Evaluation Case Study: Brandon Gallery Hub

This case study is part of our project evaluation for 2019/2020

Digital artist Lee Mason applied to the Creative Conversations in Isolation Inkling programme with the idea of using Mozilla Hubs Spoke to make a virtual gallery with other artists. We saw an opportunity for a collaboration with a local community group and commissioned Lee to work with members of Brandon Arts Society to create a digital home for their 40th anniversary exhibition. A 3D virtual gallery experience became their exhibition space for the celebrations.

Download the full case study here.

Read the full evaluation report here.

Explore the Brandon Arts Society’s 40th Anniversary exhibition as digital artist, Lee Mason takes us on a short tour of the gallery space.

Watch the full virtual tour here.

As a commission, this met a local need for connection, routine and a way to reduce isolation in a group of older amateur artists. The digital nature of the project challenged the group to see and experience their work in a new way. Lee worked with Brandon Arts Society, Brandon Creative Forum and Creative Collective members to liaise with the group’s membership to collate and curate high-quality images and interpretation for all of their exhibition submissions.

Lee built the virtual reality gallery in Mozilla Hubs after conversations with the MarketPlace team and Art Society member Terry to discover more about the local area and the group, in order to inform the aesthetic of the space. This enabled the creation of a space filled with local references and events that could make this virtual space feel owned and relevant to the artist participants, who were embarking on a new digital experience together.

Graphic showing participation and audience numbers. 
Artworks: 30, Participants: 12, Virtual Space: 1,
Facebook: 1191, Youtube: 82, Twitter: 919, Instagram: 139

Download the full case study here.

Read more about the full Brandon Gallery Hub project and view the whole Brandon Creative Forum’s exhibition in Mozilla.

Digital Skills Webinars

We’re collaborating with Babylon ARTS, Collusion, The Library Presents to offer three webinars. All held online via Zoom, the webinars are an opportunity for artist development and networking.

Planning & applying for funding for arts projects involving creative technologies

Tuesday 10th November 2020, 2.30 – 4.30pm
£5.00 per person

Run by Collusion, this webinar will guide participants through the steps to consider when planning an arts project involving creative technologies. It’s aimed at people in the early stages of planning a project who intend to submit a funding application. It will cover planning the creation and delivery of the art aspects, putting together an appropriate timeline and budget, and thinking about the audience experience.
There will be at least a 30 minute Q&A at the end.

Book your place here.


Introduction to mixed reality (VR / AR / XR)

Tuesday 19th January 2021, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
£5.00 per person

Run by Collusion, this webinar will provide an overview of mixed reality technologies (XR) including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR). Suitable for beginners, it will cover the hardware and software options for a range of platforms, technical levels and price points, providing a jumping off point for further investigation.
There will be at least a 30 minute Q&A at the end.

Book your place here.


Introduction to 3D modelling 

Tuesday 16th February 2021, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
£5.00 per person

Run by Collusion, this webinar introduces participants to a range of 3D design/modelling tools and techniques. Suitable for beginners, it will provide an overview of the types of models, file formats, software and platforms available to artists to explore 3D design, providing a jumping off point for further investigation.
There will be at least a 30 minute Q&A at the end.

Book your place here.