The Underpasses project

For the Underpasses project, On the Verge is seeking funding to research and develop the project and at a later stage to commission art work for the underbridge connecting Fishermead and Oldbrook under Saxon Street and the underpass at Conniburrow under Marlborough Street.

The Underbridge, Fishermead  
   
The Underpass, Conniburrow  
   
The Workshops  
   
The Displays  

 

Community Engagement

The Community engagement activities for The Underpasses project in 2010 were a joint initiative between Inter – Action, the Regeneration Team at Milton Keynes Council and On the Verge, with funding from Arts Gateways MK and Guinness Midsummer.

For further information, please download the Fishermead Fun leaflet here ( PDF 544kb)

In 2011 Inter - Action ran artist led workshops with local groups to create temporary interventions at the underbridge and surrounding area.  The workshops were funded by MK Community Foundation, Grassroots Fund

Words up -Text for poems and statements for display at the underbridge walls. (click to view...)

Say it with Flowers- Images of flowers using photography for display on columns at the underbridge. (click to view...)

Nice and Cosy - Knitting of scarves for the columns and display in surrounding areas. (click to view...)

Film - A film of the display is available for download here...

High quality MP4 (90mb)

Medium quality MP4 (26mb)

Groups participating:

Orbit Fishermead Hostel

Frank Howe Court Care Housing

Meadfurlong School

Somali Women group

Somali Youth group

MK Academy (year 8 students)

Oldbrook First School

Freemantle Trust (Fishermead)