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- Inter-Action MK seeking submissions for 2012 summer exhibition
- Leroy Phipps: 'Evoking Human Awareness' Exhibition
- Leroy Phipps: 'Evoking Human Awareness' Exhibition
- Scribal Gathering Nuts in May
- Stony AHA ! Art & Heritage Competitions
- Stony AHA ! Art & Heritage Exhibitions & Displays
- Stony AHA! Art & Heritage Markets, Music & More !
- Previews of New Art Workshops
- Stony AHA! Art & Heritage Walks & Talks
- Stony AHA! Art Heritage Workshops & Demonstrations
| Inter-Action MK seeking submissions for 2012 summer exhibition Posted: 09 May 2012 02:54 AM PDT  Inter-Action MK is now seeking submissions for their 2012 summer exhibition
A panel of experts will select one entry from the successful submissions to receive a prize of £500. For more information and an application pack please go to our website www.interactionmk.org.uk Deadline 25 May 2012 |
| Leroy Phipps: 'Evoking Human Awareness' Exhibition Posted: 08 May 2012 05:37 AM PDT  Leroy Phipps: 'Evoking Human Awareness' Exhibition @ MK Central Library Upper Gallery area May 5th - June 14th 2012 Arts Gateway MK in association with MK Library are proud to present this, the debut public exhibition of works in pencil by highly talented MK based artist Leroy Phipps. The exhibition is the first of the "Hang the Art" collaborative ventures between Arts Gateway and local venues in Milton Keynes to showcase the work of emerging and established artists in new venues throughout MK and beyond." If you would like to find out more about this venture or would like to be considered as an exhibiting artist, please contact info@artsgatewaymk.org.uk This exhibition is supported by grant funding from Arts Gateway MK. Leroy Phipps Biography
Leroy was born in London and grew up initially with his family in Brixton before moving to Jamaica at the age of eight. Even before leaving for Jamaica he was aware of an early artistic talent particularly with detailed animal drawings as part of biology classes! 
Following primary and secondary education he enrolled with the Jamaican School of Art, in Kingston. After two years of a four-year course Leroy had to drop out for financial reasons and moved to the Cayman Islands to work with his father. Whilst there he was befriended by the Governor and his wife - who herself was a painter. She recognised Leroy's potential and advised him that if he ever had the chance to go the USA he should attend the Arts Students' League, in New York. Taking this advice to heart, this is exactly what Leroy did in 1980, returning a year later to the UK before travelling on to Germany in 1984 where he lived and worked for nine years. During this time Leroy's art took a back seat. However, in 1993 he moved again to the UK but this time to Milton Keynes, a place he had heard of during his time in Germany as a 'new town' and just the place for a new start. Over time, Leroy picked up his pencils again and started work producing celebrity portraits, movie art, third world images and what he called 'humanitarian art'. Leroy hopes you enjoy what you see and please contact him if you see something you might like to buy or would like to discuss a commission. Also, it would be great to hear from you if you have suggestions for future subjects for drawings. www.thesilentstudio.moonfruit.com All work is for sale. Please leave your contact details at the library desk. |
| Leroy Phipps: 'Evoking Human Awareness' Exhibition Posted: 08 May 2012 05:35 AM PDT  Leroy Phipps: 'Evoking Human Awareness' Exhibition @ MK Central Library Upper Gallery area May 5th - June 14th 2012 Arts Gateway MK in association with MK Library are proud to present this, the debut public exhibition of works in pencil by highly talented MK based artist Leroy Phipps. The exhibition is the first of the "Hang the Art" collaborative ventures between Arts Gateway and local venues in Milton Keynes to showcase the work of emerging and established artists in new venues throughout MK and beyond." If you would like to find out more about this venture or would like to be considered as an exhibiting artist, please contact info@artsgatewaymk.org.uk This exhibition is supported by grant funding from Arts Gateway MK. Leroy Phipps Biography
Leroy was born in London and grew up initially with his family in Brixton before moving to Jamaica at the age of eight. Even before leaving for Jamaica he was aware of an early artistic talent particularly with detailed animal drawings as part of biology classes! 
