- Arts Gateway is recruiting for a Venue Manager at The Box Arts ClubPart-time (0.4) self-employed contract, £25k-£30k pro rata Closing date: Sun, 1st December 2024 Arts Gateway MK is recruiting a new Venue Manager to lead The Box Arts Club, a vibrant multi-use space dedicated to fostering creativity and community engagement in the local arts scene. You can find the job ad attached. The Venue Manager will oversee daily …
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- News from The StablesExciting New Gallery Space at The Stables for Local Visual Artists The Stables is inviting Milton Keynes-based visual artists to submit creative works for display and sale in its newly launched foyer gallery. The venue will host a series of exhibitions throughout the year, providing an exciting new opportunity for local artists to display their …
- Why Milton Keynes?A piece created by Matt Dixon, as part of our partnership with Milton Keynes Museum, and their Museum for a New City Project. The below is an account of one of our workshops, which took the form of a guided walk around CMK. A long walk with good friends and great food – a walk …
- MK Lit Fest Upcoming EventsSamuel M. Sargeant: Faith of the Fathers – A Saga of Iceland Wednesday 16 October 2024, Waterstones, 7.00pm; £5 Perfect for Ken Follett fans, Samuel M. Sergeant’s debut novel tells the story of Arinbjorn, a young pagan farmer in C11th Iceland, tracking down the killer whose murders will change Icelandic society forever, Tickets include a free beverage, and …
- Public Art Brief Graffiti Wall
- Flitwick Town Council – Public Art Brief Carved Benches
- A Summer of EventsJust some of the events the Arts and Heritage Alliance MK team have attended this Summer!
- Flitwick Town Council – Graffiti Art Brief
- Flitwick Town Council – Public Art Brief Music Park
- Modesty Unravelled Exhibition Opens this Saturday 6 JulyModesty Unravelled explores Muslim women’s freedom of dress and expression. You can experience the multimedia fashion design exhibition at MK Gallery’s Project Space 6th July – 4 August. Find out about the process behind the exhibition, curated by Rena Al-Jawad, here. Rena says of her inspiration: “Modesty Unravelled is a concept that has been close …
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- Milton Keynes Festival Fringe: Festival Director Vacancy
- Flitwick Town Council CommissionFlitwick Town Council is seeking interest from creatives who would be interested in the below commission. The project will be ratified at Council, FTC will then invite creatives who have expressed an interest to submit their quotes and timescales for the project. FTC welcome collaborations, however a lead organisation will have financial and delivery responsibility.
- Public Art Commission: Stony Stratford
- Mandy Legg Appointed as Chair of Arts and Heritage Alliance MKArts and Heritage Alliance MK (AHA-MK) are pleased to announce the appointment of Mandy Legg as its new Chair. Mandy will start her role in mid June for AHA-MK. With an extensive background in Children’s Services and Arts & Culture, Mandy brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. Mandy has just completed a …
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- Milton Keynes Rose Trust Artist’s Brief
- QueerAF Submissions Process
- New Opportunity: Artist BriefAHA-MK are seeking an artist to work with AHA-MK, as part of AfricanDiaspora Foundation for ADF Festival ‘African Culture Revealed’ and ourdelivery for the National Heritage Lottery Project ‘A Museum for a New City’ atMilton Keynes Museum during the month of June 2023.
