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De cercle en ellipse

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DE CERCLE EN ELLIPSE, 2014 SHMF is proud to have served the people of Tracadie-Sheila in creation and the installation of the commemorative work « DE CERCLE EN ELLIPSE » by the artist Denis Lanteigne Denis Lanteigne attends official ribbon cutting ceremony the symbolic sculpture created in commemoration of the creation of the new regional[…]

Lapointe unveils sculpture at Resurgo Place

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Strathbutler artist, André Lapointe unveils his latest piece of public sculpture “Tidal Bore” at Resurgo Place in Moncton. The artwork, a granite sculpture representing the Tidal Bore, was funded through the City of Moncton’s Percent for Public Art Policy. The artist was selected in December 2013 as a result of an open call. André Lapointe[…]

Tribute to George Fry

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New Brunswick has lost a champion of the arts with the passing of George Fry on Saturday, September 20th. As teacher, mentor, arts administrator and artist, Mr. Fry enriched the province of New Brunswick. The Foundation is proud to have worked with him in the development of awards and scholarship programs and is grateful for[…]

Fred Ross passes at 87

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With great sadness, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation acknowledges the passing of the acclaimed artist Fred Ross. Since 2001, the foundation has celebrated Mr. Ross’s artistic talent and exceptional contribution to the development of young artists through a scholarship named in his honour. The Fred Ross Scholarship has grown in value since its inception and[…]