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Immersive Arts UK
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A brand new funding and support programme for UK-based artists, designed to help them develop their art by using immersive technologies. https://immersivearts.uk/
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Join the online launch of Arts and Technologies in China: Connecting Futures! Wed 3 Dec 2025, 9:00 GMT / 17:00 BJT

Featuring report author Gary Zhexi Zhang, case studies from MANA and Zhang Daming, plus sector reflections from Tom Millen and Verity McIntosh.

Book a free ticket: ow.ly/VvBK50XxCor
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Looking forward to this conversation with British Council. They will introduce the 'Arts and Technologies in China: Connecting Futures' report and Tom Millen and I from @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social will share learning from a recent trip to Beijing and Shanghai.

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Online Report Launch - 'Arts & Technologies in China - Connecting Futures'
Join us online for the launch of 'Arts and Technologies in China: Connecting Futures'
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November 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Join the online launch of Arts and Technologies in China: Connecting Futures! Wed 3 Dec 2025, 9:00 GMT / 17:00 BJT

Featuring report author Gary Zhexi Zhang, case studies from MANA and Zhang Daming, plus sector reflections from Tom Millen and Verity McIntosh.

Book a free ticket: ow.ly/VvBK50XxCor
November 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Apply for the opportunity to be Senior Research Associate in Immersive Tools and Technologies!

University of Bristol
Salary: £43,482–£50,253 per annum
Contract: Open ended, full time
Deadline: Sun 14 Dec 2025

Apply online: https://ow.ly/8q7R50XwOo1
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Come along to one of our test performances of BLACK SHUCK an immersive Folk Horror, coming to venues in the East Midlands just in time for Halloween🎃See Black Shuck, just don't look into it's eyes!
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🙏With thanks to @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Today we're saying goodbye to our amazing producer for Northern Ireland, Colm O'Donnell 💓. We wish him good luck is his new role and we'll be introducing our new producer for Northern Ireland really soon. Read about our team in English and Welsh: immersivearts.uk/about-us
October 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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From the harbourside to Japan’s second city: Watershed is taking cuddly plants, interactive tapestries and sketching robots from Bristol to Osaka, Japan, as part of Playable City Osaka.
Watershed takes Playable City to Japan
From the harbourside to Japan’s second city: Watershed is taking cuddly plants, interactive tapestries and sketching robots from Bristol to Osaka, Japan, as part of Playable City Osaka.
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October 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Delighted to share the first research report from
@immersiveartsuk.bsky.social
It's a deep dive into the immersive arts exhibition and distribution ecosystem, bringing together interviews and recommendations from an incredible group of experts. immersivearts.uk/news/first-r...
First Report: Early days of the immersive exhibition network - Immersive Arts
Over the past 10–15 years, the appetite for immersive work both from artists and audiences has grown faster than the networks supporting it. This report brings together insights and recommendations fr...
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October 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We’re pleased to share our first Immersive Arts Report: Early days of the immersive exhibition network, authored by Amy Densley, Tom Abba, and Verity McIntosh.

Read the full report: immersivearts.uk/news/first-report
October 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Me on spatial sound and Ian Gallagher on building underwater world in 3D. Follow us to learn more updates about the project!

Lost Communications: Underwater supported by @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social , @soundukarts.bsky.social & Norwich University of Arts
September 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
There's less than a week left to apply for Funding.
Artists can apply to Explore (£5,000), Experiment (£20,000), or Expand (£50,000) their creative practice with immersive technologies.

Apply on our website: immersivearts.uk/funding

Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
One week to go!

Our website with loads of helpful guidance – from access support and guidance documents. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your ideas these materials are here to help.
immersivearts.uk/resources/application-links-downloads

Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
September 22, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Two weeks to go!

Artists at all levels of experience are invited to apply, to Explore, Experiment or Expand their creative practice using immersive technology. immersivearts.uk/funding

Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
September 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We’re three weeks away from closing our final round of funding.

