The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation celebrates artistic excellence of New Brunswick professional artists through its juried awards programs. These awards provide recognition and support for creative forces enriching the cultural life of the province. Nominations and applications are invited for the following 2026 awards:
▶ The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship is a biennial award of $10,000 available to New Brunswick mid-career artists and craftspeople. It is given on the recommendation of an independent jury who select artists who have distinguished themselves in the last ten years of professional practice and who propose a significant body of new work to be undertaken in a fellowship year. Completed submissions for 2026 Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship (including all supporting material) must be postmarked on or before the deadline of June 10, 2026. Late or incomplete applications or nominations will not be accepted, nor can email submissions be considered. Details available on our Apply page.
▶ The Emerging Artisan Award of $4000 recognizes the pursuit of excellence in the fields of fine craft and design by emerging New Brunswick artisans. This award marks the achievements of young creators and aims to support the creative growth of artists in the early stages of their careers. In conjunction with the $4,000 award, the recipient is eligible for additional funding to support an approved educational opportunity within one year of the award. Completed submissions for 2026 Emerging Artisan Award (including all supporting material) must be postmarked on or before the deadline of June 10, 2026. Late or incomplete applications or nominations will not be accepted. Email submissions are not acceptable. Details available on our Apply page.