The Space
@thespacearts.bsky.social
Connecting artists and audiences online.
We help arts, cultural and heritage organisations reach audiences through digital technologies and platforms.
We help arts, cultural and heritage organisations reach audiences through digital technologies and platforms.
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The Immersive Arts programme has secured more than £8.5 million to continue supporting artists working in immersive technologies for the next three years.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
September 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM
The Immersive Arts programme has secured more than £8.5 million to continue supporting artists working in immersive technologies for the next three years.
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social has launched a new initiative to equip cultural leaders to harness AI responsibly.
The programme takes place over six-days from December to May in-person and is designed to support peer-to-peer learning through in-person discussions and activities.
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The programme takes place over six-days from December to May in-person and is designed to support peer-to-peer learning through in-person discussions and activities.
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Executive Leadership Programme
The Executive Leadership Programme is an in-person modular course designed to support senior leaders to engage with AI in a way that is thoughtful, values-led and grounded in the realities of…
www.artscouncil.org.uk
September 17, 2026 at 10:01 AM
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social has launched a new initiative to equip cultural leaders to harness AI responsibly.
The programme takes place over six-days from December to May in-person and is designed to support peer-to-peer learning through in-person discussions and activities.
buff.ly/77xipZo
The programme takes place over six-days from December to May in-person and is designed to support peer-to-peer learning through in-person discussions and activities.
buff.ly/77xipZo
Three wonderful creatives discuss how and why they’re using immersive and interactive technologies to tell stories about home. Catch up on our YT channel
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4grBQL3
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/4gyWdpA
#Home #DigitalArt
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4grBQL3
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/4gyWdpA
#Home #DigitalArt
September 16, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Three wonderful creatives discuss how and why they’re using immersive and interactive technologies to tell stories about home. Catch up on our YT channel
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4grBQL3
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/4gyWdpA
#Home #DigitalArt
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4grBQL3
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/4gyWdpA
#Home #DigitalArt
The Creative Intelligence Award is a joint prize for artists and creative practitioners working at the intersection of art and technology.
Register your interest and be first to know when the call is open.
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Register your interest and be first to know when the call is open.
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September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Creative Intelligence Award is a joint prize for artists and creative practitioners working at the intersection of art and technology.
Register your interest and be first to know when the call is open.
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Register your interest and be first to know when the call is open.
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New research has highlighted the important role public libraries play in supporting communities and improving wellbeing.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
September 11, 2026 at 3:37 PM
New research has highlighted the important role public libraries play in supporting communities and improving wellbeing.
Imagine: your project has launched 🎉 but now people are asking for engagement rates and audience feedback, and, and…fear not, The Space’s evaluation framework can help! Get our insights here:
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4aJH0k0
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/3OMyN63
Find the framework here: bit.ly/40HnNtg
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4aJH0k0
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/3OMyN63
Find the framework here: bit.ly/40HnNtg
September 9, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Imagine: your project has launched 🎉 but now people are asking for engagement rates and audience feedback, and, and…fear not, The Space’s evaluation framework can help! Get our insights here:
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4aJH0k0
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/3OMyN63
Find the framework here: bit.ly/40HnNtg
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4aJH0k0
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/3OMyN63
Find the framework here: bit.ly/40HnNtg
📢 Deadline approaching! Dance creators - Sky Arts bursaries are offering:
* Personal bursary of £30k
* Rroject grant of £40k
* Mentoring and professional development opportunities
Apply today - buff.ly/ky9IJKv
Deadline is 9am on September 9th
* Personal bursary of £30k
* Rroject grant of £40k
* Mentoring and professional development opportunities
Apply today - buff.ly/ky9IJKv
Deadline is 9am on September 9th
September 7, 2026 at 9:39 AM
📢 Deadline approaching! Dance creators - Sky Arts bursaries are offering:
* Personal bursary of £30k
* Rroject grant of £40k
* Mentoring and professional development opportunities
Apply today - buff.ly/ky9IJKv
Deadline is 9am on September 9th
* Personal bursary of £30k
* Rroject grant of £40k
* Mentoring and professional development opportunities
Apply today - buff.ly/ky9IJKv
Deadline is 9am on September 9th
Documentary makers! @theguardian.com Documentaries and arte.tv have joined forces on a new fund to support filmmakers making short doc, exploring the theme of Democracy at Stake in Europe.
