Attention Labs
The Attention Labs are an experiential, participatory workshop curriculum dedicated to the joint exploration of radical human attention. Through group attention practices and guided discussions, we create and test tools to build sanctuaries of attention — as well as networks of solidarity to sustain them.
You can see participant feedback from our recent Labs HERE.
The first Lab was held at the American Academy of Arts and Letters in March of 2022. Since then, we have facilitated Labs for over a thousand participants across the United States and internationally, from the ages of seven to 79, in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
The Labs earned a shout-out from education leader and social justice visionary Danielle Allen in a recent speech for the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. To see images and feedback from past Labs, visit our Attention Labs Archive. To learn more about the Labs, watch this series of micro-documentaries.
We host Labs at the conclusion of each of our courses. Labs are free, but require registration. You can reserve a seat at one of our upcoming Labs here.
Upcoming Labs:
Our Attention Labs introduce participants to the three pillars of Attention Activism: STUDY, SANCTUARY, and COALITION. Labs are free, and all are welcome!
STUDY. An introduction to the collective study of attention through Practices and group discussions.
SANCTUARY. Exploring techniques and frameworks for Sanctuaries of Attention.
COALITION. Building the Attention Activism movement.
Registrants who are added to the waitlist will be notified if a spot opens up.
Tues, Sept 2 (6:30pm - 9:00pm) • STUDY
Wed, Sept 17 (6:30pm - 9:00pm) • STUDY
Sat, Sept 27 (12:30pm - 3:00pm) • SANCTUARY
Mon, Oct 6 (6:30pm - 9:00pm) • TRAIN-the-TRAINER
Tues, Oct 7 (6:30pm - 9:00pm) • COALITION
Sat, Oct 18 (12:30pm - 3:00pm) • STUDY
Thurs, Oct 23 (6:30pm - 9:00pm) • SANCTUARY
Sun, Nov 2 (12:30pm - 3:00pm) • COALITION
Wed, Nov 12 (6:30pm - 9:00pm) • STUDY
Wed, Nov 19 (6:30pm - 9:00pm) • TRAIN-the-TRAINER
Thurs, Nov 20 (6:30pm - 9:00pm) • SANCTUARY
Wed, Dec 3 (6:30pm - 9:00pm) • COALITION
All above labs take place in the SoRA Sanctuary at 55 Washington St., Ste. 736 in DUMBO, BK
Have a group of folks who want to think about (and practice) Attention Activism? We work with high school students, university professors, corporate boards, museums, public libraries, and more. We can build a program for your community! Reach out to Peter Schmidt, Program Director: <peter@sustainedattention.net>