort of 10 artist peers + 1 Cohort Mentor.
Visiting Critics + Guest Speakers
Exclusive access to esteemed Guest Artists and Visiting Critics.
Professional Practices
Real talk + feedback about professional practices for artists.
Art History / Research
Conversation + lectures about art history, contemporary artists and research. In addition to recommended viewing + reading.
Writing Edits
Artist statement edits by a guest editor, Amanda Nedham.
Group Show in NYC
The Canopy Program culminates in a Group Show with your Cohort in Chelsea, NYC! Check out previous exhibitions.
Unlock Canopy 2.0
After completing Canopy, artists can enroll in Canopy 2.0. Learn more about Canopy 2.0.
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Canopy Founder, Catherine Haggarty, shares her thoughts on the program.
Tuition + Financial Aid
The full tuition total is $6,500
This breaks down to $88 per contact hour. We believe in full transparency for where tuition dollars go.
We offer payment plans as well as financial aid and scholarships.
Learn more about tuition break down and financial aid opportunities.
The James Bernard Haggarty
Scholarship of Service and Commitment
$3,000 Scholarship offered to one artist in each Canopy Program cohort.
Juried by Catherine Haggarty
Qualified candidates:
Have applied to a canopy cohort
Have demonstrable financial need
Are committed to serving their community
Are committed to their artistic development
To apply:
In the canopy application, check “Yes” when asked, “Would you like to apply for this scholarship?”
Share how you have demonstrated an act of service for your community (150 words max.)
Share how you have demonstrated perseverance and commitment to your art practice (150 words max.)
Hear more about the legacy and spirit of James Haggarty in Catherine Haggarty’s own words and learn about past scholarship recipients.
The Lumin Wakoa
Scholarship for Artist Parents
$2,000 scholarship offered to three artist/parents in each Canopy Program cycle.
Juried by Amy Lincoln
Qualified candidates:
Have applied to a canopy cohort
Are an artist parent
To apply:
In the canopy application, check “The Lumin Wakoa Scholarship for Artist Parents” when asked, “Would you like to apply for a scholarship?”
Share how being a parent affects and inspires your studio process (150 words max.)
Share how you feel that your artmaking and studio practice helps make the world better for the next generation (150 words max.)
Learn more about Lumin Wakoa’s legacy, work and the past recipients of the Lumin Wakoa scholarship.
Application Requirements
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Program acceptance will be based on level of commitment to the year's schedule and the development of the artist's work and experience. The level of participation within each artist's respective community and their engagement with group dynamics is considered in this program's scope and application decisions.
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Artists of all ages welcome to apply. Must be 20 years old + and not currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.
Artists of any academic pedigree (BA, BFA, MFA, or self-taught) are welcome to apply. Artists are juried based on the caliber of their work and dedication to their artistic practice.
Artists are welcome to apply to more than one Cohort via the application. If accepted, you will be accepted into only one Cohort. Please clarify on your application who is your first choice Faculty Mentor to work with.
A website link or Google Slides portfolio showcasing at least 15-20 artwork images (completed artworks or installation views). Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply; including painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, sculpture, video, performance, etc. Please note: Instagram is not a tool for us to review artists' work.
On the application you will be asked to write two brief statements of intent explaining your decision to apply to The Canopy Program and sharing more about your choice of Faculty Mentor.
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Cohorts past and present
This isn’t just a business—it’s a reflection of what we believe in. We’re here to create work that matters, led by a shared commitment to quality and care.