Hello There!

Do you need help with finding and applying for Funding? We are running a Fundraising workshop on 2nd July 2009 – click here for more information.

Can you help us?

We are currently applying for new funding to continue and develop the stArt service. We're subsequently operating a very reduced service whilst we wait to find out about our funding situation.

Can you help us by giving your testimonial?

We're asking all of our service users to have a think about the ways in which stArt has helped them develop their enterprise or practice – and to write us a few lines for us to include in our funding applications. This will help our potential funders to better understand the value of the service to our users.

We don't need very much – just a sentence or two on how stArt has helped you through advice, training or networking. It would help us immensely and we hope it will contribute to us keeping the service live!

Please email your short testimonial to Sarah and Sian at start@artworks-mk.co.uk.

Many thanks in advance!

Need One to One Advice?

To book a session email start or call 01908 60810. Sessions are 1-1 with a specialist start creative business advisor. Booking essential.

A bit about start 

start helps business to grow in the arts and creative industries. We work in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas and Rugby and surrounding areas.

News

Arts Bursary for Milton Keynes
On January 30th, the Milton Keynes Community Foundation is launching a new Arts Bursary award for Milton Keynes.  This bursary of £10,000 will be awarded annually to support an emerging local artist in the development of their art practice. One award to one artist will be made per financial year. The first deadline for applications will be April 24th, more details regarding the application process will be made available on the Foundation’s website: www.mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk.  For more information, please ring 01908 690276.

start offers the following:

1 to 1 advice: book a surgery session with us to plan a new creative venture or address the sustainability and growth of an existing enterprise or practice. Surgery sessions are free to creative individuals and businesses in the Milton Keynes or Rugby areas.

Click here for more information on surgeries in Milton Keynes or Rugby

Training: we offer training tailored to our client base on business planning, marketing, fundraising and finance.

Click here for more information on training in Milton Keynes or Rugby

Arty Parties: we run parties 3 times a year to meet with other creative people and businesses in an informal setting. Our parties always include performances and showcases from local creative talent.

Click here for more information on parties in Milton Keynes or Rugby