Immersive Arts Commission

The annual Immersive Arts Commission supports Australian artists to create major new immersive artworks at the intersection of contemporary art and emerging technologies.

The selected artists will demonstrate both artistic excellence and considered approaches to audience engagement – understanding that immersive work requires meaningful viewer participation to achieve its full potential. The commissioned works will be premiered as part of PICA’s Summer program before being toured across Western Australia in partnership with ART ON THE MOVE.

Key Considerations

The commission welcomes projects that address critical social and political issues, offering innovative, technology-driven perspectives on contemporary concerns.
We invite ambitious, highly creative and experimental immersive projects tailored for a gallery setting, with no restrictions on duration or format.
Interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged, with the primary outcome being an artwork employing immersive technologies.

Production Timeline

Projects must be ready to begin production in September 2025 to allow for a full 6-month development period.
The final artwork will be presented as part of PICA’s Summer program in February 2026.

Key Dates

Applications Open
Monday 21 July 2025

Applications Close
Friday 18 August 2025

Artist Notified
Monday 25 August 2025

Commission Commences
September 2025 – February 2026

Exhibition at PICA
February 2026

Regional Tour
2026-2027 (dates TBC)

Eligibility

This program is open to Australian artists at any stage of their career and practice, with a focus on immersive and technological formats.
Individual artists or collaborations are able to apply.
Participants in the Intensive Mentorship are encouraged to apply.
As the work will tour, artists must be in a position to commit to working with PICA and ART ON THE MOVE on its tour and supporting resource development, including educational material and providing artist talks.

Enquiries

Artists are encouraged to submit any questions about the program or their application prior to making submission. Please direct enquiries to Lillian Silk, Program Manager, boorda yeyi on lillian.silk@pica.org.au.

boorda yeyi

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

FOUNDATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

INTENSIVE MENTORSHIP

IMMERSIVE ARTS COMMISSION

REGIONAL TOURING

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ADVISORY GROUP

PICA would like to thank our Founding Patron The Ian Potter Foundation, our Principal Patrons Feilman Foundation and Lotterywest and, our Touring Partner ART ON THE MOVE.

The Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) is a non-profit, multi-arts organisation situated in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre on Whadjuk Noongar boodja in Western Australia. Since 1989, we have worked as a development and presenting organisation, delivering curated programs of exhibitions, contemporary dance, experimental theatre, new music and live art by Australian and international artists.

PICA is recognised as a leader at the intersection of art forms and champions artists who challenge boundaries. We provide studio, event, learning and access programs that forge connections between artists and audiences across cultures and geographies. We are committed to creating sustainable pathways for artists, working with them throughout their careers, remaining responsive to their changing needs and the evolving arts landscape.

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Header image: Sarah Aiken, Make Your Life Count, 2024. Photo: Tiffany Garvie.