About us
Arts Gateway MK is a registered charity currently funded by Milton Keynes Council to 'Support The Arts and Creative Growth in Milton Keynes'’. Our Mingle Networking events for 2012 are funded by the Milton Keynes Community Foundation. We are the first port of call for all local creative people, artists, groups and organisations.Who are we?
We’re Arts Gateway MK, formed after more than 20 years as the Milton Keynes Arts Association, to develop our existing funding and support for MK artists and creative organisations.
What do we do?
We had previously offered 3 grant rounds a year to individuals, groups
and organisation ranging from £500 to £1,500 for all manner
of creative projects and events. Unfortunately we have had to suspend
them until further notice due to our recent funding cuts.
We would like to encourage people to still get in touch with their ideas
so that we can support and work with you in various areas such as securing
funding, development, resources, contacts and advice. If you would like
to discuss further please email Nicky Prince: info@artsgatewaymk.org.uk
or call 01908 241122 with as much information as possible for discussion.
You may be put in touch with one of our specialist panels for help and
support.
We are very sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment caused but will endeavour to help in any which way we can.
Times are definitely changing and we all need to look at new ways of working and moving forward. Fear not, we are working on lots of exciting changes for the future!
Please ensure you join our mailing list to be kept informed of news and events and indeed our own organisational changes and you can also join us on Facebook (and various Community Groups in the art genres) and Twitter.
What other support do we provide?
This website
…with lots of useful tips and Case Studies - tbc
Weekly email newsletter straight to your inbox with local news and events
and a facility to upload your own
1-2-1 advice, mentoring and surgeries - tbc
Support with careers - tbc
Links to other arts organisations/funders (see LINKS)
Events/ Networking
Promotion assistance via our weekly radio show on Secklow
Sounds called Art-Iculate
Affordable creative resources through the Community Arts Resource Centre
- CARCMK
A database for anything arts related, venues, artists, supplies, examples
of work etc - tbc
Proactive marketing support
The Community Arts Resource Centre
The Community Arts Resource Centre – CARCMK- at Stacey Bushes has been added to the range of services provided by Arts Gateway MK to make it easier for creative people to run activities by creating a one-stop shop that hires out everything you might need from costumes and props to sound equipment, marquees and more… including knowledgeable advice from experienced event organisers.
It can also provide advice about hiring equipment very cheaply without the worry of sourcing, choosing, buying, storing, insuring and repairing equipment.
www.carcmk.org.uk
or ring 01908 241122
'Like' us on Facebook
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Arts Database
We are in the early stages of developing an Arts Database. Our plan is to have a centralised place where you can list or search for anything arts related, be it a dance class, exhibition space, piano teacher, arts and crafts supplies. You name it, we hope you’ll find it on our database.
You will also be able to advertise yourself as an artist and submit examples of your work. More details to follow soon.
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Who funds us?
We gratefully acknowledge support from:
What to do next
So – sign up for
the newsletter, join us on Facebook
and Twitter and start
planning ideas for your creative future.
Get in touch to see how we might be able to help you. Don't forget if
Networking is your thing, make sure you ask to join one of our Community
groups on Facebook for Visual Arts (also covering design, film, fashion
etc), Music, Literature, Dance and Drama/Theatre
Charity and company details
Arts Gateway MKAcorn House
351 Midsummer Boulevard
Milton Keynes MK9 3HP
info@artsgatewaymk.org.uk
www.artsgatewaymk.org.uk
t/f: 01908 241122
Arts Gateway MK Charity No.1126872 - Company No. 6602989
Registered address: Acorn House, 351 Midsummer Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3HP - Directors J Best, A Lucas-Smith
Executive Committee:
Chair John Best
Caz Tricks (Drama Panel Chair)
Helen Parlor / Urja Thakore (Co Dance Panel Chairs)
Guy Russell (Literature Panel Chair)
Nicky Prince (Music Panel Chair)
Sara Young / Nicholas Packham (Co Visual Arts Panel Chairs)
Visual Arts Panel currently disbanded but re-forming as a new entity shortly
Trustee/Directors:
Anthony Lucas-Smith
John Best
Barnaby Craike-Pickering
Declan Connelly
Guy Russell
Sara Young
Nicholas Packham
Observer/Advisers:
Lucy Bedford (Arts Development Officer – Milton Keynes Council)
MKC Councillor - Alan Richards
Office Manager/Secretary - Nicky Prince
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