Special Projects

Ms Imbeault, Chair, awarding Ms Kelly for the Studio 360 Proposal

Since its formation in 1987, The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation, has supported a wide range of special projects in addition to its various award programs. Originating from the founder’s early program of small seed grants to emerging artists, the Foundation now supports a wide range of projects both with individual artists and established arts organizations. With a mandate to promote public knowledge of, participation in and appreciation of Canadian arts and crafts, the Foundation continues to play a significant role in the cultural heritage of Canada.

Each project reflects the foundation’s commitment to encouraging growth in the cultural sector, encouraging scholarship and experimentation, supporting working artists and partnering with cultural organizations. Special Project Funding Criteria.

Among the notable Foundation sponsored Projects:

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A Chronological List of Foundation Sponsored Projects

2012 – Kiln for Saint John Arts Centre
2012 – Sponsorship of virtual program “Studio 360˚” at Owens Art Gallery
2011 – Support for a UNB student publication in conjunction with the Sabat Lecture Series
2011 – Research stage of the University of Moncton 50^th anniversary publication “The History of Acadian Art
2011 – Networking Seminar for Emerging and Established Artists at Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre
2010-14 – Fred Ross 1948 War Memorial Mural Recreation Project and Installation at Dr. Currie Center UNB
2010 – Strathbutler Symposium: NB Visual Arts in Focus
2009 – Strathbutler Website was created to highlight the recipients and to follow the ongoing career development of these artists
2008 – Graphic Design Studio for Portfolio Development Program, Saint John Arts Centre which was used by students in the program as well as summer interns interested in graphic design
2007 – Funding for Educkit, and educational, interpretive on line project with Beaverbrook Art Gallery
2007 – Phillip Iverson Memorial Leo Hayes High School, Fredericton
2006 – Grant to artsnb for a research project charting the cultural resources in NB
2006-10 – Bronze Level (10,000) sponsor of Arts and Heritage Stabilization Program in partnership with New Brunswick Foundation for the Arts
2005 – Support for the Sabat Lecture series
2003 – Boutique Renovations Beaverbrook Art Gallery allowing for the display and sale of New Brunswick products as well as providing a source of income for the gallery
2002-2003 – Corey Quilt Collection Acquisition and Restoration NBM
2001-02 – Start up Funding for Nexus Niagara, an Ontario Based art review
2001 – Research Grant to Peter Buckland for the production of a book of the Painters of New Brunswick. “Portraits” was published in 2009 in partnership with NBM and Jamie Wilson
1998-2004 – Christina Sabat Award for Art Criticism (bi-annual grants of $1000)
1996 – Sponsor of the Colin B Mackay Gallery for New Brunswick art at the NBM ($100,000) for the creation of a gallery dedicated to the art of New Brunswick.
1996 – Preservation and Relocation of Historic Church at King’s Landing
1995 – Publication “ On Heaven As It Was On Earth” a book studying the gothic revival of Churches of Victorian New Brunswick by Gregg Finley with illustrations by artist Lynn Wiggington
1990 – Publication “The Landscape of Craft” in conjunction with the New Brunswick Craft Council