Press releases and other media news from the Foundation
Deadline for Scholarship Applications Approaches. The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation will be accepting applications for both the Fred Ross Scholarship and the Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarships until March 18, 2015. The $8,000 Fred Ross Scholarship is available to a graduating New Brunswick student entering post secondary studies in visual art or fine craft at[…]
Press Release February 19, 2015 The Board of Directors of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation invites submissions from New Brunswick artists/ artisans for the creation of an iconic presentation piece to be used as the symbol of the Foundation’s signature Strathbutler Award. At the request of the artistic community, the deadline for design submissions has[…]
January 30, 2015 The Board of Directors of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation invites submissions from New Brunswick artists/ artisans for the creation of an iconic presentation piece to be used as the symbol of the Foundation’s signature Strathbutler Award. This competition for the design and creation of the Strathbutler Award is open to all[…]
The Shelia Hugh Mackay Foundation Awards Deadline Nears The application deadline for the Strathbutler Award is nearing. Nominations and applications must be postmarked by January 30, 2015. Go to the Application Guidelines. The $25,000 Strathbutler Award recognizes excellence in the field of fine craft or visual arts by an artist who has made a substantial[…]
Board Director Jocelyn Jean Sadly Missed It is with great sadness that the Board of Directors of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation acknowledges the passing of our honored member Jocelyn Jean. For us, he was a great visual artist, a respected educator and a wise counselor. He was an inspiration and guiding force in the[…]
Congratulations to Émilie Lavoie Lavoie was selected by the University of Moncton to receive a $2000 Sheila Hugh Mackay Merit Scholarship, for a student in second or third year of undergraduate studies in fine art. Mr Jacques Arseneault, the director of the Visual Arts Department had high praise for Ms. Lavoie’s work in contemporary design[…]
The Foundation invites applications As part of ongoing commitment to the promotion of the visual arts in New Brunswick, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation offers excellence awards, scholarships and project grants. The foundation invites applications for the following programs: The annual Annual Facilitation Grant Program will be open for application until January 15th organizations will[…]
“The Sheila’s” 2015 Each year, the SHMF provides one grant cycle in this program with a specific focus on one-of-a-kind grants aimed at fostering new initiatives. In 2015, the funding is dedicated to assist visual arts organizations or collectives with the delivery of programs dedicated to the creation, presentation and promotion of the visual arts[…]