The Foundation’s project grants.
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is proud to announce a 2016 Sheila Facilitation Grant to the Canadian Art Foundation for an exciting project dedicated to the advancement of critical writing. Based on the recommendation of an independent jury, the Board of Directors has awarded $ 10,000 in support of a yearlong series dedicated to New Brunswick[…]
The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Art Critic Residency Program The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is proud to partner with the Beaverbrook Art Gallery to establish an Art Critic Residency Program. The launch of this exciting opportunity will enhance the critical discourse in our province. “During an intensive public consultation process in 2014, the need for[…]
Results of SHMF International Creative Residency Grants Announced by Artsnb The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is proud to have partnered with the New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) on a pilot artist in international residence project for 2015. Grants totally $10,000 were awarded on the recommendation of a jury of professional artists to fund residencies in[…]
The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is proud to announce the 2015 recipients of “The Sheilas”. The 2015 facilitation grants were dedicated to the assistance of organizations with the delivery of programs dedicated to the creation, presentation and promotion of the visual arts. Four dynamic art centres were selected from among many applicants, based on a[…]
James Boyd selected to create public art for Fredericton Botanic Garden. The City of Fredericton announced artist James Boyd of Hampton has been selected to create a sculpture for the Fredericton Botanic Garden. The jury of three decided on his proposal called ‘Rhodo’ in reference to the Rhododendron garden, one of the main attractions of[…]
Best wishes for a continued creative career. The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation wishes to express its gratitude and appreciation to Vanessa Moeller for her many years of service to the arts community of New Brunswick. Throughout her years at artsnb, Ms. Moeller has been an advocate for artists of all disciplines.
City of Fredericton Invites Design Submissions for Public Art Fredericton, NB (November 25, 2014) – The City of Fredericton is inviting New Brunswick artists to submit design concepts for public art to be located in a high profile park in the city. The Sheila Hugh McKay Foundation awarded the City of Fredericton a Special Project[…]
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation, a private charitable foundation, has been investing in the visual arts of New Brunswick since 1987. The programs of the foundation include awards, grants, scholarships and advocacy initiatives. On November 27th, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is hosting its 2015 Awards evening in celebration of the Visual Arts of New Brunswick.[…]