Diana Alexander, Executive Director of the Saint John International Sculpture Symposium was honoured by the Board of Director of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation during the 35th anniversary celebrations of the foundation. The Foundation, a proud champion of the visual arts in New Brunswick, offers the Arts Advocacy Award to recognise extraordinary contributions to fostering[…]

This Sussex based emerging artist’s exquisitely crafted flower studies are at once a celebration of nature and a contemplation of its fragility. Her work in creating masks, is a timely reminder of the plight of humans, and a nuanced response to pandemic times. The jury appreciates her technical proficiency in the delicate handling of glass.

The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is delighted to distinguish the unique accomplishments of two New Brunswick mid-career artists, Amanda Fauteux and Sarah Petite. Based on the recommendations of an independent, professional jury, both artists have been selected to receive 2022  Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship Awards of $10,000.  As part of its mandate to promote the[…]

Congratulations to Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation’s Director and Vice Chairperson on her latest work, Hands of the Horseman.  This exhibition will open at the Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery on July 16th, 2022. The SHMF is grateful to Suzanne for the years of  volunteer service and guidance in shaping the foundation as a support[…]

The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is a champion of the visual arts in New Brunswick.  Through its annual juried award programs, we celebrate  of artists who have achieved career milestones and who continue to push the boundaries of their creative practices.  Currently the Foundation is inviting nominations and applications for two major awards: The Nel[…]

Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation, an active supporter of artistic education and growth, offers a yearly program of funding to assist and encourage excellence in the visual arts. Christiana Myers has been selected by an independent jury to receive a $5000 Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship.  Ms. Myers, a leader in the New Brunswick contemporary arts[…]

The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation celebrates artistic excellence through its juried awards program.  Nominations are invited for the following 2022 awards: The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship is a biennial award of $10,000 available to New Brunswick mid-career artists and craftspeople. It is given on the recommendation of an independent jury who select artists who have[…]