Press releases and other media news from the Foundation
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[…]