1991 John Hooper

“As to the content of my sculpture…they reflect something of my feelings about the human condition; people relating to people, people relating to this magnificent and cruel world upon which we strive to live, and our isolation from each other …” – John Hooper

Bronwyn Gallagher

Textile artist, Bronwyn Gallagher has been chosen to receive the $2000 Nel Oudemans Award. Ms Gallagher was selected by the 2010 Strathbutler jury for both her innovative work in collapse weave/differential shrinkage and her entrepreneurial promise. The award was given at the opening of the 20th Strathbutler anniversary exhibition Regard … Strathbutler 20 Years/Ans on[…]

Sculptor John Hooper dies at 79

<strong>from CBC.ca Arts – Jan 28, 2006</strong> Canadian sculptor John Hooper, known for his colourful wood carvings, has died at the age of 79. Hooper’s family revealed Saturday the artist passed away in a nursing home in Hampton, N.B. Thursday evening surrounded by his loved ones. Hooper had been suffering from symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease[…]

Kristyn Cooper

2009 Nel Oudemans Award The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is pleased to announce the winner of the 2009 Nel Oudemans Award.  Given annually to a recent graduate of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design this award recognises the pursuit of excellence in the fields of fine craft, design and the visual arts. Kristyn[…]