On our Links & Downloads page you'll find FAQs, guidance on making an application, and useful links:

immersivearts.uk/resources/application-links-downloads

Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
Application links & downloads - Immersive Arts
Find links, guidance, access support, and downloads which include guidelines — everything you need to help with your application.
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September 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Thinking of applying to the Immersive Arts UK 2025 funding round?

Don't miss the Inspiration Days - happening across the UK to explore how tech can elevate your creative practice.

Book now ⬇️
Bookings now open for Inspiration Days. Free UK workshops this September for artists interested in how immersive technologies can support creative practice. Liverpool, Belfast, Brecon, Dundee, Cambridge: immersivearts.uk/events
September 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) has launched its very first Cinema of the Year award, voted for by cinemagoers – and we need your help to get us shortlisted!

Vote for us now! www.bifa.film/coty-vote/?c...
VOTE NOW! · BIFA · British Independent Film Awards
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August 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Looking forward to reopening the Lazarus #EngineRoom next week with our @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social investigation into XR tech within Shakespeare worlds by working with @adamlenson.bsky.social- standby for daily updates via our Engine Room blog

www.lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/engineroom
August 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Bookings now open for Inspiration Days. Free UK workshops this September for artists interested in how immersive technologies can support creative practice. Liverpool, Belfast, Brecon, Dundee, Cambridge: immersivearts.uk/events
August 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Vote now on SXSW Ideas, open until Sun 24 Aug 2025 🥳

Sensory storytelling – using XR to connect to the body

Panellists
- Deepa Mann-Kler – The Baby Factory is Closed
- Clémentine Bedos – Breathscapes
- Rowan James – Beat Blocks
- Marcin Gawin – Hermaphrogenesis
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PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. Enter ideas and vote to help shape Conference programming for SXSW and SXSW EDU.
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August 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Our annual gathering The Big Thing took place for the first time in June this year. It was a space where the immersive art community—at any stage in their journey—came to connect, spark new ideas, and push the boundaries of their practice.

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The Big Thing 2025
YouTube video by Immersive Arts UK
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August 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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📢 Bradford artists!

We're thrilled to be providing application support for artists and collectives from the Bradford district to apply to the @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social Fund!

🎟️ Online info session: Monday 11 August at 12.30 PM
📬 Apply by: Monday 17 August

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Immersive Arts Fund application support - Bradford Producing Hub
Registration closes Sunday 17 August 2025 at 11 PM Are you planning to apply to the Immersive Arts Fund? We’re providing application support to Bradford artists to develop their application to Immersi...
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August 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Immersive Arts is a funding and support programme for UK-based artists, designed to help them develop their art by using immersive technologies. Apply by 29 September immersivearts.uk/funding/ @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social
Funding - Immersive Arts
Apply for Immersive Arts funding to Explore (£5k), Experiment (£20k), or Expand (£50k) to grow your creative practice with immersive tech.
immersivearts.uk
August 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Unsure which funding strand to apply for?

Our funding quiz will help identify which funding strand you may be eligible for.

Take our quiz: immersivearts.uk/resources/quiz
July 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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We are proud to be supporting this fund! 🎉

The deadline for applications is 29 September 2025. 👇
The final round of Immersive Arts funding is now open! UK-based artists can apply for £5k, £20k or £50k to develop work with immersive tech. Open until Mon 29 Sep 2025. This is the last open call—apply now. immersivearts.uk/news/the-final-round-of-immersive-arts-funding-is-now-open
July 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The final round of Immersive Arts funding is now open! UK-based artists can apply for £5k, £20k or £50k to develop work with immersive tech. Open until Mon 29 Sep 2025. This is the last open call—apply now. immersivearts.uk/news/the-final-round-of-immersive-arts-funding-is-now-open
July 15, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Early next week, we’ll open the final round of funding.

If you’re thinking of applying and would like some support, you can join one of our free online sessions:

Funding Info Webinar
Thu 24 Jul, 16:00–17:00

Access Drop-In with Unlimited
Mon 28 Jul, 16:00–17:00

Sign up: immersivearts.uk/events
July 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM