Strathbutler Artist, Peter Powning, and the NBM at the Sandra Ainsley Gallery in Toronto. Saturday, March 7th, 4-7 PM join the New Brunswick Museum and the Sandra Ainsley Gallery for the opening of an exhibit of the recent artwork by Pet Powning, and an announcement by the NBM. Exhibit March 7 – April 11, 2015[…]
Press Release February 19, 2015 The Board of Directors of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation invites submissions from New Brunswick artists/ artisans for the creation of an iconic presentation piece to be used as the symbol of the Foundation’s signature Strathbutler Award. At the request of the artistic community, the deadline for design submissions has[…]
Join us for a tour and talk with artist Dan Steeves Join us this Thursday, February 19th at 7 pm for a tour and talk with artist Dan Steeves about his work and his exhibition Dan Steeves: The Memory of Pain. This event is free and open to all. Part of the C. Elizabeth Baker[…]
New Exhibitions opening February 5 Fredericton, NB, January 29, 2015 – New exhibitions open February 5, 2015, launching the Beaverbrook Art Gallery’s winter season. The public is cordially invited to attend the opening reception at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 5 pm. Featured this season are two artists whose work highlights[…]
January 30, 2015 The Board of Directors of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation invites submissions from New Brunswick artists/ artisans for the creation of an iconic presentation piece to be used as the symbol of the Foundation’s signature Strathbutler Award. This competition for the design and creation of the Strathbutler Award is open to all[…]
The Shelia Hugh Mackay Foundation Awards Deadline Nears The application deadline for the Strathbutler Award is nearing. Nominations and applications must be postmarked by January 30, 2015. Go to the Application Guidelines. The $25,000 Strathbutler Award recognizes excellence in the field of fine craft or visual arts by an artist who has made a substantial[…]
Board Director Jocelyn Jean Sadly Missed It is with great sadness that the Board of Directors of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation acknowledges the passing of our honored member Jocelyn Jean. For us, he was a great visual artist, a respected educator and a wise counselor. He was an inspiration and guiding force in the[…]
Congratulations to Émilie Lavoie Lavoie was selected by the University of Moncton to receive a $2000 Sheila Hugh Mackay Merit Scholarship, for a student in second or third year of undergraduate studies in fine art. Mr Jacques Arseneault, the director of the Visual Arts Department had high praise for Ms. Lavoie’s work in contemporary design[…]