The Foundation invites applications As part of ongoing commitment to the promotion of the visual arts in New Brunswick, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation offers excellence awards, scholarships and project grants. The foundation invites applications for the following programs: The annual Annual Facilitation Grant Program will be open for application until January 15th organizations will[…]
Application Guidelines 2015 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[…]
Scholarship Application Guidelines 2015 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[…]
“The Sheila’s” 2015 Each year, the SHMF provides one grant cycle in this program with a specific focus on one-of-a-kind grants aimed at fostering new initiatives. In 2015, the funding is dedicated to assist visual arts organizations or collectives with the delivery of programs dedicated to the creation, presentation and promotion of the visual arts[…]
Application Guidelines The annual $2,000 Nel Oudemans Award acknowledges the extraordinary contribution of Fredericton weaver Nel Oudemans to Canada’s applied arts field, as well as to fine arts & craft education in New Brunswick. This Award recognizes the pursuit of excellence in the fields of fine craft and design by emerging New Brunswick artisans. It[…]
SHMF call for applications The Shelia Hugh Mackay Foundation invites nominations and applications and for the 2015 Strathbutler Award. The $25,000 Strathbutler Award is given biennially on the recommendation of an independent jury of arts professionals. It is offered biennially to recognise a New Brunswick artist who exhibits excellence in artistic creation and who has[…]
City of Fredericton Invites Design Submissions for Public Art Fredericton, NB (November 25, 2014) – The City of Fredericton is inviting New Brunswick artists to submit design concepts for public art to be located in a high profile park in the city. The Sheila Hugh McKay Foundation awarded the City of Fredericton a Special Project[…]
Congratulations to Mario Doucette and Mathieu Leger, the inaugural recipients of the Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship. Characterized by an independent jury of as significant artistic New Brunswick mid-career artists, Doucette and Leger are embarking on independent growth projects during their fellowship year.