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 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:
June 17th - 19th, 2027

Cohort Mentor George Boorujy

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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
9 meetings via Zoom
9 weeks / 1 week off
Meeting day & time Wednesdays, 6-9pm (EST) / 3-6pm (PST)
Class dates
  • September 16, 23, 30
  • October 7, 14, 28
  • November 4, 11, 18
  • (No meeting October 21)
Mentorship
Group Critique
Personalized Prompts
Artist Talks
Letha Wilson
Guest Artist
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Robin F. Williams
Guest Artist
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Lectures & Development

Semester 2 · Winter 2027
4 meetings via Zoom + Asynchronous Lectures + Workshops
Meeting day & time Wednesdays, 6-9pm (EST) / 3-6pm (PST)
Class dates
  • Monday, January 18th
  • Wednesday, January 20th
  • Monday, February 8th
  • Wednesday, February 10th
Mentorship
Visiting Critics
Artist Statement Edits
Jessica Stoller
Artist Lecture + Visiting Critic
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Selena Kimball
Artist Lecture + Visiting Critic
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The Full Picture

Semester 3 · Spring 2027
9 meetings via Zoom
9 weeks / 1 week off
Meeting day & time Wednesdays, 6-9pm (EST) / 3-6pm (PST)
Class dates
  • March 3, 10, 17, 24
  • April 7, 14, 21, 28
  • May 5
  • (No meeting March 31)
Mentorship
Visiting Critics
Professional Practices
Show Prep
Clara Ha
Visiting Critic
Founder at CHART gallery
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David Smith
Visiting Critic
David B. Smith Gallery (Denver)
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Group Exhibition — Chelsea, NYC

June 17th - 19th, 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).
Group exhibition installation at The Canopy Studio

SALONS

Small-group cross-Canopy artist critiques, offered weekly throughout the program, led by additional Canopy mentors. A chance for fresh eyes and feedback on your work.
Loren Erdrich
In-person Drawing Salon
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Ernesto Burgos
Virtual Salon
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Angela Conant
Virtual Salon
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ADDITIONAL CONTENT

Lectures and workshops for all Canopy artists are offered virtually.
Basil Kincaid
Special Topics Lecture
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TBA
Special Topics Lecture
Andrew Prayzner
Techincal Drawing Workshops
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Mike Ambron
Paint Making Workshop
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Amanda Nedham
Artist Statement Edits
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CANOPY PORTAL

While enrolled in The Canopy Program, you will have access to the Canopy Portal, an archive of recorded Canopy lectures, recommended readings, films, podcasts, and opportunities you can revisit any time.

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: $2,000
Semester 2 Tuition: $2,000
Semester 3 Tuition: $2,000

The cost per contact hour is $88–92.

Please note: Upon acceptance, a $500 deposit is due on Friday August 15th, 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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