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Arts Council England invite Gallery to Develop Future Plans

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 06:12 AM PST

ACE support for Gallery's Future Plans

MK Gallery is delighted to have been invited by Arts Council England to apply for a Stage Two grant from its Large Capital Grants scheme for an exciting development. 

Milton Keynes Theatre & Gallery Company has attracted significant investment into Milton Keynes since it opened the theatre and the gallery in 1999. As a result, the free artistic, family and community events provided by the gallery have become an essential part of the cultural life and appeal of the city. The proposed development will enable the organisation to welcome larger audiences and to become more economically sustainable in the long term.

Sally Abbott, South East Regional Director at Arts Council England, says: "MK Gallery is an important asset for Milton Keynes, attracting arts and cultural visitors to the city and, as a key partner in the biennial international festival MK IF, helping to invest millions of pounds into the local economy each year. We're delighted to be inviting the gallery to apply for stage 2 of our large-scale capital funding programme to extend its exhibition facilities and create new and exciting spaces in which much wider audiences will be able to experience world class arts at the heart of the city's community."

MK Gallery's Director Anthony Spira, says: "This is fantastic news for the city. Over the coming months we will be working closely with our partners and stakeholders at Milton Keynes Council to develop an expanded centre for the arts that is fit for a city with one of the fastest growing populations in the UK. A new café, cinema and increased gallery spaces will enable us to provide more art, music, film and performance to more people in central Milton Keynes.'

Arts Council England champions, develops and invests in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people's lives. They support a range of activities across the arts, museums and libraries – from theatre to digital art, reading to dance, music to literature, and crafts to collections. www.artscouncil.org.uk

For further information please email Katharine Sorensen, Communications Director, MK Gallery.

FILM - Caranchoy @ Open Film Society 18.30 hrs.

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 05:12 AM PST


The Open University Film Society is screening the film Carancho on Weds 30th Jan at 18.30 hrs.


You can also watch a preview of the film at http://www.openfilmsociety.co.uk/index.php/carancho/


Don’t get lost. Here you have a Google map of the Open Film Society Facilities (Parking lot and Projection room): http://is.gd/OpenFilmSociety_Map.


You may want to become a friend of the Open Film Society and receive its Newsletter reviewing the films at http://www.openfilmsociety.co.uk/index.php/membership.


The Open Film Society is a non-profit film organisation, offering some of the best alternative cinema in Milton Keynes. Housed at the Open University, the Open Film Society has excellent facilities. Films will be shown usually at 6:30pm Wednesday evening. There is a fully licensed bar that opens at 5:30pm. 


We are very sorry but NO ONE UNDER THE AGE of 16 can be admitted.


 

Sing For Joy

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 08:13 AM PST


This is an informal singing group meeting the last Thursday of each month.  We sing just for the pleasure of it!  All abilities are welcome.  We sing seasonal, folk, pop, international songs, rounds, and spirituals.  


We meet 7:30-9:30PM at the Chyrsalis Theatre in the lower level (follow the lit path between the first house on entering the community and the apple orchard.  Look for the sign!)


Contribution of £3 per person to cover refreshments and room hire.


Phone 01908 968161 for any further information.

FILM - Tyrannosaur @ Open Film Society 18.30 hrs.

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 05:01 AM PST


The Open University Film Society is screening the film Tyrannosaur on Weds 23rd Jan at 18.30 hrs.


You may want to see the Open Film Society Newsletter for 21 Jan. 2013 reviewing the film - Tyrannosaur. Share it, please! http://eepurl.com/ugABf


You can also watch a preview of the film at http://www.openfilmsociety.co.uk/index.php/tyrannosaur/


Don’t get lost. Here you have a Google map of the Open Film Society Facilities (Parking lot and Projection room): http://is.gd/OpenFilmSociety_Map.


The Open Film Society is a non-profit film organisation, offering some of the best alternative cinema in Milton Keynes. Housed at the Open University, the Open Film Society has excellent facilities. Films will be shown usually at 6:30pm Wednesday evening. There is a fully licensed bar that opens at 5:30pm. 


We are very sorry but NO ONE UNDER THE AGE of 16 can be admitted.


 

Homelessness Action Week- 26th January 3rd February 2013

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 05:04 AM PST


Homelessness Action Week


26th January – 3rd February 2013


There will be various  events around Milton Keynes that you can get involved with.  We want to join the community of Milton Keynes at events with this project during this week.


Tuesday 29th January  11.30am – 1.30pm Open Day at Faith Dimensions 63 Stratford Road, Wolverton.


Thursday 31st January 1.30pm – 4.00pm  Open Day 1.30pm – 4pm Pizza, rolls, cakes and crafts made by the homeless.


Friday 1st February  10am – 3.30pm   The Project Space opposite the Art Gallery and next to the theatre in Milton Keynes. Join us in making a large Wall Hanging out of Felt.  You can see us and help us make this map of Milton Keynes with landmarks and places that are associated with the homeless.


Large Wall Hanging


Open Door -  We are making a large Wall Hanging in Felt.  If you would like to join in making this with Open Door please contact Jacqueline at: adviser@opendoormk.org.uk or 07518 245 840. 


The idea is to go to the places that work with or provide a service for the Homeless.  We can join you at your venue and make felt items with you. These will then be incorporated into the large wall hanging we will make on Friday 1st Feb                   If you would like to be involved please let Jacqueline know as soon as possible and we will make arrangements.    


Charity Concert, Auction and Buffet Supper 


Saturday 2nd February 7.30pm 


Cry of the homeless at the Jesus Celebration Centre Lloyds Court, Secklow Gate West, MK9 3AT.


Local bands and singers are giving up there time to entertain.


There will be an Auction with prizes from Local businesses.


A Buffet Supper will also be included.


Tickets will be £10 or £5 for under 18 years.  The cold buffet is included in the price of the ticket. All acts will be suitable for family audiences.  There is plenty of free parking.


Open Door are working with Cry of the Homeless with this project.


If you would like to come along please contact Andrew Ackerman: doubleamk@o2.co.uk  or Jacqueline  


There will also be other events and you may like to arrange one yourself during this week.  Open Door is a charity working with the homeless in the Milton Keynes area.


Registered charity 802870

The Ladykillers at Theatre MK

Posted: 22 Jan 2013 04:02 AM PST


The Ladykillers – 23rd – 26th January
The West End comedy smash hit from the writer of Father Ted The Ladykillers is the much loved Ealing classicbrought to life on stage in a hilarious and thrilling production. Starring Michele Dotrice (Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em), Clive Mantle(Casualty and The Vicar of Dibley) and Cliff Parisi (EastEnders and Call the Midwife).The Ladykillers is a classic black comedy; a sweet little old lady, alone in her house, is pitted against a gang of criminal misfits who will stop at nothing.

Posted by Creative Midlands at 1/23/2013 11:26:00 am

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