We’re an arts charity that enables the curious and creative to make a difference in their communities.

We specialise in co-developing artist-led Projects with marginalised or disadvantaged communities in Milton Keynes, which respond to the issues they are facing – from insecure housing and poverty to loneliness, isolation and poor mental health.

Find out more about our Vision here

We’re all about making new friends and sharing the work we do with other passionate and creative people. If you’re a creative with experience of working in and with communities, we’d love to know more about you and the work you do. Email us‍

If you’re aged 18 and over and are interested in supporting our work, please get in touch or come along to our Volunteer drop-in session on Monday 8 May, 11am–12pm.

If you represent a community group and have an idea for a Project that will help to address a particular need, we welcome hearing from you.

However, there are a few things you should know…

We are completely reliant upon raising money to fund our charitable work.

Projects take time to plan and deliver – sometimes several years.

Unfortunately, we cannot support events and activities at short notice unless funding is available to cover our costs. Contact us

We offer a range of fun and educational artist-led activities at affordable prices at our Great Linford site. Have you seen what we have coming up soon?

If it’s something bespoke you’re after, our Barn is available to hire for private events, including workshops, with capacity for up to 60 people seated. We work with lots of different artists experienced in leading participatory activities and would be happy to offer referrals for them to lead a workshop either on or off our site.

Before you get in touch, follow the link below for guidance on artists’ rates. Artist fees guidance‍

In addition to artists’ fees, you should also budget for material costs and any travel expenses incurred by the artist in reaching you.

The Barn has an exterior ramp onto the decking, which leads into the main space and an accessible toilet, accessed through an exterior ramp. Our back garden features wheelchair accessible matting around the central bedding, accessed through the main building and we have a hearing loop facility in the cafe.

The Barn Café is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10am– 4pm*

Please note: The Arts Centre is occasionally closed for private events; it is advisable to check ahead by calling 01908 608108 or emailing hello@miltonkeynesartscentre.org