CATALYST 360º / OPEN CALLS 2026

As part of our 2026 research and creation programme supported by the Arts Council of Wales, we are excited to announce the next round of Catalyst 360º:

3 Immersive Arts Residencies: Three residencies will support the research, development and presentation of innovative projects in our immersive dome space. Open to local and international artists, organisations and collectives with experience in creating immersive projects.

IMMERSIVE ARTS RESIDENCY 2026

1 Wales based artist or collective
1 UK based artist or collective
1 International artist or collective

This strand will facilitate 3 residency opportunities to support the research, development, and presentation of new immersive productions and live experiences. This open call is specifically aimed at local and international artists with experience in creating immersive projects, encouraging them to bring their expertise to develop innovative work within this unique medium.

The call invites creative practitioners to submit projects that leverage the unique capabilities of CULTVR Lab and its forward facing performance space, which features a 360º immersive dome with a 16.1 surround sound system. The Lab was formed to facilitate engagement with immersive arts and this is your chance to experiment, test ideas, and develop creative outcomes for presentation within this environment.

The intensive Immersive Residency Programme will support the awarded creatives for one month (this can be working remotely) with access to CULTVR’s dome venue over a period of 5 to 7 days (as a consecutive block or individual days spread over a month). The resources offered will be evaluated based on the needs of each project and the proposed schedule.

Deadline: 9th of January 2026 (5pm GMT)

For further information on the application process, please consult the full guidelines to ensure that your project aligns with the programme’s objectives