Press releases and other media news from the Foundation
Herménégilde Chiasson’s art: Speaking to angels for fifty years – Tom Smart “they, too, without asking any questions, without knowing why, and without really wanting to know, will see the gates of paradise open, the multitude of angels kneeling as they pass by, the power of salvation filling their bodies and radiating with glorious light,[…]
Strathbutler : A tradition of excellence in the visual arts of New Brunswick September 15, 2017 Based on the recommendation of a five-person professional jury, the Board of Directors of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation announces that Herménégilde Chiasson has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the Strathbutler Award. Mr. Chiasson joins a celebrated[…]
Deadline Reminder: Application Deadline for the Nel Oudemans Award extended to June 30th, 2017. The Nel Oudemans Award, established in 2002, celebrates excellence in fine craft in memory of the extraordinary contribution of Nel Oudemans to Canadian applied arts. This competition is open to all emerging artisans who have lived and practiced in New Brunswick[…]
The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF) is pleased to award the Association of Artist Run Centres of the Atlantic (AARCA) with a Signature Grant towards the presentation of Flotilla/Flottille, a bilingual contemporary arts event that will take place in Charlottetown, P.E.I September 17-24, 2017. SHMF is proud to partner with AARCA to provide many New[…]
The deadline application for the Nel Oudemans Award has been extended to June 30, 2017
Saint-Quentin native wins 8000 Fred Ross Scholarship in Visual Arts. The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is pleased to announce the 2017 winner of its annual Fred Ross Scholarship. Justin Roy, a native of Saint- Quentin was selected as the outstanding applicant in 2017 and will be awarded the 4-year Fred Ross scholarship to support his[…]
Congratulations to Suzanne Cormier who was selected by the faculty of the University of Moncton to receive a SHMF Merit Bursary of $2000. Presented by SHMF president, Louise Imbeault, this bursary recognises Ms. Cormier’s accomplishments in painting and printmaking. SHMF Merit Bursaries are offered at Mount Allison University, University of Moncton and the New Brunswick[…]
2017 Fred Ross Scholarship Application Guidelines The Fred Ross Scholarship, valued at $8000, is available to a graduating New Brunswick student entering post secondary studies in visual art or fine craft at a recognized institution. 2017 Submission Deadline The 2017 Application Deadline for the Fred Ross Scholarship is March 1, 2017. Download PDF for full[…]