The Lab

The Lab's mission is to support the development of new visual, performing, media, sonic and literary art. We assist emerging and underrepresented experimental artists in the creation and production of new work. Of particular interest is work which crosses boundaries, encourages evolving artistic and social dialogue between artists and audiences, and develops the culture and community of the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1984 by a group of interdisciplinary artists, The Lab has earned a reputation as a foremost presenter of experimental art. Critics, audiences, artists, and other organizations look... [more]

The Lab's mission is to support the development of new visual, performing, media, sonic and literary art. We assist emerging and underrepresented experimental artists in the creation and production of new work. Of particular interest is work which crosses boundaries, encourages evolving artistic and social dialogue between artists and audiences, and develops the culture and community of the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1984 by a group of interdisciplinary artists, The Lab has earned a reputation as a foremost presenter of experimental art. Critics, audiences, artists, and other organizations look to The Lab to find today's emerging artists. The Lab presents around forty live events and fifteen solo and group exhibitions per year, offers two yearly performance residencies, and is currently developing initiatives around community engagement, education, and writers' workshops. [show less]