Press releases and other media news from the Foundation
With the easing of Federal government restrictions on international travel, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is pleased to invite applications for the 2022 SHMF International Creative Residency.
With great joy, the Board of Directors of the SHMF join the country in celebrating Brigitte Clavette, the 2022 recipient of Canada’s foremost distinction for excellence in Visual and Media Arts: the Saidye Bronfman Award. Administered by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Governor General’s Awards celebrate Canada’s vibrant arts community and recognize remarkable[…]
Attend the virtual launch of the exhibition catalogue, Anna Torma: Permanent Danger. Meet artist Anna Torma and catalogue contributors Emily Falvey, Anne Koval, and Sarah Quinton who will be joined by Dr. Kirsty Bell, who has written extensively on Torma’s work. Participants will discuss the development of their catalogue texts and how they positioned their[…]
The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation will be accepting 2022 applications for Sheila Grants until January 30, 2022. All grant details for the 2022 grant cycle are available online at www.sheilahughmackay.ca. These annual facilitation grants are competitive and will be adjudicated by independent jury panels.
The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is proud to announce Charline Collette the 2021 recipient of the Nel Oudemans award Charline Colette is an impressive emerging artist in the New Brunswick cultural landscape whose work in fiber embraces both traditional and contemporary image making processes. Trained in art and engineering, her approach to textile art is[…]
Regrettably, COVID-19 protocols would not permit a public celebration for the 2021 recipient of the $25,000 award. Please join us virtually to celebrate a unique New Brunswick artist, Mathieu Léger.
Since 1991, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation has presented the Strathbutler Award to honor New Brunswick artists who have achieved personal excellence in any discipline of visual arts, while having had a distinctive impact on the cultural life of our province. Based on the unanimous recommendation of a professional, independent jury, interdisciplinary artist, Mathieu Léger[…]
Kristen Bishop Chosen for 2020 Nel Oudemans Award Since 2002, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation has offered an award for an emerging artist in the fields of fine craft and design. It continues to be a mark of distinction for New Brunswick artisans. The 2020 recipient of the Nel Oudemans Award is Kristen Bishop. Based[…]