Welcome to the MK9 Blog!

MK9 Art Gallery is a sparkling concept combining in one project, wide-ranging community involvement with the arts and fully professional presentation. Each show was unique and the format constantly evolved through the creative input of its dedicated team of volunteers.

Opening in August 2008 with an acclaimed international exhibition on the subject of war, the gallery (previously known as AIM) quickly established itself as an art charity with a remarkably creative outlook and high professional standards.

Though a non-profitmaking charity, we sustained ourselves for the duration of our 3 years in the centre:mk - thanks to a rich engagement with the wider public, the generous donation of time and energy from our volunteers and the support of local organisations and high profile commercial companies.

We feel strongly that with all the skill and care that went into the creation of this space, we provided a unique and welcoming atmosphere. This is exactly the kind of atmosphere required for the re-creation of a vibrant shopping experience that benefits all.

December 2011 saw the Gallery's final show, 'Bazaar' at 759 Midsummer Boulevard. We are now  seeking a new venue through which we may continue to promote the creative talents of the Milton Keynes community.

To hear of our latest developments, be sure to visit us here or go the website link below where you will also have the option to subscribe to our newsletter. 

aimforartgallery.org.uk

Artist Review // Kate Morgan

Check out the website of young up-and-coming artist Kate Morgan. Kate was one of our first exhibitors having recently finished her degree at Loughborough University in fine art. She then went on to do a Masters in Illustration at Falmouth and has clearly been inspired by the lovely landscapes of Cornwall. She has expanded her collection - building on the beautiful, highly observed work that we were so impressed with to include stunning depictions of the surrounding countryside. Kate’s observational skills and love of nature comes out in everything she produces bringing a vibrant, fresh eye to her illustrative images which are highly appealing. 

To see more of Kate's work, please visit her website

katemorgan.biz

The Passing of Edna Read

It is with great sadness that we have heard of the passing of Edna Read. She was a tremendous proponent of the arts in Milton Keynes and had a passion for the City that was quite remarkable. We, at the MK9 Gallery, would like to pay tribute to her extraordinary life and give particular thanks for her vision which initially gave birth to the Aim Gallery from which the MK9 Gallery eventually sprang.

- The MK9 Gallery Team

Bazaar // November - December

The final exhibition of Aim Gallery for 2011 full of a beautiful and eclectic range of handmade pieces that would make great gifts in this festive season. Here you will find crafts, jewelry, cards, ceramics, textiles, photography, woodturning, digital and painted artworks all by local artists.

The Northamptonshire Guild of Designer Craftsmen // October 2011

Pride in the practice of crafts: Northamptonshire Guild of Designer Craftsmen (NGDC) has been in existence since 1990, with a vibrant membership of around 40 craftsmen and woman, making high quality products in a wide range of disciplines including wood, textiles, ceramics and glass.

The Guild aims to encourage the highest standards of craftsmanship and design and to advance interest  in, and awareness of, crafts. It seeks to bring together individuals who generally work in isolation, in order to promote their work collectively.

For more information on the Northamptonshire Guild of Designer Craftsmen, please visit

northantscraftsguild.co.uk

Life Drawing // September 2011

The challenge of drawing and painting from life is the primary passion of the artists presently exhibiting at AIM for Art Gallery. Eddie Bates, Janet Carter, Trixie Dinn, Jo Stone and Louise Wooldridge came together as a result of their shared interest and are now affiliated to other artists in the Leighton Buzzard area under the umbrella of The Life Club. The works on show carry a distinct unity with many pieces developed from the same studio sessions but within this, the individual works display and varied focus that allows for the rare opportunity to compare differing artistic interpretations of a single subject matter. The Life Club has held three very successful Summer Exhibitions at the Moat Farm Gallery in Stoke Hammond.

Bucks Pottery & Sculpture Society and Five Women Artists // August 2011

Bucks Pottery and Sculpture Society joined with Five Women Artists to present a wonderful show of mixed media and creative explorations. The exhibition was another exciting and innovative show for us at Aim Gallery. There was something for everyone with fine ceramics and an engaging range of artworks by the Five Women who have formed a self-supportive circle for the past two years.