Following primary and secondary education he enrolled with the Jamaican School of Art, in Kingston. After two years of a four-year course Leroy had to drop out for financial reasons and moved to the Cayman Islands to work with his father. Whilst there he was befriended by the Governor and his wife - who herself was a painter. She recognised Leroy's potential and advised him that if he ever had the chance to go the USA he should attend the Arts Students' League, in New York. Taking this advice to heart, this is exactly what Leroy did in 1980, returning a year later to the UK before travelling on to Germany in 1984 where he lived and worked for nine years. During this time Leroy's art took a back seat. However, in 1993 he moved again to the UK but this time to Milton Keynes, a place he had heard of during his time in Germany as a 'new town' and just the place for a new start. Over time, Leroy picked up his pencils again and started work producing celebrity portraits, movie art, third world images and what he called 'humanitarian art'. Leroy hopes you enjoy what you see and please contact him if you see something you might like to buy or would like to discuss a commission. Also, it would be great to hear from you if you have suggestions for future subjects for drawings. www.thesilentstudio.moonfruit.com All work is for sale. Please leave your contact details at the library desk. |
| Posted: 05 May 2012 08:04 AM PDT  Scribal Gathering is back at the Bull on Tuesday 8th May for another shining showcase of music and poetry, despite considerable efforts to find a better venue in time for the gig. Until we do we're stuck where we are, so stop asking. May is the month for gathering. Don't try gathering nuts though - there aren't any at this time of year. And if the bushes have started producing nuts randomly out of season due to erratic meteorological conditions brought about by mad scientists and sinister governments (and definitely not by right-on household appliances like smoothie-makers and iPads), any aberrent produce would have been washed away in the deluge of floodwater caused by the recent drought sarcasm on Facebook. There is, apparently, a drought, and yet it seems to be raining. Fifty million people like commenting on this. So gather ye rosebuds while ye may, and gather together to make merry in the spirit of music and poetry, with special guest performers Steve Allen, long-time Scribal Gathering regular making his long-overdue headline appearance, and Morad and Dave, bringing their distinctive rhythmic musical combo and taking hits from the bongos. There is also the open-minded, open-fronted, open-heart open mic, welcoming performers of any style, genre or level of ineptitude to share whatever they choose to bring and invoke the spirit of gathering. Where else are you going to go? The Cock? Join us... Where: The Bull Hotel, High Street, Sony Stratford MK11 1AQ. Until we can find somewhere that will give us a decent bit of money or at least a drink at the end of the night. We tried the Crown again but they didn't want to know. When: Tuesday 8th May. Second Tuesday of the month. Always the second Tuesday. How: Sign up for open mic on the night. Arrive early to avoid disappointment, or just turn up near the end and talk loudly at the back. |
| Stony AHA ! Art & Heritage Competitions Posted: 07 May 2012 09:09 AM PDT  The Cock & The Bull Shop Window Competition : Entry Form (£1) from The Stani Gallery or The Outdoor Shop for return by 31 May. Spot the unusual historical item displayed in participating retailers which is unrelated to their business. The retailers have kindly provided prizes and/or made a donation to the PCD Support charity. A Cock & Bull Take Away Quiz with entry forms for £1 donation to York House available from The Stani Gallery and Well Past It. Back by popular demand ! Solve the trivia questions to win an unexpected prize. Return your form by 30 June. A Hunt for History of the historical features of buildings along the High Street from The Stani Gallery requiring purchase of a postcard for £ 1 ( including £0.50 donation to PCD Support ). |
| Stony AHA ! Art & Heritage Exhibitions & Displays Posted: 07 May 2012 08:52 AM PDT  The Stony Stratford Arts Society art exhibition by members at Age Concern gallery : 9 – 26th May Jump For Joy ! Art exhibition by local artists and special UK limited edition bronze frogs at The Stani Gallery : 1 – 31st May Calendar Photographs – Proposed photos for the SSBA Calendar 2012 by Kate Davies in The Bull Hotel including selected entries from the Stony in Bloom Photograph competition : 1 – 31st May Displays of Art : 12 – 19th May unless otherwise stated by Trevor Jeavons at Morgan Gilder Interiors & Furniture Specialists : 8th May – 1st Jun Garry Flinders at Ray, Borley & Dunkley Solicitors Kate Wyatt at Skills Irene Foster at Lesley A Arkin Optometrist Amanda Cooper at The Calcutta Brasserie Kaye Lake at White Space Yoga Historical Stony Stratford Photographs by Richard King at The Bekash Restaurant : 12 – 19th May Exhibition of Mason Edwards Stony Stratford Illustrations in his office at 71a High Street : 12th May, 10 – 1600 Display of wood sculptures by Ian Freemantle in the grounds of St Marys & St Giles Parish Church Hall : 12 – 19th May. Collage display of the history of the Stony Stratford Womens Institute at York House : 1 – 31 May Art displayed in Shop Windows from participating retailers along the high street Exhibition of art at the school by the children of Cosgrove School George & the Dragon – display of work at the school based upon Paolo Ucello’s painting by the children of Russell Street School : 18th May Wine related art & artifacts at the Stony Wine Emporium : 15 – 19th May Exhibition of Paintings by Nadine Platt who will also be present on 13th and with Greek Music by guitarist Kostas Voros on 14th at Swinfen Harris Church Hall : 12 – 14 th May : 1400 -1900 (sat) and 1230 – 1900 (sun/mon) A display of photographs from Stony in Bloom ‘s photographic competition at The Library : 12 – 20th May |
