Fall Applications are Open
Spring 2026 News
Check the Labs page for info on all the different Labs.
Curated cohorts create an amazing creative stew.
One of the extraordinary components of the Crit Lab is the careful curation of artists into meaningful cohorts. Labs are determined by curation combined with schedule. When you fill out an application, you are applying to be curated into the Lab community. The application asks for preferences in programs and dates. Artists are placed in a Lab, or contacted about the possibilities, and notified once curation is complete. We appreciate your patience as this magic comes together. Trust that it makes for amazing cohorts.
Orientation is required for all artists new to the Crit Lab.
Application holds your space in the curation process. Applications do not obligate or guarantee placement or participation. Space is NOT held if application is not filled out. Info on cohorts and dates is sent once sessions are curated.
TUITION
2026 Tuition: 5 month programs
Main Lab: $700
NxtLvl Lab: $750
Duet Lab: $750
Project Lab: $950
Solo Lab: $950
Terzo Lab: $850
Writing Lab: $850
Cohort Lab: Independent: $250
Co-Writing Lab:Independent: $275
We thank you for your interest and support. As a self-funded artist and woman-owned organization, we are committed to keeping program costs for artists as fair as possible while paying a reasonable wage to our staff, visiting artists and faculty. We offer 1-3 Fellowships each session depending on funding, and offer generous flexible interest-free payment plans for all no questions asked.
Reach out at info@thecritlab.com
TERMS:
To ensure commitment to the process, build continuity, trust, confidence, and integrity between members, and protect the nature of the relationships built in the meetings, we ask that participants clear their schedules for all dates. While we understand that life happens, being present and engaged for all meetings makes for the most impactful experience for all.
Meetings and chats are recorded for review.
Switching groups is not possible once session starts.
Full Tuition or payment plan installment must be paid before Lab access available. No deposits are required.
Cancellation within 3 weeks of start time results in 50% refund only. NO REFUNDS after this time or once the session begins. No exceptions.
NOTE: Payment plans are by venmo or zelle only.
Visit Labs to learn about the different Crit Labs.
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 benefits, meet current and past Fellows, and for application.