The Canopy Program 2025–2026 Mentorship Intensive is now open for international applications, offering emerging and mid-career visual artists a prestigious year-long opportunity. Designed for serious artists who are ready to evolve their practice, the programme combines virtual and in-person mentorship tracks with access to renowned mentors, peer critique sessions, art history discussions, professional development workshops, and a final group exhibition in Chelsea, New York City.
About the Canopy Program
This three-semester mentorship initiative—spanning Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Spring 2026—connects selected artists with an intimate cohort of peers and top-tier mentors. Only 10 artists are selected per cohort, ensuring a focused and nurturing environment for creative growth. Global participants join virtually via Zoom, while NYC-based artists may attend in person at The Canopy Studio in Chelsea.
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Host country
United States (New York City)
Deadline
27 July 2025
Eligibility Criteria for the Canopy Program
This programme is tailored to artists who meet the following criteria:
- Completed undergraduate studies in visual arts or related fields
- MFA graduates
- University-level educators and researchers
- Aged between 30 to 75 years old
- Must demonstrate a serious commitment to developing their artistic practice
- Open to both US-based and international artists
Benefits
Selected artists will receive the following:
- Three-semester mentorship with access to renowned Faculty Mentors
- Participation in peer critique groups and art history seminars
- Professional development workshops
- Access to visiting artists and critics, including Sarah Faux, Sarah Peters, Victoria Roth, and Loren Erdrich
- Final group exhibition in Chelsea, New York City
- Inclusion in a small, focused cohort (10 artists per group)
- Virtual access for global applicants and in-person sessions for NYC-based artists
Faculty Mentors include established artists such as Meg Lipke, Catherine Haggarty, Amir H. Fallah, Sharon Butler, Clare Grill, and Jessica Dickinson.
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How to Apply for the Canopy Program
Applicants must submit the following materials:
- A portfolio (Google Slides or website) with 15–20 completed artworks
- A short statement explaining why you are applying to the Canopy Program
- A statement indicating your preferred Faculty Mentor(s) and why
- Note: You may apply to up to 3 cohorts, but only one will be offered upon acceptance
APPLY FOR THE CANOPY PROGRAM
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