Congratulations to Recipient of SHMF Merit Bursary at NBCCD

Ralph Simpson, was selected by the faculty of New Brunswick College of Craft and Design as the recipient of the 2016 Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Scholarship. Mr. Simson is a graduate of the Aboriginal Visual Arts diploma program and currently enrolled in Graduate Studies Program, specializing in basketry. NBCCD Director, Marc Briathwiate said that the[…]

John Hooper Retrospective

The Private World of John Hooper is running from Oct 15th to November 5th at Hooper Studios in Hampton. This exhibit is a celebration of the life and work of John Hooper, the inaugural Strathbutler winner. It features sculpture, writings and paintings from private family collections to mark the 10th anniversary of his death.

Emily McCumber

The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is pleased to announce Emily McCumber as the recipient of the 2016 Nel Oudemans award. A recognition of excellence in an emerging New Brunswick artist practicing a métier in fine craft, the $2000 award will be presented at the New Brunswick Fine Craft Festival on June 15th, 2016 at the[…]

From Human Hands – NB Fine Craft Fest

#FromHumanHands: NB Fine Craft Fest, New Brunswick’s premier fine craft festival presented by the New Brunswick Crafts Council, is coming back to #SaintJohn for a second year July 16 & 17 at the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal! – Download PDF #FromHumanHands will feature contemporary and traditional fine craft from New Brunswick master craftspeople working in[…]