SCRATCH NIGHTS
Our Thursday evening events programme has been exceptionally expanded to coincide with IF - Milton Keynes International Festival. All events begin at 6.30pm and are free of charge with no booking required, unless otherwise specified.
8 July
Exhibition Preview (6-10pm)
THE THE THINGS IS (FOR 3)
Includes two new performances, one of which will feature Fanny Tourette, the whip cracker from Marseille and the other an 'a cappella' response to works on display, as well as a BBQ, drinks and live music.
15 July
Film Club
Michelangelo Antonioni, 'La Notte' (1962)
This film captures the ennui of an aristocratic Italian couple, reflecting a lack of human emotion in the modern, industrialised world. Spaces limited, to book please call 01908 676900.
16 July
Sound Installation
Caroline Devine 'Phishing'
Phishing is an eight channel composition derived from vocal fragments and sine waves by sound artist, Caroline Devine. www.devine.co.uk/linernotes
17 July
Live Music
Acoustic Sessions
An evening of live acoustic music including Toulouse Wolfe and The Last Francis. Toulouse Wolfe: http://www.myspace.com/youngloveacoustic and The Last Francis: www.myspace.com/thelastfrancis
22 July
In Conversation
The artist with writer Matt Hale
The artist discusses the thoughts and processes behind the exhibition with writer Matt Hale from 'Art Monthly'.
23 July
Live Music
Peter J Taylor
Musician, composer and Action Beat member, Peter J Taylor presents a series of recent compositions for multiple electric guitars and bass. www.myspace.com/peterjtaylor
24 (1pm-8.30pm) & 25 July (10am-5pm)
Performances, lectures and seminars
Parallax Venice
Established in Venice in 2009, PARALLAX is an international platform for dialogue and collaboration between art professionals. www.parallaxvenice.com
29 July
Film Club
Michelangelo Antonioni, 'L'Eclisse' (1963)
The final instalment of Antonioni's famous 'alienation trilogy', this film stages a love story amongst startling framing shots, soundtrack and symbolism. Spaces limited, to book please call 01908 676900.
EDUCATION EVENTS
For Young People:
Lost & Found at MK4U Festival
3-4 July, 2010, 1-8 pm
Lost & Found have curated the 'Create Zone' at MK4U Festival, including a film tent and a performance marquee for live bands, acoustic acts and poetry www.mk4u.org.
MK4U is an annual youth-led, two-day festival held in Campbell Park, central Milton Keynes. The festival is free and is supported by The Parks Trust, Milton Keynes Gallery, Milton Keynes Play Association, Stantonbury Campus, Pat Haig, Bob Adams and Moonlit Productions.
For Families:
Music Challenge: Get Rhythmical!
London 2012 Open Weekend Event
24 July 2010, 12-3pm
Individual sessions: 12-1pm, 1-2pm, 2-3pm
As part of the London 2012 Open Weekend, Milton Keynes Gallery and Milton Keynes City Orchestra have joined forces to work with individuals, families and groups of all ages and abilities. Participants can explore sound, rhythm and movement, within the current exhibition which includes a fully functioning band kit. For more information call 01908 676900.
Family Evening
6 August, 5-7.30pm
A summer evening of art activities for children and adults, with food and drink available for all. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Art Trolley
Every Saturday, 11am - 1pm
These free drop-in art sessions for families are suitable for ages 4-12. Supervised by the education staff, you will find creative and enjoyable ways to explore the Gallery's displays together. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For Visitors with Access Needs:
A Trail Through Inter-Action MK's History
Until 22 July
Displayed in the Gallery's Project Space, this presentation, devised by artist Beth Webster, is organised by Inter-Action MK, an organisation that specialises in collaborations between artists and communities.
Community Display
Open Access Tour
26 July, 2-3pm
Join the Education Team for an informal tour of the 'THE THE THINGS IS (FOR 3)' exhibition, including British Sign Language interpretation and audio description of the art works discussed. No booking needed.
Milton Keynes Gallery’s Education Team are now welcoming proposals from creative individuals and groups, who wish to present new or existing work within the Project Space and are especially interested in ideas that engage with our exhibitions programme, our audiences and our position within the city of Milton Keynes. Email Emma Fry at e.fry@mk-g.org.
