Announcing the 2025 French Immersion Laureate institutions

The Immersive Exhibition Grants for Cultural Institutions and Venues were created in 2024 to encourage American institutions to showcase French works, offering grants of $10,000 to each laureate. The jury, comprised of Barbara London, Benoît Baume, René Pinnell, and Ana Brzezinska, selected five institutions to support French XR productions! Discover the full list of grantees below, and stayed tuned for more information on their upcoming VR exhibitions. ## 2025 GRANTEES – INSTITUTIONS [...] Fulton County is introducing a dynamic project Immersive Horizons: French Cinema in VR showcasing four VR films from French distributor Diversion Cinema centered on various themes: The Real Thing (urban planning), -22.7 (scientific/artistic exploration), Dreamin’Zone (the impact of war), and Bloom (climate change). Screenings at 12 library branches will provide free access to Meta Quest headsets for over 1,000 residents, democratizing cutting-edge technology and global art. [...] Building on past VR successes, this initiative reinforces Fulton County’s dedication to cultural enrichment, lifelong learning, and fostering global perspectives. It offers transformative experiences to residents, making art and technology accessible to all.