Join me next Friday in London to view the @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social funded project ‘The Whale’ at Frameless!
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#ImmersiveArt #ImmersiveTech
This 20-min single-player VR experience places audiences inside the body and psyche of Zoraan, a British-born Sikh woman navigating menopause amid climate collapse, digital surveillance and the lingering legacies of colonial medicine.
A yellow movie poster titled "The Baby Factory is Closed" features a gloved hand holding a scalpel. The text is bold, with festival accolades. The tone is intriguing and thought-provoking.
The Baby factory Is Closed (TBFIC) is written and directed by Deepa Mann-Kler, produced by Eva Robinson and executive produced by Liz Rosenthal premiering and at @sxsw.com 2026.
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A snow-dusted path beside a serene canal reflects leafless trees, under a blue sky. A large, abstract blue shape with cartoon eyes adds whimsy.
We’ve shared a funding update following on from our final funding call in Oct 2025. Thank you to everyone who applied, sharing your incredible ideas and inspiring creative practice with us. Read the update: immersivearts.uk/news/immersive-arts-funding-update
What cracking season of R&D we've had over the past few weeks, and we'd love to share with you all what we've been up to.
The first project explored XR tech within Shakespeare performance supported by @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social
www.lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/engineroom
#LazarusEngineRoom
A black-and-white photo on a coral background shows a playful moment between Andrew and Eden Kotting. Text above reads "Immersive Highlights."
Welcome to our first seasonal blog of the year from Jan - March 2026! We share immersive art experiences that explore different art forms through creative technologies, to ignite your curiosity and imagination.
Read our blog: immersivearts.uk/news/immersive-highlights-jan-mar-26
Byddwn yn cael seibiant dros wyliau'r Nadolig, rhwng dydd Llun 23 Rhagfyr 2025 a dydd Llun 5 Ionawr 2026. Dymuniadau gorau i chi ar gyfer tymor yr ŵyl. 🥳✨🎉
Gwyliau Llawen!
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We will be taking a break over the Christmas holidays, between Mon 23 Dec 2025 - Mon 5 Jan 2026. We send our warmest wishes for the festive season. 🥳✨🎉
Happy Holidays!
On Wed 3 Dec 2025, Arts and Technologies in China: Connecting Futures a new British Council–commissioned report was launched. This online webinar included a presentation of the report’s key findings by its author.
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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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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
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
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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
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
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.
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...
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ⬇️
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...
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
It's a sunny day in Liverpool by the docks, a big, blue, barrel-like Immersive Arts character peers across the screen.
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
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 🙂
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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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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