Immersive Exhibition Grants for Cultural Institutions and Venues

Immersive Exhibition Grants for Cultural Institutions and Venues is sponsored by Albertine Foundation (managed by Villa Albertine and the Albertine Foundation). This program supports U. S.

cultural institutions and venues in showcasing French immersive projects.

Call for Applications: 2025 - 2026 Immersive Exhibition Grants for Cultural Institutions and Venues - Villa Albertine From now until September 15, 2025, apply for the 2025 – 2026 Immersive Exhibition Grants for Cultural Institutions and Venues, part of Villa Albertine’s French Immersion program.

Recently announced at the 2025 Cannes Festival and managed by Villa Albertine and Albertine Foundation, with the support of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, and in partnership with the Institut Français, this grant program aims to support the exhibition of French immersive projects at US cultural institutions and venues.

Following a rigorous selection process by an independent committee, grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to four projects that will be exhibited at American venues in Fall 2025 – 2026 offering the best experiences to the largest possible audiences. At the end of the year, a fair will be organized bringing together XR professionals from both France and the United States.

French creators and producers can also submit their projects to be featured in our online catalogue, which US cultural institutions and venues can peruse, through this call for submissions here . Learn more below. This grant is the latest addition to Villa Albertine’s French Immersion program, which supports producers and creators of a range of XR projects and immersive experiences through a variety of actions and grants.

For US Cultural Institutions and Venues The Immersive Exhibition Grants for Cultural Institutions and Venues aims to encourage the distribution of French XR and immersive experiences in the United States, and create a new network of established cultural partners.

Deadline: September 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET Announcement of Results: November 6, 2025 Projects meeting the following eligibility criteria will be considered: Any U.S.-based venue exhibiting XR and immersive experiences to audiences is welcome to apply for a grant, including cultural institutions, museums, art galleries, cultural and social centers, universities, entertainment venues, movie theaters, etc. Exhibitions can be free or at a cost.

The experience must be a French creation (by a French production company or majority co-production). Formats: all XR and immersive formats, including 3 DoF, 6DoF, multi-user, immersive projection, 3D mapping, etc. Distribution rights for the US market must have been secured. The sponsored project must be available in English.

The jury will select the best projects based on the following criteria: Artistic interest in the production (including festival awards) Exhibition potential and outreach strategy (including marketing and local partnerships) Business and financial strength Projects promoting gender equality, sustainability, and local communities are preferred.

Cultural institutions and venues must apply directly via the form below to be considered for the grant. The final decision is made by an independent committee comprised of French and American XR and immersive professionals. A catalogue of immersive projects by French and France-based creators is available here .

Villa Albertine invites producers and creators of French productions (or majority co-productions) to share their XR projects through this call for submissions here . An online catalogue will present their works to US cultural institutions and venues, which may include them in their grant projects. The catalogue will be continually updated.

For any questions regarding the program or the application process, please contact: Program Officer, New Media Previously known as FACE Foundation, Albertine Foundation is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting French-American relations through innovative cultural and educational projects.

In close partnership with Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education of the French Embassy in the United States, Albertine Foundation promotes artistic, literary, and educational exchange and collaboration between creative professionals from both countries thanks to corporate, foundation, and individual support. Follow Albertine Foundation on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn .

The Institut français is responsible for France’s international cultural program. Supervised by both the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and by the Ministry of Culture, it promotes French culture abroad through cultural exchange initiatives.

Operating in a space where the arts, intellectual exchange, cultural and social innovation, and linguistic partnerships interact and intersect, it is also responsible for promoting the French language and the sharing of works, artists, and ideas all over the world. The Institut français is one of Villa Albertine’s main French partners.