Be part of the new wave of social media... live!

With the decline of platforms like Twitter, new online spaces are springing up around the web to help people connect in new ways. The Cultural Futures Foundry has created a virtual community centre online using a new service called Spatial.io!

immersive social spaces
Learn how to move around the space in the arrival hall, browse art in the galleries, watch talks in the auditorium, socialise in the lounge, or enjoy the sights from the sky walks!
engaging galleries
Visit the changing exhibitions hosted in each of our two galleries. The current exhibition is: 'Waterlands, wooded worlds and starry skies' to celebrate the launch of #FolkloreThursday's latest book!
epic VR events so far
It was lovely to welcome everyone at the grand opening and book launch events, and see so many people enjoy the tales and traditions of the waters, woodlands and skies shared by speakers at each of our themed folklore sessions!
Eventbrite tickets booked
We have been overwhelmed to discover so many folks open to trying out a new type of social experience!

Join from any device!

Access with a computer, mobile or VR headset!

On mobile

Press and hold the two circles to move around.

On computer

Use the mouse or keyboard (W,A,S, D keys) to move around.

On VR headset

Search for the space name, DeeDeeChainey's Cultural Futures Hub, to join!

Move around the event space like an online game!

Visit the Hub
Be part of the community

Walk around the galleries, sit and watch the events, chat with others from around the world LIVE with your microphone – as an avatar, like an online roleplaying game!

Here's what you can do at The Cultural Futures Hub events space

Attend events >
  • Workshops
  • Talks
  • Conferences
  • Socials
Visit the Hub
Meet people >
  • Likeminded people
  • Chat in real time
  • A private space
  • No trolls!
Visit the Hub
Host events >
  • Hire the space
  • Connect with the community
  • Get help with event planning
  • Get help with displays
Send an enquiry
Cultural Futures Foundry event on desktop
Cultural Futures Foundry event on desktop

Connect with the community

There is a huge folklore and heritage community online. People from all around the world have come together to share folklore, community stories and traditions over the last 10 years. Now we need a new space, and new ways of connecting to keep that community spirit alive!

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‘We’ve had enough of negative social media. With Spatial.io, there’s an opportunity to use new tech to revive the positive sense of community we all miss!’

Dee Chainey-Jones, Cultural Futures Foundry director

How to get involved

See what's on at the Hub

Visit Eventbrite to see all of the upcoming online events and book your ticket.

Get familiar with the Hub

Find out how to use Spatial.io by watching a short YouTube introduction.

Show up ready to connect!

Find out how to personalise your Spatial.io avatar. This helps people recognise you when using the Hub as avatars are fully customisable!

Still have questions? Join The Cultural Futures Hub Facebook group to find out more and chat with us.

Watch a Hub event from 2024

An afternoon of seas and rivers folklore

Want to know what all the fuss is about? Watch one of the first VR events held at The Cultural Futures Hub yourself!

The session featured seas and rivers folklore from two leading voices from the community: Daniel Faria and Tamsin Rosewell.

Huge thanks to both speakers for an excellent afternoon, to Kristian Lander for the recording — and, of course, to everyone who came along!

Check out the Hub now!

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With thanks to Kristian Lander for the event video recording.