https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk Arts for Health Milton Keynes Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:46:29 +0000 https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk en https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Menu Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:28:21 +0000 Arts for Health Milton Keynes https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Menu About us What we do Trustees Funders Opportunities Staff Workshops &amp; Activities About Current Workshops &amp; Activities Online Activities &amp; Resources Workshop &amp; Activity Archive Temporary Exhibitions Current ExhibitionsExhibitions Archive The MKUH&nbsp;Art Collection The Collection Story Browse the Collection Blog Donate Today https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Home Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:53:28 +0000 Arts for Health Milton Keynes https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Home Using arts and creativity to improve health and wellbeing <img width="4688" height="1563" width_o="4688" height_o="1563" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9547b62edf32946e8d367bf155b7ee5047af38c81dc76ff2a30ad54fe9600637/Untitled-design-3.png" data-mid="241037651" border="0" data-scale="86" alt="Workshops / Arts on Prescription" data-caption="Workshops / Arts on Prescription" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9547b62edf32946e8d367bf155b7ee5047af38c81dc76ff2a30ad54fe9600637/Untitled-design-3.png" /> <img width="4688" height="1563" width_o="4688" height_o="1563" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8d67309d68081ed1d0d51e34277cb30a1ace255ff8699ff8c8a0ffbce0655ef1/Untitled-design.png" data-mid="241036993" border="0" alt="Current Exhibitions" data-caption="Current Exhibitions" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8d67309d68081ed1d0d51e34277cb30a1ace255ff8699ff8c8a0ffbce0655ef1/Untitled-design.png" /> <img width="1500" height="500" width_o="1500" height_o="500" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0baab2d922bc3064f9c4b788d07796e6a952427f79d76ce64f96371eccf5fe75/Untitled-design-1.png" data-mid="241037052" border="0" alt="The Milton Keynes Hospital Art Collection" data-caption="The Milton Keynes Hospital Art Collection" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0baab2d922bc3064f9c4b788d07796e6a952427f79d76ce64f96371eccf5fe75/Untitled-design-1.png" /> ︎Our Latest News: Arts for Health Milton Keynes launches New Arts on Prescription programme ‘Belonging Through Art’, keep up to date with the New City Art Collection project here ... https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/What-we-do Mon, 14 May 2018 11:40:40 +0000 Arts for Health Milton Keynes https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/What-we-do What we do What We DoArts for Health Milton Keynes uses arts and creativity to improve health and well-being. Watch a short Introduction to Arts for Health MK below: We deliver innovative and inclusive arts activities, events and exhibitions in health care and community settings. We are based at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where we care for the art collection, organise a programme of temporary exhibitions and run events for staff.Arts for Health Milton Keynes grew out of the voluntary Hospital Arts Committee who had the vision to develop an art collection at the hospital when it first opened in 1984. The Collection currently has around 400 artworks and is the largest permanent collection in Milton Keynes. <img width="640" height="360" width_o="640" height_o="360" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d7d014123c0526595718ed4766cdb37709b99638764893fcdd17ab04a5c6ceb8/Webp.net-compress-image.jpg" data-mid="20155007" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/d7d014123c0526595718ed4766cdb37709b99638764893fcdd17ab04a5c6ceb8/Webp.net-compress-image.jpg" /> In the wider community we deliver a series of art workshops for many different groups of people facing health challenges, including people with dementia and young people going through a difficult time. Our longest running programme is Arts on Prescription, which offers free 12 week art courses for adults with mental and physical health issues. Since the start of the Arts on Prescription programme, over 300 people have participated and evaluation of the programme shows that participants report improvements to their health and wellbeing through taking part. Find out more about our workshops, including arts on prescription here:https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Workshops-Activities https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Trustees Mon, 14 May 2018 11:41:16 +0000 Arts for Health Milton Keynes https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Trustees Trustees Our trustees are a group of volunteers who have overall control of the charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do. You