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[…]
Through an annual facilitation grant program, SHMF works to support the professional growth and sustainability of visual arts organizations and collectives in New Brunswick. Based on public consultation, the Board of Directors dedicated the 2026 grants to proposals for organizational renewal through strategic planning and staff development. The 2026 call is a recognition of the[…]
The $5000 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[…]
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is pleased to announce a $25,000 grant to Craft Alliance Atlantic. This grant is in support of the New Brunswick participation at the London, UK, Collect Art Fair and associated Craft Alliance Atlantic educational program from February 27-March 1, 2026. Craft Alliance Atlantic, under the leadership of Bernard Burton, works to[…]
The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is committed to supporting New Brunswick artists at critical stages of their professional growth. Annually, the foundation invites applications for the following juried funding opportunities: The $10,000 Fred Ross Scholarship for graduating NB high school students entering post secondary studies in visual arts. The $5000 Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship[…]
The $10,000 Sheila Hugh Mackay International Creative Residency is an initiative aimed at the advancement of the careers of professional New Brunswick visual artists. Professional New Brunswick visual artists are eligible for the SHMF International Creative Residency funding once in a lifetime. In the words of the 2025 recipient, Wendy Johnston, currently doing a 3[…]
Twenty fifth anniversary of SHMF Fred Ross Scholarship Established in 2001, the Fred Ross Scholarship is a lasting tribute to New Brunswick artist and mentor, Fred Ross. Committed to encouraging young artists in the pursuit of post- secondary studies, SHMF is proud to launch the 25th anniversary call for applications for this prestigious $10,000 scholarship,[…]
Each year, with the goal of investing in the long-term sustainability of visual arts organizations and collectives, SHMF considers grant applications for impactful, timely initiatives that advance opportunities in exhibition, creation, education and art appreciation. The Sheila grants are competitive. The most compelling proposals, adjudicated by independent jury panels, will be selected for 2026 investment[…]