Press releases and other media news from the Foundation
Jury Members Peter Dykhuis has been the Director/Curator of the Dalhousie Art Gallery since 2007. Prior to this, he was the Director of the Anna Leonowens Gallery at NSCAD University.Currently, he is serving as the national president of the University and College Art Galleries Association of Canada. Dykhuis is also an internationally exhibiting visual artist[…]
Kristen Atkins In reviewing the applications to the 2014 Sheila Mackay Advanced Study Scholarship applications, the jury was struck by not only the breadth of Kristen Atkins’ experience in varied art gallery and artist-run spaces, but also the scope of her involvement in the cultural community as volunteer, fundraiser and board member. In addition to[…]
The Sheila Hugh MacKay Foundation is committed to providing an independent adjudication process for all awards and scholarships. Without the generous support of many art professionals this would not be possible. Their dedication to the promotion of excellence in the visual arts is at the heart of our scholarship program. We would like to acknowledge[…]
We believe that collaboration with and within the visual arts is a vital element of the eco-system of our community, our province and beyond. We are inviting diverse people and groups to come together to explore important questions. This Call to Create will not be your typical workshop or conference. It will be a highly energizing experience that[…]
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is pleased to announce two Special Project grants in support of significant 2014 summer cultural events. They are the Congrès mondial acadien in Edmundston and the New Brunswick International Sculpture Symposium in Saint John. $20,000 has been awarded to Galerie Colline, in partnership with Centre des arts de la Petite église[…]
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[…]