Strathbutler artist Brigitte Clavette opens an exhibition of copper enameling in Nod to Helena at Gallery 78 in Fredericton. This work emerged through her long support of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and her recent residency in the Bruno Bobak. Inspired by Sutherland’s portrait of Helena Rubinstein in the gallery’s permanent collection, Clavette has designed new jewelry[…]

In conjunction with the launch of the  publication Notes for an Artist: The Narrative Paintings of Paul Mathieson, Saint John Arts Centre has organized a major retrospective exhibition of his paintings. Mathieson was awarded the Strathbutler in 2015 in recognition of his multi-faceted contributions to the cultural fabric of New Brunswick. This exhibition showcases iconic[…]

                The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of three awards recognizing achievement, artistic vision, and the continued development of New Brunswick’s visual arts and fine craft communities. Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship Awards celebrate mid-career artists who have distinguished themselves as unique and compelling[…]

Since 2013, SHMF has offered funding for exceptional mentorship opportunities as part of its career development programming. The latest recipient of the Margaret Woodson Nae Mentorship is New Brunswick documentary filmmaker, Matthew Brown, creator and producer of Studio Tour, a Bell TV1 show that profiled Atlantic Canadian artists and that aired for four seasons in[…]

The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is a champion of the visual arts in New Brunswick. Its annual juried award programs celebrate artists who have achieved career milestones and who continue to push the boundaries of their creative practices. Currently the Foundation is inviting nominations and applications for two major awards: ▶ The Marie Hélène Allain[…]

Océane Martin Anna Welsford Jade Cormier Evelyn McDonald To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Fred Ross Scholarship, SHMF is delighted to offer several scholarships and bursaries to support the career development of young New Brunswick talents.  Established in 2001, this educational program is an investment in New Brunswick youth and serves as the foundation’s[…]

The sculptor Jim Boyd has been selected to receive the $10,000 SHMF International Residency. Mr. Boyd is one of 8 artists selected for a 6-week international residency program at the Buffalo Creek Art Centre in Nevada. This residency presents the unique opportunity to combine welded and fabricated steel with glacial stone, creating a sculpture through[…]

The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation celebrates artistic excellence of New Brunswick professional artists through its juried awards programs. These awards provide recognition and support for creative forces enriching the cultural life of the province. Nominations and applications are invited for the following 2026 awards: ▶ The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship is a biennial award of[…]