Shaping the future of technology in museums

Nov. 20, 2019 — Five arts institutions will share nearly $750,000 in new support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for experimental projects that explore new ways to engage audiences through immersive experiences. [...] From a virtual reality experience that connects audiences with women of the African diaspora, to the creation of new open-source software that transforms collections data into interactive experiences, the projects aim to leverage immersive technologies – such as virtual, augmented and mixed reality – to strengthen audience engagement. [...] # Knight Foundation # Shaping the future of technology in museums: Knight invests $750,000 in five experiments using immersive technology in the arts Contact: Lauren Dickinson, Communications Officer, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, 305.908.2694, (/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#721f17161b133219145c1d0015)