A winning project will receive £10k in production funding, editorial and creative support
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A winning project will receive £10k in production funding, editorial and creative support
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September 4, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Documentary makers! @theguardian.com Documentaries and arte.tv have joined forces on a new fund to support filmmakers making short doc, exploring the theme of Democracy at Stake in Europe.
A winning project will receive £10k in production funding, editorial and creative support
buff.ly/X1kMwc5
A winning project will receive £10k in production funding, editorial and creative support
buff.ly/X1kMwc5
How do you strike the balance between planning and breaking the rules when innovating in your digital projects? Get some invaluable advice from artists who have been there in our latest YT video
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4gQpdci
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/4pMR1SY
#DigitalInnovation #CreativePractice
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4gQpdci
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/4pMR1SY
#DigitalInnovation #CreativePractice
September 2, 2026 at 9:39 AM
How do you strike the balance between planning and breaking the rules when innovating in your digital projects? Get some invaluable advice from artists who have been there in our latest YT video
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4gQpdci
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/4pMR1SY
#DigitalInnovation #CreativePractice
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4gQpdci
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/4pMR1SY
#DigitalInnovation #CreativePractice
"Freelancing can be very rewarding, but it can also feel isolating"
Space Associate Sam Thodhlana outlines some of the realities of life as a freelancer. You can read all about it in @artsprofessional.co.uk.
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Space Associate Sam Thodhlana outlines some of the realities of life as a freelancer. You can read all about it in @artsprofessional.co.uk.
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Freelancing isn't just a way of working, it's a way of thinking - Arts Professional
Samantha Thodhlana is a freelance comms and marketing specialist. As an associate for The Space, she co-leads the Freelance Digital Network. Here, she outlines some of the realities of life as a…
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
August 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
"Freelancing can be very rewarding, but it can also feel isolating"
Space Associate Sam Thodhlana outlines some of the realities of life as a freelancer. You can read all about it in @artsprofessional.co.uk.
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Space Associate Sam Thodhlana outlines some of the realities of life as a freelancer. You can read all about it in @artsprofessional.co.uk.
buff.ly/1bcvT4P
Dance creators - Sky Arts bursaries are offering:
* Personal bursary of £30k
* Rroject grant of £40k
* Mentoring and professional development opportunities
Apply today - buff.ly/ky9IJKv
* Personal bursary of £30k
* Rroject grant of £40k
* Mentoring and professional development opportunities
Apply today - buff.ly/ky9IJKv
August 26, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Dance creators - Sky Arts bursaries are offering:
* Personal bursary of £30k
* Rroject grant of £40k
* Mentoring and professional development opportunities
Apply today - buff.ly/ky9IJKv
* Personal bursary of £30k
* Rroject grant of £40k
* Mentoring and professional development opportunities
Apply today - buff.ly/ky9IJKv
Unlimited Partner Awards are open – offering between £15,000 to £40,000 to support the creation of new work by disabled artists.
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Unlimited Partner Awards for disabled artists now open
11 awards totalling £280,000, available to disabled artists across England, Scotland, and Wales through partnerships with organisations across the UK
weareunlimited.org.uk
August 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Unlimited Partner Awards are open – offering between £15,000 to £40,000 to support the creation of new work by disabled artists.
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@barnsleymuseums.bsky.social are sharing some of their exhibits for #WorldFashionDay
and we can't let #WorldFashionDay go by without re-sharing our pants and slippers
August 21, 2026 at 1:01 PM
@barnsleymuseums.bsky.social are sharing some of their exhibits for #WorldFashionDay
Applications are open for Learning Through Making, a new fund from Freelands Foundation that provides grants of up to £25,000 for visual art education projects that creatively engage audiences with the process of making and exploration of materials.
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Learning Through Making Fund | Apply | Freelands Foundation
A new fund for UK-based visual arts organisations wanting to test, trial or explore material exploration and making. Applications close 11 September 2026.
freelandsfoundation.co.uk
August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Applications are open for Learning Through Making, a new fund from Freelands Foundation that provides grants of up to £25,000 for visual art education projects that creatively engage audiences with the process of making and exploration of materials.
buff.ly/jwoDWsB
buff.ly/jwoDWsB
The increasing polarisation of online spaces has seen an increase in abuse and harassment.
