Public Art Map – the public art collection has been plotted onto a google map.  If you know of any in your estate/area that are missing, please let us know so we can upload it.  https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=z3YK7oviedhQ.kXihTNncpMLw&hl=en . You’ll also find the two newly grade II listed artworks by Bernard Schottlander and Wendy Taylor on there.
Culture Challenge – this programme links schools with artists and in the coming weeks, Milton Keynes schools will be given funds to spend through the website on artists.  We need to make sure it’s populated with MK artists so please e-mail joanjoan.stewart@artsgatewaymk.org.uk to request the submission form – it’s free!!
Music Hub – Professional Partners – if you are a music teacher you should look into this scheme which includes CPD and support with safeguarding:  http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/children-young-people-families/mk-music-hub/teachers-and-music-educators
Grants for Arts – the new Arts Council England portal is now open.  It’s not particularly intuitive so you may wish to explore it in advance of your funding deadline:https://applications.artscouncil.org.uk/frontOffice.jsf.  Strategic funds are through the existing portal
Sport Relief Mile – On the 20^th March, the sport relief mile is coming to MK and performers, musicians, buskers etc are invited to take to the streets and entertain those running for charity. Email arts@milton-keynes.gov.uk for more information
Statement Images – I have been bringing together statement images that show off the arts in Milton Keynes.  If you have images of your events which clearly shows it’s in Milton Keynes and promotes what is the best of MK, do send them to me and I’ll include them.  Here’s what we’ve got so far: http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/leisure-tourism-and-culture/arts-and-heritage/european-capital-of-culture
Arts & Heritage Intern – we have been successful in a partnership funding bid with theArts & Heritage Alliance to appoint a paid intern.  The job will be advertised through the job centre next month