- Arts and Heritage Alliance-MK Open Meeting Wednesday 27th March 2024Thank you to those who attended the Open Meeting at Bletchley Park in March, you can find the minutes here:
- MK welcomes new culture sector apprenticesAlongside Milton Keynes City Council, we are proud to announce three new apprentices have started in prominent cultural venues in the city. Funded by MK City Council’s £3.5m Economic Recovery Plan cultural organisations were invited to apply for a grant to employ apprentices. MK Gallery, Bletchley Park and Milton Keynes Theatre were all successful in …
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- Rethinking Cultural Inclusion and Diversity: A Call to Action for Milton Keynes Report Launch 16th November 17.15-18.45ONLINE VIA ZOOM Book via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rethinking-cultural-inclusion-and-diversity-report-launch-tickets-126397296717 A celebration for anyone interested in inclusion and diversity, with specific focus on the arts and heritage sector in Milton Keynes In 2019, in response to a Discussion Paper prepared by Milton Keynes Culture Team, AHA-MK proposed a programme of research to take a hard look at how …
- Member Feature September 2020The next member feature on the AHA-MK website is Ephemeral Lines at Milton Keynes Arts Centre by sisters Elmira Zadissa and Ramona Zadissa, a residency which runs between May and September 2020. Ephemeral Lines by Elmira Zadissa and Ramona Zadissa. Milton Keynes Arts Centre Back in May 2020 the Zadissa sisters (Elmira and Ramona) began …
- Member Feature. July 2020From July 2020, the AHA-MK website will feature a recent arts or heritage event of an AHA-MK member, updated every 4-6 weeks. Two photos of the event will head the AHA-MK home page, and there will be a blog post to accompany it. It is with great delight and pride that our first featured event …
- Let’s stay connected!I hope you are all well and positive during this challenging time for the arts and heritage sector. We were very disappointed to have to cancel our Forum on 18th March. Our planned keynote speaker Jenni Regan, Director of London Arts and Health, wrote to say she is looking forward to coming to speak to …
- MAKE Schools Relationship Manager in postMAKE (MK Cultural Education Partnership) is delighted to announce that its new Schools Relationship Manager is now in post. Catherine Rose is a classically trained musician with a wealth of experience in the arts and arts education. Over the coming months Catherine will be building new relationships with schools in the MK area, helping MAKE …
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- You, Me, Together. Arts initiative gets pupils in MK Schools talking about mental health and wellbeing“The way I know mental health, is when people have big barriers in front of them and they can’t get through it” In a survey of 338 Schools in 2016, 55% had experience a large increase in cases of stress and anxiety amongst young people. In an evolving initiative to understand and support young people’s …
- Children in ten of our primary schools benefit from an exciting cultural programme working with artistsThe Arts and Heritage Alliance Milton Keynes (AHA-MK), with its 39 member organisations, has formed a Cultural Education Partnership (MKCEP) for Milton Keynes. MK Council departments, cultural organisations, artists, schools and MK College are working together to enrich the lives of our children and young people in Milton Keynes, with increased opportunities for innovative, high …
- Pedalling Culture Community Engagement CommissionsWe are pleased to present a commissioning opportunity open to artists, practitioners and cultural organisations. The commissions, part of the Pedalling Culture project, are for arts activities/interventions during Summer 2018, which encourage greater engagement with the Redways of Milton Keynes. We are looking for projects that will encourage citizens and visitors to take part in …
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- The Value of Culture to Milton KeynesEach year we collect data from our members to show the impact of arts and heritage in Milton Keynes. This year the combined impact of our members is: To see the full Annual Report 2016-17 click here: AHA-MK Annual Report 2016-17 Our Annual Report collates data from our members and presents it in a one-page summary …
- Statement from the 5 cities bidding to be European Capital of Culture 2023The Arts and Heritage Alliance Milton Keynes received the below statement relating to the decision to withdraw the UK European Capital of Culture competition: On Tuesday we met with representatives of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport including John Glen MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Arts, Heritage and Tourism. We met …
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- AHA-MK Trustee Board Member RoleA vibrant cultural offer lies at the heart of successful cities today. With Milton Keynes as one of the fastest growing cities in the UK and now bidding for European Capital of Culture 2023, the need for cultural guardianship within the city has never been greater. To fulfil this need, The Arts & Heritage Alliance …
