In offering condolences to the family of Tom Forrestall, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation acknowledges the enduring impact of his life and work. Tom has given us a mirror into ourselves. The power of his work and the example of his life will continue to inspire generations.

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce a $20,000 contribution to the Old Bathurst Post Office Preservation Project.  This project seeks to a preserve the iconic, historic Old Bathurst Post Office building and transform it into a vibrant Arts and Culture Centre.  SHMF salutes the vision and fund-raising efforts of the dynamic team of[…]

The $10,000 Sheila Hugh Mackay International Creative Residency is an initiative aimed at the advancement of the careers of professional New Brunswick visual artists.  Professional New Brunswick visual artists are eligible for the SHMF International Creative Residency funding once in a lifetime. SHMF funds one residency per year based on the recommendation of an independent[…]

Each year, with the goal of investing in the long-term sustainability of visual arts organizations and collectives, SHMF considers grant applications for impactful, timely initiatives that advance opportunities in exhibition, creation, education and art appreciation. The Sheila grants are competitive. The most compelling proposals, adjudicated by independent jury panels, will be selected for 2025 investment[…]

SHMF is delighted to announce that Tom Smart will receive the Board of Directors’  2024 Arts Advocacy Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the visual arts of New Brunswick. Working closely with artists and art organizations in the province, the Board has direct contact with many who champion the arts, build our cultural[…]

The SHMF is pleased to announce that Audrée Hamelin-St-Amour is the recipient of the juried 2024 Emerging Artisan Award.  This juried award celebrates an original voice in the field of craft who stretches the traditional boundaries of metalsmithing.  Hamelin-St-Amour maintains a creative practice while simultaneously working as a communications officer at ArtsNB.  She will be honored[…]

The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is proud to announce that Alanna Baird is the 2024 recipient of the Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship Award. Since 2014, SHMF has offered this award to celebrate the accomplishments of a contemporary New Brunswick artist and also to support innovation and experimentation in proposed new work. The Board of Directors[…]

As an advocate for the visual arts in New Brunswick, SHMF is pleased be a presenting partner of the 2024 Atlantic Arts Symposium Convergence. Pan-Atlantic conferencing makes a valuable contribution to the creative sector within the Atlantic region of Canada. SHMF is dedicated to supporting the development and sustainability of the visual arts in New[…]