With pleasure, The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation announces that Susan Vida Judah has been selected as the 2013 recipient of the Strathbutler Award. The Strathbutler recognizes excellence in any field of visual arts or fine craft by an artist who has made a substantial contribution to the province of New Brunswick. It is given biennially[…]
Elizabeth Finch is the Lunder Curator of American Art at the Colby College Museum of Art in Waterville, Maine. She holds a PhD in art history from the Graduate Center, City University of New York, and is an alumna of the Whitney Museum’s Independent Study Program and the Center for Curatorial Leadership. Beth’s areas of[…]
As a textile artist, Susan Vida Judah makes an ancient art form new again. The exquisite visual poetry of her work embodies decades of sustained mastery and a profound technical command of her medium. She explores and expands the expressive power of weaving and tapestry, incorporating elements of sculpture, installation and decorative art. Nominator Beth[…]
APAGA President Robin Metcalfe praises upcoming “East of There” Conference The Atlantic Provinces Art Gallery Association / Association des galeries d’art des provinces de l’Atlantique (APAGA / AGAPA) is pleased and honoured to be partnering with the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation on the presentation of The Jack Weldon Humphrey Forum: Issues of Regionalism in Canadian[…]
The Canada Council for the Arts has launched a formal search to fill the position of Director, Arts Disciplines Division currently filled by Anne Valois. After many years of dedicated service, Anne has made an important life decision and is leaving the Council. She will be greatly missed. The Canada Council is at an important[…]
The SHMF is pleased announce its support for the upcoming June visual art conference “East of There” being hosted by the New Brunswick Museum between June 20 and 23rd. Each year, the foundation selects unique projects that will enhance the New Brunswick visual arts ecosystem. In 2013 we are proud to work in partnership to[…]
Agenda for June 21st Session One Presenting Art in Atlantic Canada Regional leaders present insights into their roles and challenges. 9am Welcome 9:15 Contemporary Art within the Museum Context – Jane Fullerton 9:30 – 10:30 The Provincial Art Galleries Directors Presentation Ray Cronin, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia; Terry Graff, Beaverbrook Art Gallery; Kevin Rice,[…]
Powerful New Work From an Important New Brunswick Artist “ . . . a patina of poetry and truth” Observations on the art of Dan Steeves – Peter Buckland: April 20, 2013 I have just read Tom Smart’s essay for The Memory of Pain, Dan Steeves’ new series of etchings that opened at The Confederation Centre For The Arts[…]