SHMF Career Development Programs 2021

Central to the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation’s mandate is the support of excellence in all forms of visual art.  SHMF’s Career Development Program aims to  to assist artists reach their creative potential at many stages of their career development through a variety of funding opportunities. SHMF invites applications for the following 2021 Career Development Programs:[…]

Marilyn McDonough - Mount Allison University

Marilyn McDonough

2020 Fred Ross Scholarship Recipient   The Fred Ross 4- year renewable scholarship has been awarded to Marilyn McDonough, a graduating senior at St. Malachy’s High School.  Jurors were impressed with her passion for creativity, reflected in a wide experimentation with artistic mediums.  Ms. McDonough will enter the Fine Arts Program at Mount Allison University[…]

2019 Scholarships awarded

Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is proud to announce a $23,000 investment in New Brunswick artists through its 2019 scholarship and bursary programs. An active supporter of artistic education and growth, the foundation offers a yearly program of funding to assist and encourage excellence in the visual arts. SHMF International Residency Amanda Fauteux has been selected[…]

Application Deadline for 2019 scholarship opportunities is approaching

The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation will be accepting applications for the Fred Ross Scholarship, Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship, and the SHMF International Creative Residency until March 01, 2019. The $8,000 Fred Ross Scholarship is available to a graduating New Brunswick student entering post secondary studies in visual art or fine craft at a recognized[…]

Sheila Hugh Mackay International Creative Residency Application

Objectives Sheila Hugh Mackay International Creative Residency is an initiative aimed at the advancement of the careers of professional New Brunswick visual artists. Bursary funds are made available through this juried program to: Encourage artists to develop their skills by giving them access to stimulating new cultural environments Promote the exchange of artistic views and[…]

2019 Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship Application Guideline

The Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship is available annually to New Brunswick residents entering a recognized graduate or doctoral program in either studio based work or in academic studies in Art History, Art Education or Art Gallery and Museum Studies. A maximum of $5000 is awarded on the recommendation of an independent jury of art[…]