Spring 2025 applications are now open.

APPLY HERE

For information:

Visit Labs to learn about the different Crit Labs. 

New: Winter Intensive + Max Lab

Visit About page for details about Lab pedagogy.

Visit Artist Pages to see the current cohort of Lab artists.

Visit the Fellowship page to learn about the full benefits, meet current and past Fellows, and for application.

Crit Lab Orientation is required for all artists new to the Crit Lab.

The Crit Lab is an artist-run self-funded organization. We are committed to to keeping program costs for artists as low as possible, while paying a fair wage to our director, staff, visiting artists and faculty. We offer generous flexible interest-free payment plans and are happy to support you in joining The Lab.

Applications do not obligate or guarantee placement or participation. Your application holds your space in the curation process. Space is NOT held if application is not filled out. Deposit alone does not guarantee a space. Info on cohorts and dates is sent once sessions are curated.

Meetings times are Eastern NY time.

AM: 9am-12:30pm

PM: 1:30-5pm

EVE: 5:30-9pm

includes 30 minute social time+10-15 minute break

TUITION

Max Lab: $975

(Main/NxtLvl/Max Lab have max 7 artists)

Project Lab: Max 4 people $950

Hybrid+In-Person Labs:

Hybrid Labs: Includes 1-2 in-person Labs $675 

In-Person NxtLvl Lab at MAPSpace $675

Outside Crit Lab Studios $800 +travel/lodging

TERMS:

To ensure commitment to the process, build continuity, confidence, and integrity between members, and protect the nature of the relationships built in the meetings, no full or partial refunds are available once sessions begin. While we understand that life happens, we ask that everyone do their best to clear their schedules for all dates. Switching groups is not possible once session starts. 

Due to the impact on the curation and small number of artists in each group, $100 deposit is non-refundable for cancellations by artists. Deposits are fully refunded if Lab changes dates, your application is not accepted, and for special circumstances incurred by the Lab. No deposit refunds if artist cancels within 14 days of first meeting.

Checks via snail mail are always welcome: 

To: The Crit Lab LLC

811 Central Avenue, #2

Peekskill, NY 10566

NOTE: Payment plans are by check only.