Canopy 2.0 is a two-semester program for artists who have completed one year of The Canopy Program
Enrollment will open in April 2025.
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Canopy 2.0 Program Overview

Two Mentors and Two Semesters
Work with each mentor for a full semester, meeting 1-on-1 and in groups, for in-depth, consistent guidance.
Self-Directed Winter Term
Time set aside between semesters for artists to develop their work, self-organize with peers, and receive 1-on-1 virtual studio visits with select canopy mentors for additional feedback.
Additional Faculty
Based on Canopy 2.0 Cohort's interests and needs, faculty will curate a round of workshops featuring new faculty to touch on specific subjects and techniques. Canopy 2.0 artists are also welcome to attend in person drawing salons with Loren Erdrich.
Group Critique
Artist will review work with an intimate cohort of 10 artist peers + 1 mentor, and visiting critics.
Guest Critics + Artist Lectures
For Fall 2024, Sangram Majumdar, David Humphrey, Angelina Gualdoni will join as great critics. Additional visiting artists and lecturers will be selected by Canopy faculty based on Cohort's interests and needs.
1-on-1s
First semester: Exclusive office hours with additional/current Canopy Faculty. For Fall 2024, Matt Phillips Second semester: Real talk + feedback about professional practices for artists with art world professionals.
Writing Edits
Artist statement edits by a guest editor, Amanda Nedham, who completed the first round of artist statement edits for artists in Canopy 1.0. This allows for continuity within artist statement edits through the program.
Panel Review
The final semester of Canopy 2.0 will culminate in a Panel Review for each cohort. The panel will consist of your 2nd Semester Mentor, your 1st Semester Mentor or a Canopy Faculty, and an invited esteemed Visiting Critic!
The inaugural 2.0 cohort is led by:

Catherine Haggarty + Yevgeniya Baras

Cohort artists:

Jenny Zoe Casey
Linda Colletta
Emma John
Rachel Morrissey
Emily Silver
Emily Tironi
Hagar Sadan
Dena Robertson
Erin Goodine
Judy Riola
Alison Pilkington

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