Our Thursday evening events programme has been exceptionally expanded to coincide with IF - Milton Keynes International Festival. All events begin at 6.30pm and are free of charge with no booking required, unless otherwise specified.
8 July
Exhibition Preview (6-10pm)
THE THE THINGS IS (FOR 3)
Includes two new performances, one of which will feature Fanny Tourette, the whip cracker from Marseille and the other an 'a cappella' response to works on display, as well as a BBQ, drinks and live music.
15 July
Film Club
Michelangelo Antonioni, 'La Notte' (1962)
This film captures the ennui of an aristocratic Italian couple, reflecting a lack of human emotion in the modern, industrialised world. Spaces limited, to book please call 01908 676900.
16 July
Sound Installation
Caroline Devine 'Phishing'
Phishing is an eight channel composition derived from vocal fragments and sine waves by sound artist, Caroline Devine. www.devine.co.uk/linernotes
17 July
Live Music
Acoustic Sessions
An evening of live acoustic music including Toulouse Wolfe and The Last Francis. Toulouse Wolfe: http://www.myspace.com/youngloveacoustic and The Last Francis: www.myspace.com/thelastfrancis
22 July
In Conversation
The artist with writer Matt Hale
The artist discusses the thoughts and processes behind the exhibition with writer Matt Hale from 'Art Monthly'.
23 July
Live Music
Peter J Taylor
Musician, composer and Action Beat member, Peter J Taylor presents a series of recent compositions for multiple electric guitars and bass. www.myspace.com/peterjtaylor
24 (1pm-8.30pm) & 25 July (10am-5pm)
Performances, lectures and seminars
Parallax Venice
Established in Venice in 2009, PARALLAX is an international platform for dialogue and collaboration between art professionals. www.parallaxvenice.com
29 July
Film Club
Michelangelo Antonioni, 'L'Eclisse' (1963)
The final instalment of Antonioni's famous 'alienation trilogy', this film stages a love story amongst startling framing shots, soundtrack and symbolism. Spaces limited, to book please call 01908 676900.
EDUCATION EVENTS
For Young People:
Lost & Found at MK4U Festival
3-4 July, 2010, 1-8 pm
Lost & Found have curated the 'Create Zone' at MK4U Festival, including a film tent and a performance marquee for live bands, acoustic acts and poetry www.mk4u.org.
MK4U is an annual youth-led, two-day festival held in Campbell Park, central Milton Keynes. The festival is free and is supported by The Parks Trust, Milton Keynes Gallery, Milton Keynes Play Association, Stantonbury Campus, Pat Haig, Bob Adams and Moonlit Productions.
For Families:
Music Challenge: Get Rhythmical!
London 2012 Open Weekend Event
24 July 2010, 12-3pm
Individual sessions: 12-1pm, 1-2pm, 2-3pm
As part of the London 2012 Open Weekend, Milton Keynes Gallery and Milton Keynes City Orchestra have joined forces to work with individuals, families and groups of all ages and abilities. Participants can explore sound, rhythm and movement, within the current exhibition which includes a fully functioning band kit. For more information call 01908 676900.
Family Evening
6 August, 5-7.30pm
A summer evening of art activities for children and adults, with food and drink available for all. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Art Trolley
Every Saturday, 11am - 1pm
These free drop-in art sessions for families are suitable for ages 4-12. Supervised by the education staff, you will find creative and enjoyable ways to explore the Gallery's displays together. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For Visitors with Access Needs:
A Trail Through Inter-Action MK's History
Until 22 July
Displayed in the Gallery's Project Space, this presentation, devised by artist Beth Webster, is organised by Inter-Action MK, an organisation that specialises in collaborations between artists and communities.
Community Display
Open Access Tour
26 July, 2-3pm
Join the Education Team for an informal tour of the 'THE THE THINGS IS (FOR 3)' exhibition, including British Sign Language interpretation and audio description of the art works discussed. No booking needed.
Milton Keynes Gallery’s Education Team are now welcoming proposals from creative individuals and groups, who wish to present new or existing work within the Project Space and are especially interested in ideas that engage with our exhibitions programme, our audiences and our position within the city of Milton Keynes. Email Emma Fry at e.fry@mk-g.org.