2014 Oudemans Jury Statement

Allison M.H. Green In selecting Allison M.H. Green as the recipient of the 2014 Nel Oudemans Award, the members of the jury celebrate the adventurous creative spirit of this emerging artist. Her diversified portfolio showed great strength in research and conceptual design, as well as a wide experimentation with materials Her artistic vision and dedication[…]

2014 Nel Oudemans Jury

The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation provides independent juries to review all nominations and applications for its various awards programs. The Board of Directors wishes to express gratitude to the following arts professionals who assisted in the 2014 selection process for the Nel Oudemans Award. Brigitte Clavette is an artist and educator whose exceptional career was[…]

Tribute to George Fry

New Brunswick has lost a champion of the arts with the passing of George Fry on Saturday, September 20th. As teacher, mentor, arts administrator and artist, Mr. Fry enriched the province of New Brunswick. The Foundation is proud to have worked with him in the development of awards and scholarship programs and is grateful for[…]

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[…]