SHMF 2022 Awards Program

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 distinguished themselves in the last ten years of professional practice and who propose a significant body of new work to be undertaken in a fellowship year.

Completed submissions for 2022 Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship (including all supporting material) must be postmarked on or before the deadline of June 30, 2022. Late or incomplete applications or nominations will not be accepted, nor can email submissions be considered. Details available.

The Nel Oudemans Award of $4000 recognizes the pursuit of excellence in the fields of fine craft and design by emerging New Brunswick artisans. It is intended to support the creative growth of artists in the early stages of their careers. Completed submissions for 2022 the Nel Oudemans Award (including all supporting material) must be postmarked on or before the deadline of June 30, 2022. Late or incomplete applications or nominations will not be accepted. Email submissions are not acceptable. Details available.