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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 6m

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.

www.watershed.co.uk

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Verity McIntosh @veritymcintosh.bsky.social · 1d

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...

immersivearts.uk

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 1d

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

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An-Ting @antingpig.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 14d

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.

Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 17d

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.

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 23d

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.

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

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.

immersivearts.uk

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Unlimited @weareunlimited.bsky.social · Sep 8

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 ⬇️

Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

It's a sunny day in Liverpool by the docks, a big, blue, barrel-like Immersive Arts character peers across the screen.

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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

www.bifa.film

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Lazarus Theatre Company @lazarustheatre.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · Aug 13

Hi Robyn, thanks for your message. I'm sorry you're having some issues submitting your application. I've flagged this with the producing team and we're looking into the issue. We'll get back to you soon as they can see your email. Thanks, Kat 🙂

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · Aug 7

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
participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

PanelPicker | SXSW Conference & Festivals

PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. Enter ideas and vote to help shape Conference programming for SXSW and SXSW EDU.

participate.sxsw.com

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · Aug 5

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.

youtu.be/DClTZYtQbQM?...

The Big Thing 2025

YouTube video by Immersive Arts UK

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Bradford Producing Hub @bdproducinghub.co.uk · Aug 4

📢 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

bdproducinghub.co.uk/funding-oppo...

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...

bdproducinghub.co.uk

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Kate Arthurs @kate-arthurs.bsky.social · Aug 2

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

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · Jul 15

We are proud to be supporting this fund! 🎉

The deadline for applications is 29 September 2025. 👇

Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · Jul 15

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

A blue backgound with an image if immersive work called the Hum, texts reads, 'Are you and an artist based in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, or England?

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · Jul 15

Mae rownd olaf cyllid Celfyddydau Ymdrochol bellach ar agor!
Gall artistiaid yn y DU wneud cais am £5k, £20k neu £50k i ddatblygu gwaith gan ddefnyddio technolegau ymdrochol.
Ar agor tan Ddydd Llun 29 Medi 2025.

Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · Jul 15

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

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · Jul 9

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

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · Jul 8

We love this article that culture journalist Kate Wellham wrote for Immersive Experience Network on What Immersive makers talked about at The Big Thing 2025. Read it now immersiveexperience.network/articles/big...

What Immersive Makers Talked About At The Big Thing 2025

Kate Wellham digests conversations around technology, culture, and the future of Immersive experiences at The Big Thing 2025 in Bradford.

immersiveexperience.network

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Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · Jun 27

Exciting Opportunity: @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social Producer at Crossover Labs! 🎨

🌍 Location: Remote, with option for hybrid working
📅 Deadline: 17:00 Wednesday 23 July

More info + how to apply here: xolabs.co.uk/jobs

XO LABS — Jobs - Crossover Labs

XO LABS Website

xolabs.co.uk

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · Jun 19

We are pleased to announce that the next round of funding will go live in July and will be open for apps until the end of Sep 25. Awards will be announced in Jan 26, with funded projects starting in Feb 26.

Read more: immersivearts.uk/news/updates-on-the-next-funding-round-opening-july-2025

A coral coloured character hangs upside down and peers across the screen. Underneath them it's a bright sunny day in Bristol with loads of colourful houses and trees.

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