- Summer fun with a new free smartphone app created especially for MK – Discovering MKDiscovering MK is a new smartphone app launching on 31st July 2017. Celebrating MK’s 50th birthday year, the app encourages residents and visitors to get out and explore Milton Keynes, discovering the places and spaces that make this city unique. Inspired by the Pokémon Go craze, the Discovering MK app reveals an interactive trail of …
- On the Verge – Underpasses Project unveils new artworkUnveiling of the ‘New Griffin’ design in the Conniburrow/Downs Barn underpass with “Act of Gold”; a community performance celebrating Milton Keynes’ urban heritage as part of Milton Keynes 50th Anniversary. As part of the “Underpasses: connecting people connecting places” project, On The Verge unveiled the first of two new underpass artworks and hosted a community …
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- Discovering MKMilton Keynes 50th 2017 will mark the 50th year since Milton Keynes was officially designated and to celebrate, MK plans to host city wide events and activities that will be open to the local residents and visitors alike. This is a special milestone for Milton Keynes, not just because it has been 50 years, but …
- All things European Capital of Culture at our next ForumJoin us at the new Festive Road HQ on 1st June: meet the external European Capital of Culture bid advisor appointed by MK Council and hear about his experience to date; after lunch, be part of a workshop to help develop the narrative for our bid. For more information and details of how to book …
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- Cultural Projects InternThe Arts & Heritage Alliance Milton Keynes (AHA-MK), in partnership with Milton Keynes Council, is looking to recruit a young person (aged 16-24 and currently claiming JobSeekers Allowance), to join our organisation as a Cultural Projects Intern. This role will provide opportunities to learn about the cultural sector in Milton Keynes, to work on project …
- MK Cultural Education Partnership – BriefsThe Arts & Heritage Alliance Milton Keynes (AHA-MK) is setting up the Milton Keynes Cultural Education Partnership (MKCEP) in response to Arts Council England’s Cultural Education Challenge. The Cultural Education Challenge asks arts and cultural organisations, educational institutions and local authorities to come together to drive a joined-up arts and cultural offer locally, to share …
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- ‘Nellie’ and ‘Your Loving Brother Albert’Two community plays referencing the lives of Milton Keynes residents 100 years ago brought to life by Pepper’s Ghost Theatre Company.
- Works on War Songs on FilmThis film tells the story of how the WW1 archives of Milton Keynes, held may Living Archive, have been interpreted through music.
- For the Fallen filmThe film of Westbury Arts Centre’s For the Fallen, the development of the banners, the dancing and the finale…
- Festive Road Great War MK FilmThe film of the making of the The Best Company tank. And The Best Company Performance…
- Audience Development Consultant BriefThe Arts & Heritage Alliance Milton Keynes (AHA-MK) is looking for a consultant(s) that can work with a collective of arts and heritage organisations to inform and support development of strategies that diversify, broaden and/or deepen their audiences. AHA-MK is a strategic forum of arts and heritage organisations in Milton Keynes. We are a membership …
- AHA-MK Forum – 2nd December
- Great War MK RememberedOn 6th November 2015, the Great War MK partners are presenting the finale to their WW1 centenary project – a powerful performance of dance, drama, poetry, music and film. Drawing on the different elements produced over the last two years, Great War MK Remembered will provide a poignant evening for all. This showcase will bring …
- Announcing ‘Great War MK Remembered’ – 6th NovemberIf you’d like to join us for this event, please book your tickets here: ticketsource.co.uk/eventsmk
- Digitalis Showcase – 8th OctoberVisitors to Milton Keynes Library can be part of the art on 8th October. The Digitalis showcase is a party to celebrate the end of this year long art project supported by the Council, MK Libraries and Arts Council England. The Digitalis project has brought together seven internationally renowned artists with over 200 library visitors …
- Catalyst Learning Resources OnlineAs the MK Catalyst project draws to a close, we have compiled the resources, presentations and training aids produced over the course of the project by a range of knowledgable trainers and contributors. These are now available on our website – here: www.aha-mk.org/catalyst The resources address: Fundraising, Sponsorship, Crowd-funding, Membership and loyalty schemes, Social media, …
- AHA-MK Forum – 2nd SeptemberJoin us at Arts Central (2nd Floor above MK Central Station) on 2nd September to hear about the social, financial, artistic and cultural value being produced through environmental best practice and a snap shot of some of the projects in planning for MK50. We will be welcoming Luke Ramsay of Julie’ Bicycle to introduce us all …
