Press releases and other media news from the Foundation
“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[…]
Application Guidelines The annual $2,000 Nel Oudemans Award acknowledges the extraordinary contribution of Fredericton weaver Nel Oudemans to Canada’s applied arts field, as well as to fine arts & craft education in New Brunswick. This Award recognizes the pursuit of excellence in the fields of fine craft and design by emerging New Brunswick artisans. It[…]
SHMF call for applications The Shelia Hugh Mackay Foundation invites nominations and applications and for the 2015 Strathbutler Award. The $25,000 Strathbutler Award is given biennially on the recommendation of an independent jury of arts professionals. It is offered biennially to recognise a New Brunswick artist who exhibits excellence in artistic creation and who has[…]
Congratulations to Mario Doucette and Mathieu Leger, the inaugural recipients of the Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship. Characterized by an independent jury of as significant artistic New Brunswick mid-career artists, Doucette and Leger are embarking on independent growth projects during their fellowship year.
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation, a private charitable foundation, has been investing in the visual arts of New Brunswick since 1987. The programs of the foundation include awards, grants, scholarships and advocacy initiatives. On November 27th, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is hosting its 2015 Awards evening in celebration of the Visual Arts of New Brunswick.[…]
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SHMF is proud to announce the members of the jury for the 2014 Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship. The board of directors wishes to acknowledge with gratitude the contribution of Thaddeus Holownia, Louise Poulin and Tom Smart to this professional jury process. Thaddeus Holownia, Head of Department of Fine Arts at Mount Allison University, is an[…]
Allison M.H. Green In selecting Allison M.H. Green as the recipient of the 2014 Nel Oudemans Award, the members of the jury celebrate the adventurous creative spirit of this emerging artist. Her diversified portfolio showed great strength in research and conceptual design, as well as a wide experimentation with materials Her artistic vision and dedication[…]