The Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship is available annually to New Brunswick residents entering a recognized graduate or doctoral program in either studio based work or in academic studies in Art History, Art Education or Art Gallery and Museum Studies. A maximum of $5000 is awarded on the recommendation of an independent jury of art[…]
The Fred Ross Scholarship, valued at $8000, is available to a graduating New Brunswick student entering post secondary studies in visual art or fine craft at a recognized institution. This is a 4 year renewable scholarship. An initial payment of $2000 will be awarded on entrance to a recognized institution. It will be renewed annually[…]
Congratulations to Recipient of SHMF Bursary at NBCCD. Jennifer McInnis-Wharton, was selected by the faculty of New Brunswick College of Craft and Design as the recipient of the 2015 Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Scholarship. Ms. Wharton is studying ceramics in the Graduate Studies Program, specializing in Raku firing. NBCCD Director, Keith McAlpine said that the[…]
In 2015, SHMF was proud to work in partnership with Sunbury Shores and the Charlotte County arts community to honour Mr. Smith’s passing by mounting a retrospective of his work. People opened their private collections allowing work to be exhibited. Many of them shared images, which are featured in this slideshow. The SHMF is grateful[…]
Application Deadline Reminder: 2016 Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation invites applications from mid career artists for the $10,000 Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship. Completed submissions for 2016 Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship (including all supporting material) must be postmarked on or before the deadline of November 30, 2015. Late or incomplete applications or[…]
New video: A Retrospective look at Strathbutler artist Tom Smith Studio Tour S3 E03 In Episode 3 of Season 3, host Matt Brown sits down with Kathryn McCarroll and Peter Larocque to learn about the legacy left behind by artist Tom Smith. Watch on the Studio Tour Facebook Page Watch on Matt Brown’s channel on[…]
Strathbutler Artists Featured in NBCCD “NB Craft Heroes” November 14th To celebrate important contributors to the New Brunswick craft sector, the New Brunswick Crafts Council (NBCC/CMANB) is hosting a casual celebration, “NB Craft Heroes”, beginning at 6:30pm on Saturday, November 14th at Winner’s Lounge, just outside the Capital Exhibit Centre Fredericton. At this event, the[…]
Stathbutler Artist Thaddeus Holownia Receives Lt. Governor’s Award in Visual Arts Thaddeus Holownia was presented with the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for High Achievement in Visual Arts at a gala ceremony at Government House on Monday, November 2nd. Her Honor Madame Jocelyn Roy Vienneau, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, noted that the province is infinitely richer[…]