We’ve supported a number of organisations through their experiences and have a suite of materials that can help. We can support with:
* Consultancy
* Training
* Resources
* Social media audit
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We’ve supported a number of organisations through their experiences and have a suite of materials that can help. We can support with:
* Consultancy
* Training
* Resources
* Social media audit
buff.ly/LmFuv9R
Online harms and abuse - we're here to help | The Space
Operating in the realm of digital can open us up to online abuse and harassment. Here is a suite of resources that can help.
www.thespace.org
August 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The increasing polarisation of online spaces has seen an increase in abuse and harassment.
We’ve supported a number of organisations through their experiences and have a suite of materials that can help. We can support with:
* Consultancy
* Training
* Resources
* Social media audit
buff.ly/LmFuv9R
We’ve supported a number of organisations through their experiences and have a suite of materials that can help. We can support with:
* Consultancy
* Training
* Resources
* Social media audit
buff.ly/LmFuv9R
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Join us in Llandudno, Wed 9 - Fri 11 September for our annual event The Big Thing!
This year's theme, Play's the Thing, explores how artists invite audiences into their work in playful, meaningful and empowering ways.
Read about the full programme: immersivearts.uk/news/the-big-thing-in-llandudno
This year's theme, Play's the Thing, explores how artists invite audiences into their work in playful, meaningful and empowering ways.
Read about the full programme: immersivearts.uk/news/the-big-thing-in-llandudno
July 22, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Join us in Llandudno, Wed 9 - Fri 11 September for our annual event The Big Thing!
This year's theme, Play's the Thing, explores how artists invite audiences into their work in playful, meaningful and empowering ways.
Read about the full programme: immersivearts.uk/news/the-big-thing-in-llandudno
This year's theme, Play's the Thing, explores how artists invite audiences into their work in playful, meaningful and empowering ways.
Read about the full programme: immersivearts.uk/news/the-big-thing-in-llandudno
Sundance Collab has launched a new social-first short films challenge. They are seeking 5 filmmakers from around the world to create original, 60-90 second film designed specifically for vertical social platforms.
There’s an online support programme and $20k for those selected.
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There’s an online support programme and $20k for those selected.
buff.ly/JvsaFZJ
Merrell Brand-Supported Storytelling Program
The Merrell Brand-Supported Storytelling Program in collaboration with Sundance Collab is launching a global storytelling program to redefine how brand-supported narratives are created and…
collab.sundance.org
August 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Sundance Collab has launched a new social-first short films challenge. They are seeking 5 filmmakers from around the world to create original, 60-90 second film designed specifically for vertical social platforms.
There’s an online support programme and $20k for those selected.
buff.ly/JvsaFZJ
There’s an online support programme and $20k for those selected.
buff.ly/JvsaFZJ
New Sky Arts Bursaries will provide 20 dance-makers funding, mentoring, industry access and national visibility to help take their work to the next level.
Bursaries cover both living and project costs, while also providing mentoring, industry networking and opportunities.
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Bursaries cover both living and project costs, while also providing mentoring, industry networking and opportunities.
buff.ly/wOhHdwK
juliarausingskyartsbursaries.com
August 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
New Sky Arts Bursaries will provide 20 dance-makers funding, mentoring, industry access and national visibility to help take their work to the next level.
Bursaries cover both living and project costs, while also providing mentoring, industry networking and opportunities.
buff.ly/wOhHdwK
Bursaries cover both living and project costs, while also providing mentoring, industry networking and opportunities.