- For the Fallen Comes to Campbell ParkExperience a large-scale commemorative dance at Campbell Park against the backdrop of 500 hand-made banners all inspired by WW1. Sunday 5th July – FREE Event – two performances at 3pm and 5pm. Westbury Arts Centre have been working with talented textile artist Vinny Stapley, schools, community groups and residents of Milton Keynes, between then they …
- MOTUS 2015 – a festival of dynamic danceFor more information see: http://motusdancefestival.wix.com/motusdancefestival
- Shoosmiths Art Prize 2015Arts for Health (Milton Keynes) are inviting submissions for the Shoosmiths Art Prize 2015. Shoosmiths Art Prize is an innovative competition aimed at providing opportunities for artists to reach wide and diverse audiences through exhibiting at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Prizes Shoosmiths Art Prize 2015, cash prize of £1000 selected by the jury. People’s …
- MÓTUS Dance Festival returns for 2015Forget dancing in the street, this May is all about dancing in the park! MÓTUS Dance Festival is back again for 2015 on Sunday 31st May. Performances will kick off in and around MK Gallery before moving on to new pastures in Campbell Park. The festival will feature professional and community dancers alikeanimating the sites in …
- The Great War Remembered – an evening of live music and filmThis May experience an evening of new compositions, music and film inspired by WW1. Living Archive has been working with Steven McDaniel, young talented songwriters, musicians and film makers to commission new works inspired by the WW1 stories held by Living Archive. This six month project builds on the previous work of the Living Archive …
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- Festive Road need Great War MK PerformersWe are looking for professional performers with a physical theatre background to be part of our Great War MK ‘Best Company’ performance in a tank. You will need to commit to specific rehearsal and performance dates. Please be aware that we anticipate a few more dates will be added to the tour schedule over the next month …
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- MK Gallery Joins Plus Tate NetworkSixteen more visual arts organisations across the UK, from Derry to Milton Keynes to Southampton, join Plus Tate Tate is pleased to announce that Plus Tate, the contemporary visual arts network, is to expand by sixteen institutions. They join the original cohort of eighteen partners, plus the four Tate galleries, to virtually double the size …
- Sew, Stick or Knit a Poppy for the Great War MK ProjectThe Arts and Heritage Alliance MK is looking for groups and individuals to create and donate poppies, to be added to a WW1 centenary banner. Part of Westbury Arts Centre’s Banner Project, these banners will be included in an act of commemoration on 5th July at Campbell Park. This event will explore themes of conflict, …
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- Replica tanks, street theatre and commemorative dance for Great War MKHow about seeing a bit of theatre in a full-size replica 1st World War tank? Or watching a commemorative dance with hand-made banners? Or perhaps participating as an Old Time Music Hall audience – letting the performers know what you think of their acts! New music from young musicians, new film shows of the Great War …
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- Great War MK Project UpdateGreat War MK is a collaborative project led by the Arts & Heritage Alliance Milton Keynes (AHA-MK). It explores the impact of the First World War on the communities of Milton Keynes – an area now covering six towns, 41 villages and 1/4 million people – through research, commemorative events, participatory learning activity and community workshops. This Heritage …
- Help awaken the sleeping Dragon by volunteering at Festive Road’s Mid-Winter Fire Festival“The Darkest of Nights is upon us. And the Dark Knight has sapped the last spark of the old year deep into his soul. All we see around has outgrown its use. The Dark Knight must now die and relinquish the power he holds so that the young, unburdened year can be born. Listen carefully, …
- Milton Keynes Book of Days of the Great War Launch OfferThe Milton Keynes Book of Days of the Great War, launched in early November by Living Archive, is available at £14.99 until 30th November… after which rrp £20 applies. It covers all six towns and 41 villages of the MK Borough, and every date of the year during the years 1913 -1919. There are sample pages on …
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- Seasonal Fayre @Westbury_ArtsWestbury Seasonal Fayre Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd November 2014, 11am – 4pm Come down to Westbury Arts Centre for a festive seasonal fayre – Westbury artists will be opening their studios, we have at least 20 stall holders in the house and the barn selling arts, crafts and produce. There will be live entertainment …
- Calling all musicians to be part of Paraffinalia @Festive_RoadFestive Road is looking for brass, wind and percussion players who would like to take part in Paraffinalia, a fire festival in Campbell Park on 20th December 2014. We invite you to accompany us on the darkest of days… Over November and December we are offering music workshop sessions which will culminate in a processional piece …
