2012 Fred Ross Scholarship Alison Willms has been selected to receive the $4000 Fred Ross Scholarship. Currently completing her final year at Fredericton High School, Ms Willms is an active in both the Fredericton and St. Andrews art communities. She will commence an undergraduate program in Fine Arts in September, 2012. “Alison Willms has been[…]
2011 Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship Recipient The jury has selected Barbara Sarah Safran de Niverville of Riverview to receive the 2011 SHMF MFA Scholarship. We applaud Ms Niverville’s interest in exploring new themes and techniques in her work and building on her recent series of landscape paintings that are technically strong, but also address[…]
2011 Fred Ross Scholarship The committee has selected Alex Francheville of Bernice McNaughton High School as the 2011 Fred Ross Scholarship winner. His portfolio shows a breadth of engagement with and evidence of an in depth exploration and understanding of expressionism. His work is strong and sophisticated. We wish him continued growth during his time[…]
Each year, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation provides one grant cycle to assist organizations in the promotion and development of visual arts within the province of New Brunswick. The Board of Directors invites concept letters outlining a proposal for funding of up to $10,000. Concept letters should not exceed two pages and should outline the[…]
Highlights of the 25th anniversary celebration On Nov 22, 2012, the New Brunswick Museum hosted a celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation. Director Jane Fullerton praised the sustained efforts of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation to champion growth in the visual arts in New Brunswick. She noted that it[…]
Monica Lacey will travel to New Brunswick to receive Nel Oudemans Award The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is pleased to announce the winner of the 2012 Nel Oudemans Award which is given annually for excellence in fine art and craft. Monica Lacey was selected by an independent jury to receive the $2000 award. Ms. Lacey,[…]
Ingrid Mueller received the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal Ingrid Mueller, vice chairperson of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation has recently received the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal for her outstanding contribution to the arts community of New Brunswick. In his presentation, Honorable Craig Leornard MLA for Fredericton-Lincoln, praised Ms. Mueller for her long time[…]
Two Strathbutler Artists in a Visual Conversation Friday, November 9, 2012, 5 – 7 pm From the PETER BUCKLAND GALLERY newsletter: This exhibition is a unique visual conversation between two important New Brunswick artists, Suzanne Hill and Rick Burns. During the latter part of his career, Rick Burns created a strong body of sculptural work,[…]