Press releases and other media news from the Foundation
The committee strongly believes that the MFA scholarship is significant in its potential to advance the range and quality of the visual arts in New Brunswick. The jury has selected Barbara Sarah Safran de Niverville of Riverview to receive the SHMF MFA Scholarship. We applaud Ms Niverville’s interest in exploring new themes and techniques in[…]
The Board of Directors is delighted to announce $70.000 Special Project Grant Funding in response to 2011 community requests. Congratulations to the following worthy recipients: $50,000 The Re-Creation of the Fred Ross 1948 War Memorial Mural The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is proud to act as the major funder for the re-creation of a 20’[…]
The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation joins the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in welcoming world renowed writer and cultural icon, Alberto Manguel who will deliver the 13th Annual Christina Sabat Memorial Lecture on April 3rd. 2011 at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.
The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation will be accepting applications for both the Fred Ross Scholarship and the Sheila Hugh Mackay Scholarships until April 1, 2011. The $4,000 Fred Ross Award rewards a student graduating from secondary school in New Brunswick who intends to pursue post-secondary studies in visual art or craft. The $5,000 Sheila Hugh[…]
The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is dedicated to the service of the visual arts in the province of New Brunswick. This non profit organization supports and facilitates the development of artists and craftspeople through awards, scholarships, exhibitions, publications, acquisitions and special projects. It is an active member of the arts community working to foster an appreciation for the essential role visual arts have in the quality of life within our province.
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The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is grateful to all who participated in the Strathbutler Symposium. In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the Strathbutler Award, the Board of Directors organized this focused look at N. B. Visual Arts as part of its commitment to promote the visual arts in New Brunswick. The Board of Directors[…]
Each year, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation provides one grant cycle to assist organizations in the promotion and development of visual arts within the province of New Brunswick. The Board of Directors invites concept letters outlining a proposal for funding of up to $10,000. Concept letters should not exceed two pages and should outline the[…]