can read more about the role of trustees on the Gov.uk website. If you would like to contact a member of the board please email us on info@artsforhealthmk.org.uk and we will direct you to the right person. Chris Kubiak (Chair) Linda Bartram Simon Lloyd Joanne Turner Heather Chandler Asha Chandola Diana Francis Hannah Walton Joyce Elliot Jyothi Srinivas <img width="3024" height="3338" width_o="3024" height_o="3338" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8d599cf29b261561acb804ff169b3a6f71cd7cba53bf2b64163f790af15c353f/Trusteeship-photo.jpg" data-mid="158346969" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8d599cf29b261561acb804ff169b3a6f71cd7cba53bf2b64163f790af15c353f/Trusteeship-photo.jpg" /> Why not join our Board of Trustees? We are looking for Trustees from the Arts and Culture sector to join the board. We are particularly interested in hearing from professional artists, musicians, writers, and other creatives who may be currently working or retired, who might like to get involved, particularly artists from diverse communities.&nbsp; The commitment would be four meetings a year plus an AGM (usually immediately after the November meeting) There would also be an expectation that you would be willing to advocate and support the Charity in whatever way worked for you in between the meetings, and Trustees have various levels of personal involvement depending on their skills. As you would expect, the Board tend to focus on big picture topics - fundraising, financial health, strategy and outcomes - not so much the operations of front line delivery. How to apply? Please find below our Trustee Recruitment pack which is available to download. Download Trustee Role Description.doc here https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Staff Mon, 14 May 2018 11:59:13 +0000 Arts for Health Milton Keynes https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Staff Staff Ben Heyworth Director<img width="1552" height="2100" width_o="1552" height_o="2100" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c309d03d686a6d164d6859e0c228993df7652ff132310ffc8ecaf7fb99f5b36a/14031705_Ben-Heyworth_d_BW.jpg" data-mid="135888931" border="0" data-scale="42" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c309d03d686a6d164d6859e0c228993df7652ff132310ffc8ecaf7fb99f5b36a/14031705_Ben-Heyworth_d_BW.jpg" /> “My name is Ben Heyworth and I am the&nbsp; Director for Arts for Health Milton Keynes. I’m delighted to work with a small, dedicated team, and a well respected organisation working across Milton Keynes’ arts and culture sector, bringing all kinds of creativity and artistic practice to diverse communities and promoting better health and wellbeing. My background is in the arts and I also have twenty years of experience working in a senior role in the NHS, as well as being a lecturer at the University of Manchester specialising in Cancer, Personalised Care, and LGBT. Arts for Health MK will continue to work closely with Milton Keynes University Hospital, curating the substantial art collection and developing creative outdoor spaces, as well as a post-pandemic relaunch of our Arts On Prescription offer, and establishing a new programme around diversity and inclusion called the Inclusive Arts Programme. As always, we are interested to hear from anybody who might have a project idea or wish to work with us on a collaborative basis.” &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Emma BarfordCollection and Exhibitions Manager (Part-time)Jackie Sarafopoulos Collections Development Officer (Part-time) Naomi LutmanProgrammes Administrator (Part-time) Georgia Tillery RandakCreative Play Project Manager (Part-time) To contact a member of staff please email info@artsforhealthmk.org.uk with the person you wish to contact. Our Regular Artists:We are privileged to work with a number of professional artists and workshop leaders. Currently those include: Anne-Marie Abbate; Emma Barford; Shauna Boland-Rhodes; Ciara Callaghan; Robin Clements; Laura Dove; Sophia Ghory; Sarah Hunt; Eva Popovic, Georgia Tillery Randak and Sarah Watts. https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Opportunities Fri, 03 Jan 2020 20:33:27 +0000 Arts for Health Milton Keynes https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Opportunities Opportunities <img width="1877" height="1454" width_o="1877" height_o="1454" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/edcf2eeb7065b296530a9f1ed67e01e5005c4ca3530f55d83db2f4db9cace7c6/36176780_1976190785777807_9058615390573166592_o.jpg" data-mid="57657498" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/edcf2eeb7065b296530a9f1ed67e01e5005c4ca3530f55d83db2f4db9cace7c6/36176780_1976190785777807_9058615390573166592_o.jpg" /> At Arts for Health Milton Keynes we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Volunteer with us Work with us https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Work-with-us Mon, 14 May 2018 11:56:02 +0000 Arts for Health Milton Keynes https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Work-with-us Work with us... We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Vacancies There are no vacancies at this time. Please check back again soon! