Private Strathbutler 2021 Ceremony
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.
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2021 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[…]
Best Wishes for celebrating New Brunswick Day
Join us in celebrating all the wonderful artists in our midst this holiday week-end. Thanks to their creativity and the work of the wonderful arts organizations of the province, New Brunswick is indeed a vibrant and distinctive creative community.
SHMF Gratitude to Nominators
Since 1991, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation has celebrated high achievement by New Brunswick visual artists through juried award programs. The Board of Directors wishes to thank all nominators for their work in proposing candidates of distinction. Throughout the country, many join the foundation in recognising remarkable talents in our midst. Announcement of the 2021[…]
SHMF Awards Nominations/Applications Reminder
Through a juried awards program, SHMF recognises New Brunswick’s remarkable visual artists. All details available at https://sheilahughmackay.ca/how-to-apply/ The mailing deadline for the 2021 Strathbutler Award is May 31, 2021 The mailing deadline for the 2021 Nel Oudemans Award is June 1, 2021
Fred Ross 2021 Scholarship Announcement
SHMF offers congratulations to Xiuting Shi, a graduating senior at Fredericton High School who has been selected by an independent jury to receive an $8000 Fred Ross Scholarship. Ms. Shi plans to enter the University of Waterloo in September. In selecting Ms. Shi, the jury stated “Xiuting Shi is a promising young artist with a[…]
Xiuting Shi
2021 Fred Ross Scholarship Recipient SHMF offers congratulations to Xiuting Shi, a graduating senior at Fredericton High School who has been selected by an independent jury to receive an $8000 Fred Ross Scholarship. Ms. Shi plans to enter the University of Waterloo in September. In selecting Ms. Shi, the jury stated “Xiuting Shi is[…]
Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship Announcement
SHMF is pleased to present two 2021 Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarships, one in academic studies and one in a studio art concentration. Based on the recommendations of a professional jury, the Board of Directors congratulates Laura Oland and Lorne Power who both will receive a $5000 scholarship to support their continuing education. Ms. Oland,[…]