Information on general happenings (past, present and future) from the Foundation
Best wishes for a continued creative career. The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation wishes to express its gratitude and appreciation to Vanessa Moeller for her many years of service to the arts community of New Brunswick. Throughout her years at artsnb, Ms. Moeller has been an advocate for artists of all disciplines.
Deadline for Scholarship Applications Approaches. The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation will be accepting applications for both the Fred Ross Scholarship and the Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarships until March 18, 2015. The $8,000 Fred Ross Scholarship is available to a graduating New Brunswick student entering post secondary studies in visual art or fine craft at[…]
Strathbutler Artist, Peter Powning, and the NBM at the Sandra Ainsley Gallery in Toronto. Saturday, March 7th, 4-7 PM join the New Brunswick Museum and the Sandra Ainsley Gallery for the opening of an exhibit of the recent artwork by Pet Powning, and an announcement by the NBM. Exhibit March 7 – April 11, 2015[…]
Press Release February 19, 2015 The Board of Directors of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation invites submissions from New Brunswick artists/ artisans for the creation of an iconic presentation piece to be used as the symbol of the Foundation’s signature Strathbutler Award. At the request of the artistic community, the deadline for design submissions has[…]
Join us for a tour and talk with artist Dan Steeves Join us this Thursday, February 19th at 7 pm for a tour and talk with artist Dan Steeves about his work and his exhibition Dan Steeves: The Memory of Pain. This event is free and open to all. Part of the C. Elizabeth Baker[…]
New Exhibitions opening February 5 Fredericton, NB, January 29, 2015 – New exhibitions open February 5, 2015, launching the Beaverbrook Art Gallery’s winter season. The public is cordially invited to attend the opening reception at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 5 pm. Featured this season are two artists whose work highlights[…]
January 30, 2015 The Board of Directors of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation invites submissions from New Brunswick artists/ artisans for the creation of an iconic presentation piece to be used as the symbol of the Foundation’s signature Strathbutler Award. This competition for the design and creation of the Strathbutler Award is open to all[…]
The Shelia Hugh Mackay Foundation Awards Deadline Nears The application deadline for the Strathbutler Award is nearing. Nominations and applications must be postmarked by January 30, 2015. Go to the Application Guidelines. The $25,000 Strathbutler Award recognizes excellence in the field of fine craft or visual arts by an artist who has made a substantial[…]