Posts about our awards
Allison M.H. Green In selecting Allison M.H. Green as the recipient of the 2014 Nel Oudemans Award, the members of the jury celebrate the adventurous creative spirit of this emerging artist. Her diversified portfolio showed great strength in research and conceptual design, as well as a wide experimentation with materials Her artistic vision and dedication[…]
The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation provides independent juries to review all nominations and applications for its various awards programs. The Board of Directors wishes to express gratitude to the following arts professionals who assisted in the 2014 selection process for the Nel Oudemans Award. Brigitte Clavette is an artist and educator whose exceptional career was[…]
Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship. All applications for the $10,000 Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship must be postmarked by September 15, 2014.
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Launches Mid-Career Artist Fellowship The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the creation of the Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship. The $10,000 fellowship grant will be awarded to a New Brunswick artist in mid-career for the proposal of a significant new body of work. This work will be undertaken within the[…]
2014 Nel Oudemans Award – Application Guidelines. The annual $2,000 Nel Oudemans Award acknowledges the extraordinary contribution of Fredericton weaver Nel Oudemans to Canada’s applied arts field, as well as to fine arts & craft education in New Brunswick. 2014 Submission Deadline The 2014 Application Deadline for the Nel Oudemans Award is August 27, 2014.[…]
The Board of Directors of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation renews its commitment to the applied arts through enhanced funding to the Nel Oudemans award. The annual winner of the award will receive a cash prize of $2000 and becomes eligible for additional funding to to participate in the SOFA Chicago Educational Mission, sponsored by[…]
Lucinda and John Flemer’s development of a sculptural garden as a significant feature of Kingsbrae Garden and the inclusion of visual arts programming throughout the summer season are evidence of their deep commitment to the cultural development of the province. Kingsbrae Garden in St. Andrews has emerged as a significant Canadian tourist attraction. Built on[…]
Lieutenant Governor Graydon Nicholas to present 2013 Strathbutler Award June 21 at Gala Reception. Please Join Us for the Strathbutler Gala in honour of Susan Vida Judah Friday, June 21st, 2013, 5:30pm New Brunswick Museum, Saint John, NB