George Boorujy - VIRTUAL 2026-2027 Canopy Cohort

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George Boorujy - VIRTUAL 2026-2027 Canopy Cohort

$5.00

Program Cost:

  • $5 Application Fee
    Donated to Alzheimer's Research

  • Course Tuition
    Details about tuition and financial aid below

Application Instructions:

  • Application Information and Requirements

  • Applications are due Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

  • Applicants will be notified August 10th - August 15th, 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 -2027 program year.

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Cohort Overview

Faculty Mentor: George Boorujy
Cohort Type: virtual
Meeting Day: Wednesdays
Meeting Time: 6-9pm (EST) / 3-6pm (PST)
Cohort Size: 10 Artists
3 Semesters: Fall 2026 | 9 Weeks
Winter 2027 | 2 Weeks
Spring 2027 | 9 Weeks
*specific start dates below
Group exhibition
in Chelsea, NYC:
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Faculty Mentor Bio

Website ↗
As an artist and educator, George Boorujy has been exploring our relationship to the environment in the context of the climate crisis for over two decades. He has exhibited widely nationally and internationally and his work is in various public and private collections including the New York Historical Society and the National Museum of Wildlife Art. He has had solo shows at venues including the Baker Museum in Naples, Florida, P.P.O.W. gallery, the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, and the Central Park Armory. He is a member of the Fine Arts faculty at the School of Visual Arts and is one of the founding members of Artists Commit, a coalition of artists committed to bringing best environmental practices into the art world. He has created projects for organizations such as the New York City Parks Department, La Brea Tar Pits, Wildlife Conservation Society, and the National Audubon Society. He has been a NYFA fellow in painting and a member of the Smack Mellon residency program. He lives and works in Brooklyn.

Cohort Schedule Overview

ORIENTATION

Founder & artist, Catherine Haggarty will lead a virtual orientation with all Canopy Artists before each semester of The Canopy Program.

FOUNDATIONS

Semester 1 | Fall 2026

Wednesdays, 6-9pm (EST) / 3-6pm (PST)
9 meetings via Zoom
9 weeks / 1 week off

September 14, 21, 28
October 5, 12, 26
November 2, 9, 16
(*Please note, September 21st is Yom Kippur)
(No meeting October 19)
Mentorship
Group Critique
Personalized Prompts
Artist Talks
Guest Artist
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Guest Artist
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LECTURES & DEVELOPMENT

Semester 2 | Winter 2027

4 meetings via Zoom + Asynchronous Lectures + Workshops

Monday, January 18th
Tuesday, January 19th
Monday, February 8th
Tuesday, February 9th
Mentorship
Visiting Critics
Artist Statement Edits
Artist Lecture + Visiting Critic
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Artist Lecture + Visiting Critic
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THE FULL PICTURE

Semester 3 | Spring 2027

Wednesdays, 6-9pm (EST) / 3-6pm (PST)
9 meetings via Zoom
9 weeks / 1 week off

March 1, 8, 15, 22
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May 3
(No meeting March 29)
Mentorship
Visiting Critics
Professional Practices
Show Prep
Visiting Critic
TBA
Visiting Critic
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GROUP EXHIBITION - CHELSEA, NYC


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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!

ADDITIONAL MENTORSHIP


Throughout 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.

In-person Drawing Salon
Loren Erdrich
Website ↗
Virtual Salon
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Virtual Salon
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Virtual Salon
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ADDITIONAL CONTENT


Canopy 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!

Artist Lecture
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Special Topics Lecture
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Keynote Lecture
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Techincal Drawing Workshop
Andrew Prayzner
Website ↗
Materials Workshop
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Professional Practices Speaker
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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.

Upcoming Info Sessions

RSVP for an upcoming Info Session via Zoom, hosted by Catherine Haggarty. Learn about The Canopy Program, ask questions, and meet the 2026-2027 Cohort Mentors!

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