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Volunteer-with-us Mon, 14 May 2018 11:55:07 +0000 Arts for Health Milton Keynes https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Volunteer-with-us Volunteer with us <img width="4032" height="3024" width_o="4032" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d798681b33dbe16d1848a2739516c6b103798329ea2afca29bceaa03ea6c4167/Group-shot-1.jpg" data-mid="242246982" border="0" data-scale="83" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d798681b33dbe16d1848a2739516c6b103798329ea2afca29bceaa03ea6c4167/Group-shot-1.jpg" /> We are a small team and couldn’t do what we do without the help of our wonderful volunteers. We have a number of volunteer opportunities to work with us at the hospital where our offices are based, and also at our arts workshops in the community. Is volunteering for me? Our volunteers form a cross section of the community and volunteering with is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, maybe you… Have participated in one of our courses and now want to support others through their experience Are retired and are looking for a new challenge Are a student (aged 17 years up) looking to gain experience Have mild learning disabilities, and are looking for a supportive environment to excel Are looking for a bridge back into work or for a change of career path Wish to make friends and gain in confidence And that is just the beginning… Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities: ︎ Volunteer Associate Artist Arts on Prescription - Our six week art programme for adults. Volunteers assist the artist in preparing, running and clearing up arts sessions, collecting feedback and being supportive to participants. Led by a professional artist the weekly sessions are welcoming and friendly, allowing space to explore different art mediums and materials. Art Clubs – Participants can spend some time creating art in a safe and friendly environment. Volunteers help with setting up materials, making refreshments, talking with participants about their art/ techniques and tidying away after the sessions.&nbsp; We have three Art Clubs to choose from: 1. ︎ Wolverton on a Monday afternoon (2pm - 4pm) at The Old Bath House, Wolverton. 2. ︎ Conniburrow on a Saturday morning (10am - 12pm) at the Conniburrow Community Hub Annex.&nbsp; 3. ︎ Stacey Bushes on a Friday morning (9.30am - 11.30am) at the Stacey Bushes Meeting Place. Apply hereFor further information about volunteering and to request and application form, please get in touch: 01908 996124 info@artsforhealthmk.org.uk https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Funders Mon, 14 May 2018 11:43:29 +0000 Arts for Health Milton Keynes https://artsforhealthmk.org.uk/Funders Funders We are hugely thankful to all our funders past and present, that have helped us to develop and deliver our programmes. <img width="1668" height="1668" width_o="1668" height_o="1668" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7ca3b47fe84f190b97cf27bdaefa2d6b07ce4a6c9ac94b3e9b16328a4f88a06c/TNLHF_English_Acknowledgement_Stamp_Colour_PNG.png" data-mid="234960786" border="0" data-no-zoom="true" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7ca3b47fe84f190b97cf27bdaefa2d6b07ce4a6c9ac94b3e9b16328a4f88a06c/TNLHF_English_Acknowledgement_Stamp_Colour_PNG.png" /> <img width="4108" height="1125" width_o="4108" height_o="1125" 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This will be achieved through its art collection; creating open, accessible and future-proofed digital resources, developing accessible interpretation, and delivering engagement programmes that outreach into communities adjacent to the hospital (particularly areas of deprivation) and engaging the staff, patients, and visitors on the hospital site. As a priority funds will be used to identify, repair, and conserve any of the most ‘at-risk’ artworks in The Collection, including some locally significant paintings and sculptures.&nbsp; Learn more about the project and follow our progress by browsing through the thumbnail menu below ︎︎︎ Project Funders This project is made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. The project is also supported by additional funding from Milton Keynes City Council as well as Milton Keynes Hospital Charity, who commission the services of Arts for Health Milton Keynes on behalf of the hospital. <img width="2000" height="714" width_o="2000" height_o="714" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e4e21c71ea2262c88d39e1befcbfd9855e49b41a0bace80a8254df9c3662f4aa/Funders-panel-for-documents.png" data-mid="240505005" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e4e21c71ea2262c88d39e1befcbfd9855e49b41a0bace80a8254df9c3662f4aa/Funders-panel-for-documents.png" />