Press releases and other media news from the Foundation
An innovative and collaborative project dedicated to the promotion of a vibrant and sustainable future for the Visual Arts. With the belief that collaboration with and within the visual arts is a vital element of the eco-system of our community, our province and beyond, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is inviting a diverse people and[…]
2010 Klassen Receives Advanced Studies Scholarship The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is pleased to announce that Greg Klassen of Pollet River has been selected to receive the $ 5000 Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Scholarship. Mr. Klassen will enter a Master of Applied Arts Program at the Emily Carr Institute in Vancouver, British Columbia. Mr. Klassen[…]
The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Special Project Funding 2014. Each year, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation provides one grant cycle to assist in the promotion and development of visual arts within the province of New Brunswick. Phase 1: Concept Letters The Board of Directors invites concept letters outlining a proposal for funding between $2000 and[…]
Lucinda and John Flemer’s development of a sculptural garden as a significant feature of Kingsbrae Garden and the inclusion of visual arts programming throughout the summer season are evidence of their deep commitment to the cultural development of the province. Kingsbrae Garden in St. Andrews has emerged as a significant Canadian tourist attraction. Built on[…]
The Jack Weldon Humphrey Forum: Issues of Regionalism in Canadian Art June 21st, 2013 Presented in collaboration with APAGA, AARCA, & ARCCC at the ‘East of There’ Conference, New Brunswick Museum, Market Square, Saint John, New Brunswick. Agenda for the Jack Weldon Humphrey Forum Registration form (PDF): Download Invitation (PDF): Download Info on East of[…]
Head of Visual Arts at Canada Council to speak at East of There Conference The foundation is happy to welcome Sylvie Gilbert, the newly appointed head of Canada Council’s Visual Arts Section, to the East of There Conference being held at New Brunswick Museum, June 20-23rd. This conference is a collaborative project examining current art[…]
Lieutenant Governor Graydon Nicholas to present 2013 Strathbutler Award June 21 at Gala Reception. Please Join Us for the Strathbutler Gala in honour of Susan Vida Judah Friday, June 21st, 2013, 5:30pm New Brunswick Museum, Saint John, NB
Salon editor, Michael Landry, to moderate panel “Regionalism in Canadian Art: Curse or Caché” During the Jack Weldon Humphrey Forum, Michael Landry will engage several national experts in a lively debate on the nature of the contemporary Canadian art scene. Landry will launch the discussion with the provocative statement “After 40 years, the great promise[…]