Information on general happenings (past, present and future) from the Foundation
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[…]
MIKE LANDRY for the TELEGRAPH-JOURNAL SAINT JOHN – Arts philanthropist Sheila Hugh Mackay left a specific mandate under the terms of her will – she wanted her foundation to become an agent for New Brunswick visual arts. he Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation took the first steps in realizing the wishes of their benefactress on Monday with[…]
(En) As a member of the Strathbutler Awards jury, I was impressed with the range of creative disciplines and diversity
<strong>from CBC.ca Arts – Jan 28, 2006</strong> Canadian sculptor John Hooper, known for his colourful wood carvings, has died at the age of 79. Hooper’s family revealed Saturday the artist passed away in a nursing home in Hampton, N.B. Thursday evening surrounded by his loved ones. Hooper had been suffering from symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease[…]