2014 Special Project Grants

SHMF is pleased to announce two 2014 Special Project grants in support of the creation of public art. Working with matching funding initiatives offered in the communities of Fredericton and Tracadie-Sheila, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is proud to become a major sponsor of two projects that aim to enrich the cultural life of all[…]

Fred Ross passes at 87

With great sadness, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation acknowledges the passing of the acclaimed artist Fred Ross. Since 2001, the foundation has celebrated Mr. Ross’s artistic talent and exceptional contribution to the development of young artists through a scholarship named in his honour. The Fred Ross Scholarship has grown in value since its inception and[…]

Patterson Awarded Eidlitz

Strathbutler Artist Freeman Patterson to be honored with the Sunbury Shores Eidlitz Award. On Saturday July 19th at 7:30pm, Freeman Patterson will accept the Eidlitz award at the newly renovated Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre. The award, named after Sunbury Shores’ founder Mrs Dorothy Meigs Eidlitz, celebrates individuals or organizations whose work exhibits a[…]