Sign up to an Immersive Arts Inspiration Day or Funding Information Webinar!

Immersive Arts is a UK-wide programme dedicated to helping artists create and share extraordinary immersive art. The programme is led by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), with the lead hub at Pervasive Media Studio in Bristol, and Watershed as Executive Producer. The programme partners with the University of Bristol and cultural organisations in Belfast (Nerve Centre), Derry (Nerve Centre), Cardiff (Wales Millennium Centre), and Glasgow (Cryptic) to offer a diverse, inclusive, and accessible range of opportunities. Crossover Labs will lead the training and showcasing initiatives, with strategic support from Unlimited, Innovate UK Immersive Tech Network, XR Diversity Initiative, and an international Advisory Board.

Find an Inspiration Day Near You

Artists with little or no experience in immersive technology are invited to attend an Inspiration Day during September and October. These day-long workshops aim to demystify immersive arts and provide inspiration for integrating technology into creative practices. The sessions are not compulsory and are friendly, open, and designed to help artists with their funding applications.

Sign up to one of the following in-person sessions:

• Glasgow - Wed 25 Sept, register here
• Belfast - Fri 27 Sept, register here 
• Cardiff - Wed 2 Oct, register here 
• Sheffield - Wed 16 Oct, register here
• Bristol - Fri 18 Oct, register here 

Alternatively, you can join us at an online session:

• Online - Tue  22 Oct, register here

Register for a Funding Information Webinar

These hour-long, online sessions are for anyone interested in applying for Immersive Arts funding, regardless of experience. Attendees will learn about available funds, meet the team, and have the chance to ask questions.

• Wed  9 Oct 1pm-2pm, register here (this webinar will feature BSL translation)
• Tue 15 Oct 5pm-6pm, register here (this session will be Audio described)
• Wed 30 Oct  11am-12pm, register here (this is an 'ask about access drop-in session')

About Immersive Arts

Immersive Arts is a new three-year UK-wide programme aimed at helping artists of all backgrounds explore and use immersive technologies. It provides training, mentoring, and funding across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, fostering a supportive network and community. 

The programme focuses on ‘Immersive Art,’ which uses technology like virtual and augmented reality to actively engage audiences and connect them with both physical and digital spaces. Funding for Immersive Arts is provided through a collaboration between the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Arts Council England, Arts Council of Wales (ACW), Creative Scotland, and Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI), with additional support from The National Lottery. You can read more about it here.

Ongoing opportunity