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- Want to know what’s going on in Milton Keynes?AHA-MK has been working closely with Total MK to promote events and projects – we have been very pleased with the service provided by Sammy and we hope that you will be too. Total MK says: ‘Make Total MK your one-stop ‘shop’ for all your leisure needs. Total MK is bursting with what’s on, …
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- Heritage Open Days, 11th – 14th SeptemberThis year Heritage Opens Days is bigger than ever. With 50 FREE events to choose from you’ll be spoilt for choice. Use this oppotunity to explore somewhere new, learn about a new place or visit somewhere you have never been before. Click the link below to view the brochure: http://www.livingarchive.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/MK-HODS-2014final.pdf The Milton Keynes Heritage Open Days …
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- Georgian Tea Party at Cowper and Newton MuseumFollowing on from the successful event last year, Cowper and Newton Museum will again be holding a Georgian Tea Party. Join them for tea and cakes (made to authentic Georgian recipes!) in the gardens of the Museum. Some of the Museum staff and volunteers will be in Georgian costume, as will the Barbara Segal Dance Group …
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- Experimental Metalwork and Creative Machine Sewing Workshops at WACWestbury Arts Centre invites you to come and learn and experiment at one of their workshops led by experienced artist-teachers at their beautiful Grade II listed site. This August Westbury Arts Centre presents two exciting workshops in Experimental Metalwork and Creative Machine Sewing. Experimental Metalwork (creating a mirror frame.) August 23rd, 10:00 am – 4:00 …
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- Open Air Cinema in Campbell ParkEnjoy three family favourite films at Campbell Park this summer on 17th August. This year’s line up is: 1pm – Toy Story 2 3pm – Hook 6pm – Top Gun Price: Free Age Range: All ages Meeting Place: No parking in the park. Nearest recommended public parking at Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre. Booking Required: …
- Have a go at Pit Firing ceramics in the garden at Westbury Arts CentreTwo-Day Pit Firing Course Day 1: the workshop will start with a day creating a series of pots and objects that will be bisque fired ready for next week’s pit firing. Day 2: The pit will be dug and the objects will be placed in the pit ready for firing along with a mixture of …
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- Proms in the Park, classical music, festivities and fireworks #MadeinMKDate: 15th August 2014 Time: Gates open at 6:30pm; Concert begins at 8pm Location: Campbell Park Amphitheatre The Parks Trust and Milton Keynes City Orchestra present an evening of uplifting music, fireworks and fizz! Last year’s uplifting numbers included Dambusters and patriotic numbers like Rule Britannia. 2014 Full ProgrammeGlinka Overture: Ruslan and Ludmilla Rossini Largo …
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- Graduate Show at Westbury Arts Centre #MadeinMKWestbury Arts Centre is pleased to announce that this year’s graduate show will open 9th August with a private view 2pm to 4pm. All welcome. The exhibition is open until 30th August. The University of Northampton recent 2014 graduates, showcasing sculpture, mixed media installation, and painting are: Melanie Cutler Helen den Dulk Amy Nelson Jacqueline …
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- Fringe Comedy shows for as little as £4 #lovemkMK Fringe has partnered up with Comedy Cow this year to create an awe-inspiring, side-splitting, howl inducing Fringe Comedy programme. You can catch one of over 50 Comedy acts during the Fringe Festival at venues across MK including: The Crown in Stony, The Chrysalis Theatre, MK Gallery Event Space and the Red Dot Bar at MK …
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- Breathing paper and body prints – just a fragment of the MK Fringe events this JulyIn the heart of the Milton Keynes shopping centre, local artist, Anna Berry, has been busy for the last two weeks putting together an incredible art installation in an unused shop unit. The piece, called the Breathing Room, has been funded with help from MK Community Foundation and is created entirely from discarded A4 paper …
- Art in the Park returns to Campbell Park with food, art music and more, #MadeinMKMK Islamic Arts, Heritage and Culture Group presents their annual art of integration festival, bringing a diverse selection of art, food and events to Campbell Park. August 2nd and 3rd 2014, Saturday 1-7pm and Sunday 1-6pm. Everybody welcome, Free Entry! Highlights include: Art wall, Healthy food cook-off, Funfair, Bouncy Castle, Face painting, Henna art design, Tug-of-war, Story telling, Fashion …
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- Walking with Giants, Dinosaurs and Samba Bands, 20th July #MadeinMKOnce again, Milton Keynes based Festive Road will be producing this spectacular parade of giant puppets which invites guest carnival groups from across UK, participation from many local schools and community groups, as well as some jaw dropping processional structures made by Festive Road artists. The event will begin to warm up on Midsummer Boulevard, Grafton South, …
