The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is a champion of the visual arts in New Brunswick. Its annual juried award programs celebrate artists who have achieved career milestones and who continue to push the boundaries of their creative practices. Currently the Foundation is inviting nominations and applications for two major awards: ▶ The Marie Hélène Allain[…]

Océane Martin Anna Welsford Jade Cormier Evelyn McDonald To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Fred Ross Scholarship, SHMF is delighted to offer several scholarships and bursaries to support the career development of young New Brunswick talents.  Established in 2001, this educational program is an investment in New Brunswick youth and serves as the foundation’s[…]

The sculptor Jim Boyd has been selected to receive the $10,000 SHMF International Residency. Mr. Boyd is one of 8 artists selected for a 6-week international residency program at the Buffalo Creek Art Centre in Nevada. This residency presents the unique opportunity to combine welded and fabricated steel with glacial stone, creating a sculpture through[…]

The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation celebrates artistic excellence of New Brunswick professional artists through its juried awards programs. These awards provide recognition and support for creative forces enriching the cultural life of the province. Nominations and applications are invited for the following 2026 awards: ▶ The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship is a biennial award of[…]

Through an annual facilitation grant program, SHMF works to support the professional growth and sustainability of visual arts organizations and collectives in New Brunswick. Based on public consultation, the Board of Directors dedicated the 2026 grants to proposals for organizational renewal through strategic planning and staff development. The 2026 call is a recognition of the[…]

The $5000 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 independent jury of[…]

Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is pleased to announce a $25,000 grant to Craft Alliance Atlantic. This grant is in support of the New Brunswick participation at the London, UK, Collect Art Fair and associated Craft Alliance Atlantic educational program from February 27-March 1, 2026. Craft Alliance Atlantic, under the leadership of Bernard Burton, works to[…]

The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is committed to supporting New Brunswick artists at critical stages of their professional growth. Annually, the foundation invites applications for the following juried funding opportunities: The $10,000 Fred Ross Scholarship for graduating NB high school students entering post secondary studies in visual arts. The $5000 Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship[…]