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Juror Biographies Lynn Wigginton’s artistic career has spanned many disciplines. Graduating from Mount Alison with a BFA, her major focus was in printmaking but following graduation she taught art in Newfoundland, worked as a graphic designer and served as assistant in the New Brunswick Museum Art Department. In 1995, in collaboration with Dr. Gregg Finley,[…]
Two Strathbutler Artists : An Artistic Conversation SUZANNE HILL “CONVERSATIONS WITH RICK BURNS” at GALLERY CONNEXION 440 York Street, Fredericton Thursday, March 21, 7 – 9 pm Peter Buckland Gallery is pleased to be partnering with Gallery Connexion for this important exhibition. This exhibition re-examines the three dimensional work completed by Rick Burns during the[…]
Strathbutler artist Dan Steeves presents new work.
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[…]
Highlights of the 25th anniversary celebration On Nov 22, 2012, the New Brunswick Museum hosted a celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation. Director Jane Fullerton praised the sustained efforts of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation to champion growth in the visual arts in New Brunswick. She noted that it[…]
Monica Lacey will travel to New Brunswick to receive Nel Oudemans Award The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is pleased to announce the winner of the 2012 Nel Oudemans Award which is given annually for excellence in fine art and craft. Monica Lacey was selected by an independent jury to receive the $2000 award. Ms. Lacey,[…]
Ingrid Mueller received the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal Ingrid Mueller, vice chairperson of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation has recently received the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal for her outstanding contribution to the arts community of New Brunswick. In his presentation, Honorable Craig Leornard MLA for Fredericton-Lincoln, praised Ms. Mueller for her long time[…]
Two Strathbutler Artists in a Visual Conversation Friday, November 9, 2012, 5 – 7 pm From the PETER BUCKLAND GALLERY newsletter: This exhibition is a unique visual conversation between two important New Brunswick artists, Suzanne Hill and Rick Burns. During the latter part of his career, Rick Burns created a strong body of sculptural work,[…]