Avery Z. Nelson - VIRTUAL 2026 Canopy Cohort
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Avery Z. Nelson - VIRTUAL 2026 Canopy Cohort
$5.00
Program Cost:
$5 Application Fee
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Details about tuition and financial aid below
Application Instructions:
Applications are due Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Applicants will be notified January 19th - 23rd, 2026
Each Cohort has the same application form. When applying, you will be able to select your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of Cohort Mentor for the 2026 program year.
Cohort Overview
| Faculty Mentor: | Avery Z. Nelson |
| Cohort Type: | virtual |
| Meeting Day: | Wednesdays |
| Meeting Time: | 6-9pm (EST) / 3-6pm (PST) |
| Cohort Size: | 10 Artists |
| 3 Semesters: |
Spring 2026 | 9 Weeks Summer 2026 | 2 Weeks Fall 2026 | 9 Weeks *specific start dates below |
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Group exhibition in Chelsea, NYC: |
December 10th - 12th, 2026 |
Faculty Mentor Bio
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Avery Z. Nelson was born in Rhinebeck, NY and lives and works between NYC and Berlin. They are represented by Chozick Family Art Gallery (Tribeca, NY) and will be presenting their first solo exhibition with the gallery in March, 2026. Avery has recently presented solo exhibitions in Barcelona at Prats Nogueras Blanchard, and in NYC at Rachel Uffner Gallery and Blade Study. Their work has been included in group exhibitions at venues including Para Site (Hong Kong), DS Galerie (Paris), Mrs. Gallery (Queens) and the DePaul Art Museum (Chicago). Avery's work has been reviewed in publications including The Brooklyn Rail, Artforum, Artspace and Spike Magazine. In 2019 they were awarded a Sharpe-Walentas Studio Residency and in 2021 their work was supported by an FST Studio Projects Grant. Avery received an MFA from Columbia University, and has taught at The New School since 2018. They were a Canopy Program Mentor from 2023 - 2024, have taught multiple Crit Club classes, and are thrilled to be back on board as a Canopy Mentor in 2026.
Avery Z. Nelson was born in Rhinebeck, NY and lives and works between NYC and Berlin. They are represented by Chozick Family Art Gallery (Tribeca, NY) and will be presenting their first solo exhibition with the gallery in March, 2026. Avery has recently presented solo exhibitions in Barcelona at Prats Nogueras Blanchard, and in NYC at Rachel Uffner Gallery and Blade Study. Their work has been included in group exhibitions at venues including Para Site (Hong Kong), DS Galerie (Paris), Mrs. Gallery (Queens) and the DePaul Art Museum (Chicago). Avery's work has been reviewed in publications including The Brooklyn Rail, Artforum, Artspace and Spike Magazine. In 2019 they were awarded a Sharpe-Walentas Studio Residency and in 2021 their work was supported by an FST Studio Projects Grant. Avery received an MFA from Columbia University, and has taught at The New School since 2018. They were a Canopy Program Mentor from 2023 - 2024, have taught multiple Crit Club classes, and are thrilled to be back on board as a Canopy Mentor in 2026.
Cohort Schedule Overview
ORIENTATIONFounder & artist, Catherine Haggarty will lead a virtual orientation with all Canopy Artists before each semester of The Canopy Program. |
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FOUNDATIONSSemester 1 | Spring 2026Wednesdays, 6-9pm (EST) / 3-6pm (PST) 9 meetings via Zoom 9 weeks / 1 week off March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 15, 22, 29 May 6 (No cohort meeting week of April 6th) |
MentorshipGroup CritiquePersonalized PromptsArtist Talks |
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LECTURES & DEVELOPMENTSemester 2 | Summer 20264 meetings via Zoom + Asynchronous Lectures + Workshops Monday, June 1 Tuesday, June 2 Monday, June 15 Tuesday, June 16 |
MentorshipVisiting CriticsArtist Statement Edits |
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THE FULL PICTURESemester 3 | Fall 2026Wednesdays, 6-9pm (EST) / 3-6pm (PST) 9 meetings via Zoom 9 weeks / 1 week off September 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 28 November 4, 11, 18 (No meeting week of October 19) |
MentorshipVisiting CriticsProfessional PracticesShow Prep |
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GROUP EXHIBITION - CHELSEA, NYCDecember 10th - 12th, 2026 After completing 3 semesters with your mentor, your cohort experience will culminate in a pop-up group exhibition at The Canopy Studio in Chelsea (NYC). See previous Canopy Cohort Exhibitions at our Chelsea Studio! |
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ADDITIONAL MENTORSHIPThroughout The Canopy Program, artists will have numerous opportunities to work with additional faculty and hear from special guest speakers. Canopy Salons are cross-Canopy small group critiques, that are offered weekly to provide fresh eyes and feedback on your work. |
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ADDITIONAL CONTENTCanopy artists will get access to The Canopy Portal, an archive of recorded Canopy lectures, readings, and resources. Additionally, here are some of the live lectures and worskhops taking place this cycle. All Canopy artists are invited to attend virtually! |
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Tuition and Financial Aid
The full tuition total is $6,500, which includes:
| Deposit: |
$500 deposit to secure seat in cohort (part of tuition) |
| Semester 1 Tuition: | $2000 |
| Semester 2 Tuition: | $2000 |
| Semester 3 Tuition: | $2000 |
The cost per contact hour is $88-92.
Please note: Upon acceptance, a $500 deposit is due on Friday January 23rd, 2026 in order to secure your spot in the cohort. The deposit will be applied toward your tuition.
You may choose to pay the full tuition at the start of the 1st semester or enroll in a payment plan.
Please see Tuition and Financial Aid for more information regarding extended payment plans and Financial Aid.
Please note: Upon acceptance, a $500 deposit is due on Friday January 23rd, 2026 in order to secure your spot in the cohort. The deposit will be applied toward your tuition.
You may choose to pay the full tuition at the start of the 1st semester or enroll in a payment plan.
Please see Tuition and Financial Aid for more information regarding extended payment plans and Financial Aid.
