This event is an open session for musicians, sound artists and non-musicians who are interested in exploring improvisation and developing new musical relationships. Bring your own instruments/equipment/objects (and amplification should you require it). MK Gallery will provide the PA, Mics, DI’s and the space for exploration. If you are interested in taking part, please email […]
MK Gallery's regular Saturday Live Music evenings return with two exciting performers: Josephine Foster An American folk singer-songwriter with a background in a wide range of musical styles. Peter cuts Paul Paul Rippengal and Pete Bennie combine effected guitar and bass with improvisation and freely interpreted melodies over an array of loops and found sounds. […]
International artists Boyd and Evans will be speaking as part of a series of events under the title Underpasses Connecting People, Connecting Places. On the occasion of the rehanging of 'Situation Comedy' at Central Library, the evening will also include a tour of the many Boyd and Evans paintings on display at the library. The […]
As part of the Art of Islam Festival, Central Library is hosting a cooking demonstration and tasting session by Halima Saleem. One day in December 2014 Halima decided to create a Facebook page publishing food recipes and it has gone from strength to strength. Come along to not only watch Halima cooking up some yummy Pakistani […]
Electric Pedals, creators of BBC TV’s The Human Power Station are coming to Milton Keynes! Join them for a day dedicated to sustainable transport for all the family to enjoy. Includes film, art workshops, stalls and food. Cycle Powered Cinema 10.15am - 3.30pm Films suitable for all ages / Pre-booking essential / Free Book tickets 10.15 […]
Superman IV The Quest For Peace, starring Christopher Reeve and Gene Hackman, was filmed in Milton Keynes (which doubled as Metropolis) 30 years ago in 1986. With the help of local people, artist Richard DeDomenici will reshoot key scenes during the International Festival. Go to www.ifmiltonkeynes.org to register your interest in being an extra or […]
Join MK Gallery's first ever Family-in-Residence, the Aylards from Oxley Park, for a magical family event created in collaboration with artist Alice Boland Rhodes. Expect all things mystical while celebrating the end of their residency and enjoying the activities they’ve been busily creating for you over the recent months. Find out more about the Family-in-Residence HERE. Tickets* Places […]
This symposium, organised by MK Gallery in partnership with the Open University gathers artists, curators, academics and community arts organisations together to discuss the unique heritage and present conditions of new towns, how they work with their communities to produce the common and their response to a call for the right to the (new) city. […]
Visual artist James Aldridge has been appointed to lead MK Gallery’s pilot programme of artist-led outdoor learning, The Green Town Group. James combines sensory interaction - walking, collecting and making - with research into ecology and history. While some towns have chalk figures cut into their hillsides, from the White Horses of Wiltshire to the […]
Author Jane Burdiak will be visiting the Meet the Author corner in Milton Keynes Central Library ready to greet readers and sign copies of her new book, 'The Sporting Widow'. Copies of the book will be available to buy on the day.
Join the Milton Keynes City Orchestra for the fourth year running for an evening of uplifting music and a firework finale in Campbell Park. Proms in Campbell Park draws thousands of classical music lovers together for an evening of traditional favourites, in a delightful setting for all ages to enjoy, with a spectacular firework finale. […]
Roy Heath, TV producer and digital media trainer, will share his filmmaking and digital media skills to help participants create cutting edge content and realise their creative vision at MK Gallery on 19 August. The only limitation is your imagination! Roy started his career as a researcher on the BBC's CountryFile and progressed to produce and […]
