Rose Nestler - VIRTUAL 2026-2027 Canopy Cohort

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Rose Nestler - 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: Rose Nestler
Cohort Type: virtual
Meeting Day: Mondays
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 24th - 26th, 2027

Cohort Mentor Rose Nestler

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Rose Nestler (b. 1983, Spokane, WA) is a mixed media sculptor who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. She holds an MFA from Brooklyn College and BA in Art History from Mount Holyoke College. Recent solo and two-person exhibitions include Public, London, UK (2024), Pangée, Montreal, QC (2023); Mrs., New York, NY (2022); and Carvalho Park, New York, NY (2022) Selected group exhibitions include Plains Art Museum, Fargo ND (2024); Chart, New York, NY (2024), (The University of Leeds’ Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery, Leeds, UK (2023); Boston University, Boston, MA (2023); Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, Rugby, UK (2022); Perrotin, New York, NY (2022); Hesse Flatow, New York, NY (2021), and Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA (2021); She was an artist in residence at the Joan Mitchell Center in New Orleans in 2022. Nestler has also conducted residencies at The Fores Project, London, UK, and The Lighthouse Works, Fishers Island, NY, among others. Her work is part of the permanent collection of the Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA, USA and has been featured and reviewed on Art21, in The Brooklyn Rail, BOMB Magazine, Hyperallergic and New York Magazine. She is part time faculty at Parsons School of Design and College of Staten Island (CUNY).

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 Mondays, 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
Raul DeLara
Guest Artist
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Guest Artist

Lectures & Development

Semester 2 · Winter 2027
4 meetings via Zoom + Asynchronous Lectures + Workshops
Meeting day & time Mondays, 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
Robin F. Williams
Artist Lecture + Visiting Critic
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Artist Lecture + Visiting Critic

The Full Picture

Semester 3 · Spring 2027
9 meetings via Zoom
9 weeks / 1 week off
Meeting day & time Mondays, 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
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Visiting Critic
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Visiting Critic

Group Exhibition — Chelsea, NYC

June 24th - 26th, 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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Virtual Salon
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Virtual Salon
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Virtual Salon

ADDITIONAL CONTENT

Lectures and workshops for all Canopy artists are offered virtually.
TBA
Special Topics Lecture
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Special Topics Lecture
Andrew Prayzner
Techincal Drawing Workshop
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TBA
Materials Workshop
TBA
Professional Practices Speaker

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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