Sara Jimenez - VIRTUAL 2026 Canopy Cohort
Sara Jimenez - 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.
Only 1 available
Cohort Overview
| Faculty Mentor: | Sara Jimenez |
| Cohort Type: | virtual |
| Meeting Day: | Tuesdays |
| 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: |
January 7th - 9th, 2027 |
Faculty Mentor Bio
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Sara Jimenez (she/her) received her BA from the University of Toronto and her MFA from Parsons the New School for Design. Selected exhibitions include Rachel Uffner Gallery, El Museo del Barrio, Morgan Lehman Gallery, BRIC Gallery, The Brooklyn Museum, The Bronx Museum, and Smack Mellon, among others. She has performed at numerous venues including The Dedalus Foundation, The Noguchi Museum, Jack, The Glasshouse, and Dixon Place. Selected artist residencies include Brooklyn Art Space, Wave Hill’s Winter Workspace, the Bronx Museum’s AIM program, Yaddo, BRICworkspace, Art Omi, Project for Empty Space, LMCC’s Workspace and Bemis. Her work is part of the permanent collection of the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice. Selected awards and grants include NYFA’s Canadian Women's Artist Award, Canada Council for the Arts’ Explore and Create and Travel Grants, and BRIC’s Colene Brown Art Prize. Jimenez is represented by Chozick Family Gallery.
Sara Jimenez (she/her) received her BA from the University of Toronto and her MFA from Parsons the New School for Design. Selected exhibitions include Rachel Uffner Gallery, El Museo del Barrio, Morgan Lehman Gallery, BRIC Gallery, The Brooklyn Museum, The Bronx Museum, and Smack Mellon, among others. She has performed at numerous venues including The Dedalus Foundation, The Noguchi Museum, Jack, The Glasshouse, and Dixon Place. Selected artist residencies include Brooklyn Art Space, Wave Hill’s Winter Workspace, the Bronx Museum’s AIM program, Yaddo, BRICworkspace, Art Omi, Project for Empty Space, LMCC’s Workspace and Bemis. Her work is part of the permanent collection of the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice. Selected awards and grants include NYFA’s Canadian Women's Artist Award, Canada Council for the Arts’ Explore and Create and Travel Grants, and BRIC’s Colene Brown Art Prize. Jimenez is represented by Chozick Family Gallery.
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 2026Tuesdays, 6-9pm (EST) / 3-6pm (PST) 9 meetings via Zoom 9 weeks / 1 week off March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April 14, 21, 28 May 5 (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 2026Tuesdays, 6-9pm (EST) / 3-6pm (PST) 9 meetings via Zoom 9 weeks / 1 week off September 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 27 November 3, 10, 17 (No meeting week of October 19) |
MentorshipVisiting CriticsProfessional PracticesShow Prep |
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GROUP EXHIBITION - CHELSEA, NYCJanuary 7th - 9th, 2027 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.
