Immersive Exhibition Grants
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U.S.-based cultural institutions and venues
Program Overview!
Villa Albertine, in partnership with the Albertine Foundation and Institut Français, champions cultural exchange between France and the U.S. Backed by the French Ministry of Europe & Foreign Affairs, it supports immersive and digital art through grants, residencies, and exhibitions. With flagship programs like the Immersive Exhibition Grants, Villa Albertine nurtures artistic innovation, cross-border collaboration, and public engagement—promoting French creative excellence and strengthening transatlantic cultural ties.
Looking to bring cutting-edge French immersive experiences to U.S. audiences and receive grant support? The Villa Albertine Immersive Exhibition Grants offer a rare chance: up to $10,000 per project, backing from French and U.S. cultural institutions, and visibility at a professional XR fair. If you’re a U.S.-based venue with audience reach, a passion for immersive art, and distribution rights secured, this is your moment. Showcase advanced French XR work, enhance cultural exchange, and elevate your institution’s artistic impact—all with generous funding and professional recognition.
The Immersive Exhibition Grants fund U.S.-based venues to host French-produced XR or immersive exhibitions in Fall 2026. Grant recipients receive up to $10,000 to present immersive projects—ranging from VR, AR, 3D mapping, multisensory installations, to projection-based works. A selection committee evaluates proposals for artistic merit, audience engagement potential, and outreach strategy. A dedicated XR fair will follow, connecting French and U.S. creators and venues.
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Benefits:
- Up to $10,000 funding per selected exhibition to cover curation, production, marketing, and installation costs.
- Institutional visibility by showcasing at U.S. venues and participating in a high-profile XR fair.
- Professional networking: engagement with French XR creators, American cultural peers, and immersive media professionals.
- Expanded audience reach through immersive experiences presented in English and supported marketing strategies.
Eligibility Criteria
- Who can apply: Any U.S.-based cultural venue (e.g., museum, gallery, university, theater) exhibiting immersive/XR experiences.
- Project requirement: Must be a French creation or majority co-production with U.S. distribution rights.
- Language requirement: English-language exhibition materials mandatory.
- Technical formats: Open to 3DoF, 6DoF, multi-user VR, immersive projection, 3D mapping, and similar formats.
Application Process
- Confirm eligibility and secure U.S. distribution rights for a French immersive project.
- Complete the online application form on the Villa Albertine website.
- Provide project details: exhibition concept, audience outreach plan, budget, venue capacity, and technical specs.
- Submit application by August 31, 2025 (11:59 PM ET).
- Independent committee selects four projects; results announced November 6, 2025.
- Funded venues exhibit the project in Fall 2026 and participate in the subsequent XR fair.
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About Immersive Exhibition Grants
Villa Albertine, in partnership with the Albertine Foundation and Institut Français, champions cultural exchange between France and the U.S. Backed by the French Ministry of Europe & Foreign Affairs, it supports immersive and digital art through grants, residencies, and exhibitions. With flagship programs like the Immersive Exhibition Grants, Villa Albertine nurtures artistic innovation, cross-border collaboration, and public engagement—promoting French creative excellence and strengthening transatlantic cultural ties.
Looking to bring cutting-edge French immersive experiences to U.S. audiences and receive grant support? The Villa Albertine Immersive Exhibition Grants offer a rare chance: up to $10,000 per project, backing from French and U.S. cultural institutions, and visibility at a professional XR fair. If you’re a U.S.-based venue with audience reach, a passion for immersive art, and distribution rights secured, this is your moment. Showcase advanced French XR work, enhance cultural exchange, and elevate your institution’s artistic impact—all with generous funding and professional recognition.