The Labs
Greenhouse
A year-long New York City accelerator for directors, writers, composers, choreographers, designers and other generative artists to seed ambitious, unexpected work and build lasting artistic relationships.
Format
Hybrid: virtual meetings plus NYC weekends
Where
New York City and online
When
Year-long
Submissions
Open call · free
What it is
Unlike our other labs, the Greenhouse is not about a single project. It focuses on the range of generative skills each artist brings and the collaborations that grow between them. It’s for artists looking to start new work with OP, rather than get support for work already underway, though early-stage ideas are welcome.
Each year the cohort and its program director map out the structure together. Recently that has meant meetings twice a month, where members bring work for feedback, and full workshop weekends in New York to share work and working methods.
Who it's for
Artists with a clear, promising artistic vision who are excited to build community with like-minded peers. We prioritize underrepresented stories and voices, and look for a group of extraordinary artists who could make work with one another for years to come.
Anyone can submit: there is no age requirement, and you don’t need an agent.
What you'll do
- Present excerpts of your work, or responses to prompts, at as many meetings as you can.
- Read your cohort’s work and give feedback as a group.
- Generate new ideas and material regularly for group meetings.
What you get
- A year-long creative community in New York.
- Regular feedback from a cohort of generative artists.
- Workshop weekends in NYC to share work and methods.
- Collaborators across disciplines.
- Ongoing support through OP Forward (optional).
Dates and schedule
The Greenhouse runs for a year, with meetings about twice a month and occasional in-person weekends in New York City. The cohort sets its schedule with its program director at the start of the year.
Submitting
Submissions for 2027 are open November 9, 2026 to 11:59 pm ET on January 3, 2027. Along with the bio in our common submission form, Greenhouse submitters tell us what they hope to gain from the group at this point in their career, and briefly outline three hypothetical projects that show the range of their interests. (These aren’t projects you’d work on in the lab; they help us get to know you.)