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Connecting artists and audiences online. We help arts, cultural and heritage organisations reach audiences through digital technologies and platforms.

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The Space@thespacearts· 19d

Could you be one of It's Nice That‘s Ones to Watch? It’s an annual showcase celebrating emerging creative talent, featuring creatives across graphic design, illustration, photography, moving image and art. Submit your work to be part of a showcase. buff.ly/C2SL51N

The Space@thespacearts· 21d

What does Home mean to you? Join us on Thursday 13 Aug, as we hear from 3 wonderful creatives, Dr Rianna Walcott, Daya Bhatti, and Donald Shek, who are all using digital technologies to explore this universal theme Book here: bit.ly/4fAkts9 #Home #DigitalArt

Photo cutout of a colourful sari on a mannequin from Daya Bhatti’s art installation ‘Sari That Remembers,’ announcing The Space’s webinar ‘Where inspiration lives: Artists on Home’ taking place on Thursday 13th August at 11am.

The Space@thespacearts· 26d

Discover how to create stronger hooks, how to clip & reuse existing content and other excellent practical tips for creating great short form content, over on our YT channel Full vid: bit.ly/4vqaRVK TLDR: bit.ly/4gvqgAh #ContentCreation #SocialMediaTrends

The Space@thespacearts· Jul 3

Severn Arts are seeking an artist or arts organisation to create an interactive walkabout artwork for Bridges of Light 2026. Inspired by the theme ‘reflections’, there's a budget of£6,000. buff.ly/9eoTM42

The Space@thespacearts· Jul 2

At our next webinar we’ll be discussing the practicalities of art & AI, like how AI tools are used to solve production challenges, but also ethical issues like what role artists can play in shaping media literacy. Join us on 7 July at 11am: bit.ly/44bFFOE #AI #DigitalArt

AI generated picture of a submersible in the ocean with what looks like a school of undulating pink pixels, from Lost Communications: Underwater by An-Ting and Ian Gallagher. Announcing The Space’s webinar ‘Make it or fake it! Artists on AI’ taking place on Tue 7th July at 11am.

The Space@thespacearts· Jul 1

Explore a surreal version of the The New Art Gallery Walsall in ‘Lost in Art’, a new supernatural puzzle adventure game, that's set inside the #Museum. The demo is now available to download and play on Steam - buff.ly/CZ0JGa6 #NewArtGalleryWalsall #PuzzleGame #MuseumGames #SteamGames #DigitalArt

The Space@thespacearts· Jun 29

Are you an artist wanting more info about how London theatre orgs can support you? * Want to meet + chat with those theatre orgs? * Want to find out more about @artscouncilengland.bsky.social? #STAMPConnects2026 is back @ Shoreditch Town Hall on 2 July buff.ly/RQbb3YR 📸 Marshall Stay

The Space@thespacearts· Jun 26

Are you in an arts/cultural organisation in need of some digital support? 🤔 Thinking about.... ❓Developing online audiences ❓Creating digital content ❓Generating income from digital ❓Making best use of archive content or collections Find out about our FREE support - bit.ly/Ment26_Bluesky

The Space@thespacearts· Jun 24

AI is reshaping what it means to make art. It’s changing how stories are told and our relationship with truth. Join our webinar on Tue 7 July as we talk to 4 digital artists who are navigating the tensions between innovation, ethics and limited resources: bit.ly/44bFFOE #AI #DigitalArt

Illustration from ‘Image Empire’ by Alan Warburton, of two princes looking at each other on inverse black and white backgrounds, announcing The Space’s webinar ‘Make it or fake it! Artists on AI’ taking place on Tue 7th July at 11am.

The Space@thespacearts· Jun 12

In next week’s webinar, we’ll be looking at how short-form content is evolving and how you can make it work for you. How do you create great intros and teasers using the content you already have? Join us Wed 17 June at 10.30am to find out: bit.ly/4tYrrLs #ContentCreation #SocialMediaTrends

Graphic of an Instagram carousel post surrounded by hearts with the words ‘Making short form content that works for you,’ announcing The Space webinar taking place on Wed 17th June at 10.30am.

The Space@thespacearts· Jun 5

Everything is clips on social media but with platforms, trends & formats constantly changing, what do you focus on? And what might and might not work for you? The award-winning Amrit Singh can help! Join us on Wed 17 June at 10.30am: bit.ly/4tYrrLs #ContentCreation #SocialMediaTrends

Graphic of an outline of a mobile phone, in TikTok colours, with the words ‘Making short form content that works for you’ on the screen, announcing The Space webinar taking place on Wed 17th June at 10.30am.

The Space@thespacearts· Jun 2

Calling arts and cultural leaders - Leading Change in a Digital Age is a 6-month development programme designed to change how you think and act as a leader navigating digital change. Sector experts will guide you through a learning journey tailored to your specific circumstances. buff.ly/lFMafIE

The Space@thespacearts· May 27

Dr Al Warburton's Image Empire unpacks the recent history of image-making - and invites creatives, technologists and policymakers grappling with image-making tools into a conversation. Supported by @odihq.bsky.social buff.ly/cRV78Nw

The Space@thespacearts· May 20

🚨 Got an idea rooted in # Walsall? Here's a new £18,000 DIGITAL COMMISSION Walsall-based creatives, community groups and heritage organisations can apply for a new digital commission. 🔗 Find out more and apply via the link - buff.ly/oSLSZbt.

