The Exhibition Lab
January – June 2023
Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 9:30 EST (one class each month for a total of 5 classes)
Applications will open on November 1st for the January 2023 edition
Deadline: Friday, December 9th, Midnight EST
Sign up for The Photographer’s Report (bottom of the page) for updates
This six-month intensive is for students who wish to further develop an ongoing project for exhibition.
- Enrollment by application only
- Class size is limited to 8 students
- All classes are conducted via Zoom Meeting.
What is the Exhibition Lab?
Michael Foley co-founded the Exhibition Lab in 2010 to study fine art photography dedicated to learning by critique.
Located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan in the gallery space of Foley Gallery, the Ex Lab will function as a hub for studying photography outside of traditional academic venues.
Classes are small in size to encourage participation and interaction. The overarching goal of the Ex Lab, in addition to sharing knowledge and fostering dialogue, is to provide fine art photographers with a ‘home base,’ a place of learning, discourse, and community. Michael Foley’s expertise as a gallery owner and academic and the Lab’s location within the walls of an established and celebrated gallery will be the foundation of the Lab’s connection to the professional community.
How to Apply
This class is open to all levels by application only. Submit 8 images from a cohesive body of work along with a hundred-word artist statement and why you would like to join. Each jpg should be no larger than 1 MG. In addition, you may be asked to set up an interview via Skype/Zoom. If accepted, you will be given a link to sign up and submit a deposit. If you have already taken classes at the Exhibition Lab, you still must apply.
Click on the “Apply to the Ex Lab” link below, attach 8 jpegs, artist statement, and why you would like to join. Please put “Ex Lab Application” in the subject line.
How classes work
Each class is 3 hours long and limited to 8 students. Michael will lead classes, and on 3 occasions, he will be joined by Elinor Carucci. The last class will feature a final critique with Michael and two Guest Artists.
Classes run from January to June. You must be able to attend at least 4 of the 5 critique sessions. We will meet on one Wednesday each month. Final dates TBD. All classes are held via Zoom.
Monthly Guidance
Each month, Michael will do a 30-minute “Check-in” meeting with you via Zoom. It’s a way to review that month’s critique and reflect on ways to move forward in your practice.
The Exhibition
Throughout the term, you will be working toward a three-week summer exhibition at Foley Gallery. Each photographer will be fairly represented on the walls of the gallery.
Tuition
Tuition for the program is $2200. This includes:
- 5 group critique sessions lasting 3+ hours (three of which will be co-led with Elinor Carucci. Additionally, the last class will feature two guest artists for a final critique)
- 4 individual coaching/mentoring calls lasting 30 minutes each
- 3-week summer exhibition at Foley Gallery
A deposit of $500 is due upon acceptance. The remaining balance is to be paid on January 5th, 2023 (payment plans are also available).