Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation » The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation promotes excellence in the visual arts of New Brunswick - La Fondation vise a promouvoir l'excellence dans le domaine des arts visuels au Nouveau- Brunswick

Employment Opportunity at Canada Council
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 … Read more
Partnership Project Funding Announced
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 … Read more
Jack Weldon Humphrey Forum
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, … Read more
Steeves at Buckland Galley
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 … Read more
André Lapointe Espaces
André Lapointe, Espaces (ré)créatifs Documentary film by Didier Maigret, 50 min (Please note that the film will be presented in the original French version) Wednesday, March 27, at noon (Bring your lunch!) At Galerie d’art Louise et Reuben-Cohen Projection is free and all are welcome. Please see attached press release for more information. Download Press … Read more
2013 Fred Ross Jury Statement
2013 Fred Ross Scholarship Jury Statement Serim Ye’s application portfolio illustrates all the qualities one looks for in an aspiring artist. Overall her works on paper, canvas and in clay show an impressive facility with artistic fundamentals. However, it was the visual and narrative qualities of a series of water-colours depicting memories from Ms. Ye’s … Read more
Ye Receives Scholarship
The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is pleased to announce the 2013 winner of its annual Fred Ross Scholarship. Serim Ye, who will graduate from Moncton High School in June, has been selected by an independent jury of arts professionals to receive this scholarship valued at $4000 Recommended by her former Visual Arts Department Head, Will … Read more
2012 Oudemans Presented at 25th Celebrations
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, … Read more