Our Work
Outreach, Projects & Continued Education
Off The Lane’s Outreach programs are specifically geared towards giving back to the arts community in a variety of ways. Through OTL’s Special Projects, we will continue to give back by providing additional support to individuals, schools and other non-profit organizations to help fulfill their need of creative and artistic guidance. Continued Education goes back to the heart of why this organization began. Our entire team at OTL knows first hand how versatile training, education and networking can play directly into the success of one’s career.
BOOST
Off The Lane’s BOOST Program is designed for early career artists 18+ who have lived in NYC while pursuing the arts for at least one year. We implement tailored challenges in order to help BOOSTers progress towards their specific career objectives. Through one-on-one sessions, BOOST provides resources and advice along with periodic events that feature relevant experts to help provide insight to meet creative goals.
ColLab
ColLab: An Experimental Workshop challenges NYC artists to create new, interactive and/or interdisciplinary live performance work to be workshopped and presented in the Off The Lane performance space. The ColLab program also hosts networking events for interdisciplinary artists to connect and brainstorm their collaborations! ColLab offers producing support for projects featuring theatre, dance, music, film, visual art, photography, and more.
We envision creating new, performing arts works that are cross-genre, cross-discipline, and cross-cultural in a way that unifies the arts and gives new voices, partnerships, and ideas a platform that they’ve never had before.
Mentorship Program
The Off The Lane Mentorship Program connects motivated college seniors and young professionals 18+ looking to move to NYC with working creative professionals to enrich, educate, and engage them in their transition into a new, artistic, working community. Over the course of the session, Mentees will meet with their individual Mentors once a week virtually (or in person depending on location/availability) for 8 weeks. The Mentors will cover a wide variety of topics such as housing, transportation, networking, finances and entertainment industry insight, resources, and training.
School Partnerships Program
Off The Lane’s School Partnership Program offers collaborative workshop experiences that put students at the center of the creative process. Rooted in our belief that students learn best through action, these workshops invite young artists to explore, create, and problem-solve in real time. Guided by industry professionals and shaped by Off The Lane’s commitment to collaboration, each session empowers students to trust their instincts, share their voices, and develop their skills through doing—not just observing.