buff.ly/wOhHdwK
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The #GreenLibraries map is taking shape. Get ahead - add your events. Looking for examples and inspiration? Check out the 2025 map. Use our lovely resources to start promoting your activities - get the balling rolling before summer ends. Green inspo here: https://ow.ly/c4et50ZwT93
August 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The #GreenLibraries map is taking shape. Get ahead - add your events. Looking for examples and inspiration? Check out the 2025 map. Use our lovely resources to start promoting your activities - get the balling rolling before summer ends. Green inspo here: https://ow.ly/c4et50ZwT93
Whether you’re an artist, a producer or simply curious about how artists use digital technologies to share their stories, join our webinar next week to explore a theme that connects us all: home
🏠 13 Aug at 11am: bit.ly/4fAkts9
#Home #DigitalArt
🏠 13 Aug at 11am: bit.ly/4fAkts9
#Home #DigitalArt
August 6, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Whether you’re an artist, a producer or simply curious about how artists use digital technologies to share their stories, join our webinar next week to explore a theme that connects us all: home
🏠 13 Aug at 11am: bit.ly/4fAkts9
#Home #DigitalArt
🏠 13 Aug at 11am: bit.ly/4fAkts9
#Home #DigitalArt
Want to make your work more accessible using Alt text and Audio Description but not sure where to start?
We can help - our tips on writing descriptive alt text can dramatically reduce confusion and improve the user experience for everyone.
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#Access #DigitalInclusion #AltText
We can help - our tips on writing descriptive alt text can dramatically reduce confusion and improve the user experience for everyone.
buff.ly/QdZ4y1U
#Access #DigitalInclusion #AltText
Using alt text effectively | The Space
Tips on writing descriptive alt text to dramatically reduce confusion and improve the user experience for everyone.
www.thespace.org
August 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Want to make your work more accessible using Alt text and Audio Description but not sure where to start?
We can help - our tips on writing descriptive alt text can dramatically reduce confusion and improve the user experience for everyone.
buff.ly/QdZ4y1U
#Access #DigitalInclusion #AltText
We can help - our tips on writing descriptive alt text can dramatically reduce confusion and improve the user experience for everyone.
buff.ly/QdZ4y1U
#Access #DigitalInclusion #AltText
Have you heard the (Un)Common Ground podcast by Battersea Arts?
It's a special live recording at the @artsprofessional.co.uk Business of the Arts Summit and looks at what the rise of right-wing populism could mean for the arts sector.
It's a special live recording at the @artsprofessional.co.uk Business of the Arts Summit and looks at what the rise of right-wing populism could mean for the arts sector.
July 30, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Have you heard the (Un)Common Ground podcast by Battersea Arts?
It's a special live recording at the @artsprofessional.co.uk Business of the Arts Summit and looks at what the rise of right-wing populism could mean for the arts sector.
It's a special live recording at the @artsprofessional.co.uk Business of the Arts Summit and looks at what the rise of right-wing populism could mean for the arts sector.
Four brilliant creatives working at the cutting edge of AI and the arts share their experiences of navigating the tension between innovation and ethics. Catch up on our YT channel:
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4bM2kFp
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/4fP7QJS
#AI #DigitalArt
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4bM2kFp
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/4fP7QJS
#AI #DigitalArt
July 30, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Four brilliant creatives working at the cutting edge of AI and the arts share their experiences of navigating the tension between innovation and ethics. Catch up on our YT channel:
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4bM2kFp
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/4fP7QJS
#AI #DigitalArt
👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4bM2kFp
⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/4fP7QJS
#AI #DigitalArt
Hurry - the deadline to apply for free digital mentoring is Thursday 30 July.
Are you in an arts or cultural organisation looking to unlock your digital potential? Want to reach wider audiences or create compelling digital content?
Our FREE digital mentoring programme has already transformed organisations across England and can support you...
Our FREE digital mentoring programme has already transformed organisations across England and can support you...
Mentoring for cultural organisations | The Space
The Space's Strategic Mentoring Programme supports cultural organisations to tackle digital challenges
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July 29, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Hurry - the deadline to apply for free digital mentoring is Thursday 30 July.
Are you in an arts or cultural organisation looking to unlock your digital potential? Want to reach wider audiences or create compelling digital content?
Our FREE digital mentoring programme has already transformed organisations across England and can support you...
Our FREE digital mentoring programme has already transformed organisations across England and can support you...
Mentoring for cultural organisations | The Space
The Space's Strategic Mentoring Programme supports cultural organisations to tackle digital challenges
buff.ly
July 28, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Are you in an arts or cultural organisation looking to unlock your digital potential? Want to reach wider audiences or create compelling digital content?
Our FREE digital mentoring programme has already transformed organisations across England and can support you...
Our FREE digital mentoring programme has already transformed organisations across England and can support you...