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This pocket–sized Arts Guide will help you seek out and enjoy the many and varied artforms available for visitors amongst the city’s venues. There are several contemporary art galleries, theatres, art centres, community arts facilities, artist run studios and workshops across Milton Keynes and their details are listed on pages 2 - 11. Venues like the Stables which are located further from the centre are shown on the pull-out map which is called ARTS VENUES MK. Several venues are within Central Milton Keynes itself. These are shown in orange boxes on the THE CITY CENTRE ART WALK MAP. The same map locates a selection of the city’s public artworks commissioned or donated since the 1970s. Milton Keynes has one of the largest public collections in the country with works by artists and influential sculptors such as Dame Elisabeth Frink, Michael Sandle, Dhruva Mistry and Peter Freeman. There is a WALKING TOUR set amongst the distinctive architecture, busy shopping centres, spacious precincts and tranquil green spaces of central Milton Keynes, the route has been outlined on the map. On pages 13 to 20 you will find a reference number for each artwork shown on the map, along with a brief description. Sign up to a weekly e-newsletter by visiting www.artsgatewaymk.org.uk - there is always something new to see! Milton Keynes Arts Guide I 01 vENuEs 1 3 Tecton Gallery Milton Keynes Music Service Tecton Centre, 46a Church Street, Fenny Stratford, MK2 2NY Simpson Road, Simpson, Milton Keynes, MK6 3AF This new gallery is located in the Tecton Centre and exhibits Milton Keynes Music Service provides quality music teaching local contemporary art. The gallery is run by artists for artists, to in schools and at the Centre which takes place in the evenings showcase local work and exhibits all types of decorative and artistic and on Saturday mornings and includes a Rock School, work from metalwork to mosaics, from painting to photography. lessons, choirs and groups, suitable from 2 to adult, all Weekend workshops will also be available to the public. abilities, wide range of instruments and genres taught. open Gallery - 12pm - 6pm Thursday – Saturday open Office 9am - 5pm Monday - Thursday, 9 - 4.30pm Fridays Office - 9am - 5pm Monday – Friday Teaching various times, including Saturday mornings entry Free, full disabled access Facilities Practice rooms. We can also offer our Simpson Centre as a facilities Exhibition space for rent centre for daytime activities. www tectongallery.com access Disabled access to all sites tel 07901 985957 entry Costs of lessons and groups available upon request parking Limited parking on Church Street, long stay George Street www milton-keynes.gov.uk/music_service tel 0845 200 0096 parking Limited parking – free spaces 2 artworks-mk 4 Great Linford Arts Workshop, Parklands, Great Linford, MK14 5DZ artworks-mk is a charity with their main facilities situated on a Cowper & Newton Museum heritage site in the beautiful parklands of Great Linford Manor The Three Hares Gallery Park and additional facilities in Galley Hill and Coffee Hall. Orchard Side, Market Place, Olney, MK46 4AJ Established for over 30 years artworks-mk provides exciting A community gallery space in the heart of Olney for individuals, high quality artist led workshops, exhibitions and supports groups and local societies; a place to hold small exhibitions of over 30 artists within their studios. paintings, photography, sketches and visiting displays. open Exhibitions 10am - 4pm Monday - Friday open 10.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday - Saturday (last admission 10am - 12noon Saturdays - 6pm - 8pm Thursdays 3.45pm) plus Bank Holiday Mondays/Sundays as advertised Workshop times vary please see our brochure access Access to the gardens but no disabled access to the building access Some limited and assisted access facilities The gallery forms part of the museum which also has a facilities Coffee bar and exhibition space small shop entry Free access to exhibitions, workshop fees apply to activities entry Museum entry is £4.50 (conc. £4.00, children free) www artworks-mk.co.uk www cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk tel 01908 608108 tel 01234 711516 parking Free on site parking Free parking areas within easy walking distance. 02 I www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/arts Milton Keynes Arts Guide I 03 vENuEs 5 7 The Chrysalis Theatre Inter-Action MK Camphill Communities, Japonica Lane, Willen Park, Milton Keynes, MK15 9JY The Old Rectory, Waterside, Peartree Bridge, Milton Keynes, MK6 3EJ The Chrysalis is an auditorium that can change from an open Inter-Action MK creates imaginative collaborations between space for dance, exhibition or conference, into a theatre with artists and communities and is based at The Old Rectory, a retractable raked seating and balcony for up to 209 people. beautiful three acre Grade II listed site next to the Grand Union The tall, spacious foyer has facilities for light refreshments. Canal. Inter-Action MK runs a programme of art workshops open Open to the public as specified in the programme and events at the Old Rectory. A wonderful place to be access Full disabled access creative and learn new skills. facilities Café & bar open Site accessible 9am - 10pm daily including weekends entry All performances in the theatre are priced accordingly & bank holidays. Office hours vary www chrysalismk.co.uk access Full disabled access tel 01908 235505 entry Free to access the site. Activity prices vary parking Free www interactionmk.org.uk tel 01908 678514 parking Free parking on site 6 The Stani Gallery 8 61, High Street, Stony Stratford, MK11 1AY Unique distinctive art from over 35 local artists consisting of Madcap Performing Arts Centre painting, photography, ceramics, glass, blacksmithing, wood, Madcap Trust Limited, Creed Street, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5LY sculpture, jewellery and pottery to suit all tastes and budgets. A theatre with proscenium arch stage and seating for up to open 10.00 am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday 110. Also offering a music studio with full rehearsing and 9.30am - 5.30pm Saturdays recording facilities; dance studio with mirrored walls; and a 11.00am - 4.00pm Sunday small performance space in the concourse and gallery.