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- IF: Milton Keynes International Festival, 10 amazing days in JulyPresenting 10 amazing days including a night-time spectacle from France played out on Willen Lake, contemporary circus from Australia, family events, live music, comedy and cabaret in the exotic Spiegeltent, a monumental walk-in sculpture in thecentre:mk, specially commissioned installations and events, and extraordinary sound and light interventions that move across the cityscape. View the full …
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- Street art, surprises and surreal experiences at MK Festival Fringe, 17th-24th July – eight slightly outrageous daysThe MK Festival Fringe; a (slightly outrageous) eight day programme, showcasing some of the most pioneering outdoor theatre, performance, visual arts, music, comedy and dance. The events are presented within the surreal and vibrant landscape of Central Milton Keynes. Unusual spaces -buses, empty shops and street corners are transformed to become our stages, theatres and …
- #MadeinMK launched at MK Gallery ‘Cadences’ previewOur Made in MK summer programme, back by popular demand for 2014, was launched at the MK Gallery ‘Cadences’ preview on 26th June 2014. Between 26th June and 14th September Made in MK will showcase the unmissable events that are taking place in Milton Keynes. There are opportunities to come along to exhibitions, workshops, open …
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- Dance Festival for Milton Keynes 28th & 29th June #MadeinMKMÓTUS; -a dynamic Festival of Dance taking place 28-29 June in Milton Keynes! 28th June is outside the MK Gallery in Margaret Powell’s Square. We have companies which include Motionhouse, Ffin Dance Company, Theo Clinkard, Anjali and a specially commissioned wall running piece at the gallery by Vanessa Cook who was one of the aerialists …
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- #GreatWarMK website now live‘Great War MK – From Conflict to Cosmopolis’ is a collaborative project led by the Arts & Heritage Alliance Milton Keynes (AHA-MK). It explores the impact of the First World War on the communities of Milton Keynes – an area now covering six towns, 41 villages and 1/4 million people – and examines their evolution …
- AHA-MK Forum 4th June, European Funding and Rugby World Cup MKJoin us on 4th June at The Parks Trust MK, to hear all about the opportunities offered by EU Funding and how to go about bringing EU Funds to Milton Keynes. After lunch we will also hear about the plans for the Rugby World Cup in Milton Keynes. For full details and booking information download …
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- AHA-MK wins Heritage Lottery Fund supportToday, Arts & Heritage Alliance Milton Keynes (AHA-MK) has been granted £99,400 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a unique project to commemorate the centenary of the First World War in Milton Keynes. From Conflict to Cosmopolis will see seven project partners from the AHA-MK membership collaborating through their heritage and arts activities to …
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- Celebrating Post War Architecture with photographer James SmithOn the the 5th March 2014 AHA-MK welcomed documentary photographer James Smith to speak at our Forum, below are a few highlights and thinking points from James’ talk. You can see more of James’ work on his website: http://j-smith.co.uk With an encyclopaedic knowledge of New Towns and their development, James has completed signature projects in communities …
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- Highlights from Chairs Note March 2014Arts Council Grant awarded It was great to be able to announce at this week’s Forum that AHA has been awarded just under £30,000 by the Arts Council for our “MK Audiences” project. This is part of the Arts Council’s “Audience Finder” initiative launched over a year ago, which Adrienne Pye of the Audience Agency …
- Join us on the 5th March……for ‘Celebrating our Post-War Architectural Heritage’ with James Smith and ‘Learning About Commissioning’ with Richard Hollinshead at City Discovery Centre (MK13 9AP) on 5th March. Download the AHA Flyer 05 03 14 for full details. With an encyclopaedic knowledge of New Towns and their development, James has completed signature projects in communities such as Corby, Milton Keynes, Hatfield, …
- Made in MK 2013 HighlightsMade in MK took place between 28th June and 15th September 2013. Through this project the Arts and Heritage Alliance – Milton Keynes (AHA-MK) provided the collective marketing umbrella for 150 events across the Borough of Milton Keynes – these included workshops and courses, exhibitions, dance, heritage activities, performance and fringe activity in the public …
- Annual Report 2012 -13AHA-MK exists to promote, develop and represent the arts and heritage of Milton Keynes. How do we do it? We promote, lobby and represent… We support, develop and train… We network, share and inform… Above all we collaborate. This year our members have contributed to: Over 5,000 inspiring events in Milton Keynes 1,241,370 visits made …
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