Fold Lab 2026 event at ARTSLab
ARTSLab recently teamed up with the Fold Lab Collective for a cozy evening inspired by the worlds of Studio Ghibli.
Unity x ARTSLab Spring 2026 Offerings
ARTSLab is excited to continue its partnership with Unity in Spring 2026 with two free webinars and two free 10-hour courses, open to anyone in the state of New Mexico.
February 5, 2026
The webinars will explore AI-on-device integration with Unity and developing Unity applications for online deployment.
We’re also offering “Develop RT3D Applications with Unity” twice this semester. It was our most popular course last semester. This is a great opportunity for brand-new users to jump in and get comfortable with Unity’s interface and core beginner workflows. Seats are limited to 15 per session, so please register as soon as possible.
Develop RT3D Applications with Unity
(10-hour course)
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This beginner-friendly course introduces participants to real-time 3D development using Unity. Over 10 hours of live instruction, a 15-person cohort will explore how to create real-time 3D (RT3D) applications for simulation, training, and spatial visualization across multiple sectors. Sessions are held live on Zoom and designed to equip newcomers with practical, industry-relevant Unity skills.
- Monday 2/16, 5–7:30pm
- Tuesday 2/17, 5–7:30pm
- Wednesday 2/18, 5–7:30pm
- Thursday 2/19, 5–7:30pm
Enabling Innovative Unity Experiences Using AI on the Edge / On the Device
(1-hour webinar)
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This webinar introduces participants to ways of building innovative Unity experiences using on-device (edge) AI, including image recognition, speech and text generation, vision-language models for XR, reinforcement learning for smarter NPC behavior, and pose detection for body and hand-based interaction.
- Tuesday 2/26, 5pm
Develop RT3D Applications with Unity
(10-hour course)
Register Here
This beginner-friendly course introduces participants to real-time 3D development using Unity. Over 10 hours of live instruction, a 15-person cohort will explore how to create real-time 3D (RT3D) applications for simulation, training, and spatial visualization across multiple sectors. Sessions are held live on Zoom and designed to equip newcomers with practical, industry-relevant Unity skills.
- Monday 3/2, 5–7:30pm
- Tuesday 3/3, 5–7:30pm
- Wednesday 3/4, 5–7:30pm
- Thursday 3/5, 5–7:30pm
Building Your Project to WebGL or WebGPU
(1-hour webinar)
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Transform your Unity 3D projects for web deployment with this hands-on session focused on WebGL and WebGPU platforms. Learn to optimize assets, configure settings, and troubleshoot common web deployment challenges.
- Tuesday 3/10, 5pm
Dance Hackathon 2026
Join organizers Madrone Matishak and Sarah Bennett Davidson for an overview of the New Mexico Dance Hackathon, an initiative bringing together dance and new media artists to experiment and create innovative work across performance, installation, and film. This info session offers a look at past projects, insights into the creative process, and details on how to apply for this year’s program, culminating in final presentations at UNM ARTSLab this July.
ARTSLab in the News
ARTSLab was recently featured in two articles highlighting its work at the intersection of art, technology, and innovation, including student-led projects and a NASA-funded VR initiative.