2020 Fred Ross Scholarship Recipient The Fred Ross 4- year renewable scholarship has been awarded to Marilyn McDonough, a graduating senior at St. Malachy’s High School. Jurors were impressed with her passion for creativity, reflected in a wide experimentation with artistic mediums. Ms. McDonough will enter the Fine Arts Program at Mount Allison University[…]
Congratulations to Anna Torma on her national recognition for excellence in the visual arts. The Saidye Bronfman Award ($25,000) is one of the largest individual prizes for fine craft in Canada. In addition, every year, the Canadian Museum of History acquires works from the winner for its permanent collection. After winning the Strathbutler Award in[…]
2019 Fred Ross Scholarship Recipient Edyn Sierra Albert of Minto, New Brunswick is the recipient of the 2019 Fred Ross Scholarship valued at $8000. Jurors were impressed with the nuanced maturity of this young artist’s application portfolio. This 4-year renewable scholarship is given to a promising high school graduate entering a formal program in[…]
BMG is proud to present: UNSTABLE BORDERS Suzanne Hill Exhibition Opening , Friday, 20 September, 5-8pm Artist Talk, Saturday, 21 September, Noon Buckland Merrifield Gallery 36 Canterbury St, Saint John, E5K 1P4 506.693.9721 shannon@bucklandmerrifield.com
Based on the recommendation of a professional jury, the Board of Directors of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation announces that Bruce Gray has been selected by a professional jury as the 2019 recipient of the $25,000 Strathbutler Award for excellence in the visual arts. Mr. Gray becomes the 25th New Brunswick artist to receive the prestigious[…]
Since 1991, Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation has celebrated excellence in the visual arts of New Brunswick through its signature award, the Strathbutler. This $25,000 award is given to a New Brunswick artist who has achieved excellence in visual arts while having made a substantial contribution to his or her respective field over a significant period[…]
Ralph Simpson is an impressive emerging artist whose extensive body of work stood out in the 2019 award adjudication. Building on a first career as a research biologist and forestry expert, Simpson immersed himself in ancient traditions of basketry from around the world. From these global inspirations, his unique, individual artistic vision has evolved. His[…]
Ralph Simpson Chosen for 2019 Nel Oudemans Award Ralph Simpson has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Nel Oudemans Award recognizing the pursuit of excellence in the field of fine craft and design by emerging New Brunswick artisans. A recent graduate of New Brunswick College of Art and Design,[…]