Spring 2026 Applications

Spring 2026 News

This spring I am thrilled and proud to share that my partner Christopher Kaczmarek will be a Fulbright Scholar in India for teaching and research for spring 2026. Since I will accompany him and work on research of my own, there will be fewer full Crit Labs this spring. I've designed some special programs, will offer more individual artist and team consulting, and have invited visiting faculty to join us. 

APPLICATION FORM HERE

Note:
Times of Spring 2026 Labs:
EST 8:30am-12pm

PST 6:30-10pm

These times may shift by 30 min. Times for flex programs and smaller Labs will be organized individually. Meeting time includes 30 minute social time +10 minute  break. 


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

Cohort Lab: $225

Co-Writing Lab: $250

Main Lab: $700

NxtLvl Lab: $750

Duet Lab: $750

Project Lab: $950

Solo Lab: $950

Terzo Lab: $850


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 do their best to 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.


Tuition Links are posted in the Crit Lab Mighty Network once Labs are curated. No deposits are required. 


Cancellation within 2 weeks of start time results in 50% refund only. NO REFUNDS 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.

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