| Stony AHA! Art & Heritage Markets, Music & More ! Posted: 07 May 2012 09:05 AM PDT  Stony in History, a series of historical news articles from The Living Archive published on the AboutMyArea MK11 website. Stony Stratford Arts Society Market at Odell’s Yard : 12th May, 10 – 1600 Art & Craft Market at Odell’s Yard : 19th May, 10 – 1600 Vintage & Antiques Market at Odell’s Yard : 26th May, 10 – 1600 The Art & History of music from local musicians, poets and performers at various venues through out Stony – see pubs for details. Stony Come Dancing - Dance to music from the 40s, 50s & the Rock n Roll years at York House : 18th May, 1930 – 2300. Tickets £7 in aid of Teds Gang from York House . “Playing The Blues, Yellows & Reds” – Abstract Expressionist Jazz with colour by Trevor Jeavons, Dylan Jeavons and Ken Flegg at York House 17th May : 1900 – 2100 “An Impish Evening of Music with Kobold” at The White Horse 17th May from 9 pm “Down-home hoe-down time with the Blisworth Tunnel Rats”. at The White Horse 24th May from 9 pm Meet The Hurdy Gurdy at St Marys & St Giles Parish Church Hall on Sat 12th & 19th May from 1430 – 1600. Michael Muskett, hurdy gurdy player and professional musician, will play and discuss this unusual and historic instrument. |
| Posted: 07 May 2012 09:23 AM PDT  Art and craft demonstrations at The SMSG Church on Sat 12th and 19th May by artists and artisans from The Stani Gallery of their forthcoming new art classes and workshops which will be held in The Stani Studios, opening soon at 70a High Street in Stony Stratford. See http://art-gallery-milton-keynes.co.uk/art-and-craft-workshops for more information and to give your input into what courses you would like to attend. |
| Stony AHA! Art & Heritage Walks & Talks Posted: 07 May 2012 08:58 AM PDT  A Walk in History : guided walk along the streets of Stony Stratford by Paul Woodfield : 12th May, 1430 – 1630. Limited numbers. Advanced purchase only from The Stani Gallery for £5 donation to PCD Support. Choose from 3 Town walks and 6 Heritage walks available to download from Stony Stratford Visitor Essentials or as leaflets from The Library Talking Art & History – a programme of evening talks in aid of The Organ Fund at St Marys & St Giles Parish Church Hall. A donation will be requested ; 15 – 18th May, 1930 – 2100 ; Ship of Dreams – Musical Memories of Russell Street Schooldays in Stony Stratford by Robert Kenny at The Cock Hotel on 17th May: 1945 – 2115 “A Night On The Tiles” – An illustrated talk by Bill Prescott celebrating the colourful and richly-varied world of tiles with a Turkish dinner : 19th May, 1900. Advanced booking essential. Cost £10 with proceeds to Project Trust and York House . Tickets from Well Past It in Timor Court. A Different Perspective – A talk by artist, Trevor Jeavons, as part of Stony Means Business meeting at The Calcutta Brasserie : 20th May, 1800 – 2000. Tickets £10 SSBA/£15 non SSBA members + booking fee and indian buffet by online purchase only. Ethiopia, A Land of Contrasts – An illustrated talk by Ray & Jenny Rowlson with coffee/tea provided at St Marys & St Giles Parish Church Hall. There will also be a voluntary collection for Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital & Hope Enterprises for street children ; Wed 23 May, from 2000 |
| Stony AHA! Art Heritage Workshops & Demonstrations Posted: 07 May 2012 08:56 AM PDT  Big Dreams by Jonny Boatfield at York House : Sat 12th May from 10 – 4pm with the finished montage displayed at St Marys & St Giles Parish Church Hall until Sat 19th May. Art demonstrations by The Stani Studios with previews of forthcoming art classes and workshops by artists and artisans from The Stani Gallery at St Marys & St Giles Parish Church Hall : Sat 12th & 19th May 1000 – 1600 with the making and sale of the PCD Angel necklaces for PCD Support by Sarah Clarke. Tea & coffee morning also held in the Hall from 10 -12 on both days. Mosaics workshop & exhibition by Melanie Watts at York House : 19 – 20th May. Courses for beginners and improvers every Mon, 10 -1200 hrs. Paint and a Pint by Derek Daniells at The Fox & Hounds : 14th May, 2000 -2200 Chainsaws & Chisels - Help make a wooden bench for the community with sculptor, Ian Freemantle at York House : 16 - 17th May, 1800 – 2100 ENTRY: FREE, but ADVANCE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL as places are VERY limited. Over-18s only as the workshop involves power tools. A Byzantine Afternoon featuring an Iconography demonstration by El. Foulidis, Narrative by A.Lymberopoulou & Byzantine Chanting by P. Stavrindis at the Greek Orthodox Church : 19th May, 12 – 1600 with chanting from 1630. Wall Painting & Grafitti Art by Ewan Hutcheson & friends in the courtyard of The Bull Hotel on 19th May : 10 – 1600 |
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