The Space@thespacearts· May 18

Part of Black Country Digital Firsts, Beyond Visions VR places you into the body of a visually impaired woman, where you will listen to a story of joy from a woman from Sandwell Visually Impaired.

The Space@thespacearts· May 7

Leading Change in a Digital Age is our development programme designed to change how you think & act as a leader navigating digital change. You don’t need to be a digital expert! We're looking for reflective, curious leaders who are willing to think differently. Find out more: bit.ly/leading-digi...

Poster for The Space's free programme of peer learning and support for leaders of cultural organisations in England, who are interested in navigating digital change.

The Space@thespacearts· Apr 27

In our last webinar we discussed how it’s possible to continue to generate impact and attention in a noisy online landscape 😵‍💫 Catch up on our YT channel 👀 Full vid: bit.ly/4mBvUll ⚡ 5 min highlights: bit.ly/4t4dDyV #ContentCreation #SocialMediaStrategy

The Space@thespacearts· Apr 22

There’s still time to apply for up to 16k to help you deliver your creative digital project. If you have an idea for a video / audio / interactive / immersive experience, we can help make it a reality! Don't dilly dally! Apply today: bit.ly/CR26_BlSk #FundingOpportunities

Three people in blue sequinned octopus-themed costumes pose in an industrial-looking park, announcing The Space's commissioning round, open for funding until 30th April 2026. Image from ‘Black Country By The Sea’ by Alex Billingham.

The Space@thespacearts· Apr 20

Image Empire unpacks the recent history of image-making - and invites creatives, technologists and policymakers grappling with image-making tools in creative practice into a conversation. www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ap...

The Space@thespacearts· Apr 15

Want to apply to our commissioning round but not sure where to start? Find out what funders are looking for and get some practical tips for applying in our YT video: bit.ly/3AThU33 Apply here: bit.ly/CR26_BlSk #FundingOpportunities

The Space@thespacearts· Apr 9

We’re offering support and up to 16k (incl. VAT) to help arts and cultural organisations in England deliver their creative digital project! Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/CR26_BlSk #FundingOpportunities

Four black women, with golden bald heads, pose together with arms outstretched upwards, to the left and to the right, announcing The Space's commissioning round open for funding until April 30, 2026. Image from initiative.dkf’s ’s dance film ‘Interruption.’

The Space@thespacearts· Apr 2

The Space@thespacearts· Mar 26

Thinking of applying to The Space's 2026 commissioning round? There's lots of tips on how to make your application shine in our video! 👀 Watch here: bit.ly/3Fgu2NG ⚡ Watch highlights: bit.ly/4jkZ4Cc 🖋️ Apply here: bit.ly/CR26_BlSk

The Space@thespacearts· Mar 20

Should you still care about social media for you and your work? Haydn Corrodus, Samantha Thodhlana & Ned Potter will be discussing what value you can still extract from the biggest platforms. Join us on Tue 31 March to find out more: bit.ly/4qNDIRs #ContentCreation #SocialMediaStrategy

Photo of a hand touching grass, announcing a webinar on whether social media is still worth your time, taking place on Tuesday 31st March at 11am.

The Space@thespacearts· Mar 18

Our 2026 commissioning round is now open! Apply for up to 16k for a digital commission. Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/CR26_BlSk

Person standing in a dimly lit room with colourful, abstract projections on the floor, announcing The Space's commissioning round open for funding until April 30, 2026. Image from Zarah Hussain’s commissioned project ‘Paradise Carpet.’

The Space@thespacearts· Mar 13

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

The Space@thespacearts· Mar 9

Creating and sharing content can take up a lot of time, but is it still worth it? As platform algorithms change, what can be done to continue to generate impact and attention in the arts & culture sector? Join us on Tue 31 March to find out: bit.ly/4qNDIRs #ContentCreation #SocialMediaStrategy

The Space@thespacearts· Mar 3

To follow on from the celebration of our Digital Spaces projects, we’ve teamed up with LibraryOn for a webinar about contracting for digital projects in libraries, We’ll discuss best practice, questions to ask and will avoid legal jargon! Wed 25 March at 2.30pm: bit.ly/3Ow4osp

Poster featuring circles with pictures of various digital projects inside them, announcing a webinar on contracting digital projects in libraries, taking place on Wed 25th March at 2.30pm.

The Space@thespacearts· Feb 23

Join us on Wed 18 Mar to celebrate digital experiences created by 9 libraries via our Digital Spaces programme. Find out what’s possible when the tools for expression & participation are shared ax a network and what might be useful to other cultural orgs working within communities bit.ly/46X3CLo

Poster featuring a child with a VR headset on, announcing a webinar on creating digital spaces in libraries, taking place on Wed 18th March at 11am.

The Space@thespacearts· Feb 18

Does performing arts touring work? Help design what the sector needs for the future. @artscouncilengland.bsky.social are consulting on the performing arts touring ecosystem. Please share your views and help design what the sector needs for a strong, sustainable future. buff.ly/WTWqyim