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The Montreal museum lends : I : seventeenth and eighteenth century paintings

Item is a catalogue in the form of a folding poster for an exhibition of paintings from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition was circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1974.

Catalogue contains a large-format, full-colour poster on one side, and an essay, list of paintings, and b&w images of select paintings.

The fourth Dalhousie drawing exhibition

Item is a catalogue for the 4th Dalhousie drawing exhibition , organized by and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 1 to April 1, 1979. The exhibition presented the works of Alex Colville, Charlotte Hammond, Graham Metson, Brian Porter, Roger Savage, and Ruth Wainwright.

catalogue contains a forward, introduction by Carol Fraser (acting curator, Dalhousie art Gallery), biographies of each artist and quotations from them on their artworks, images of select artworks, and an exhibition list.

The films of Yoko Ono

Item is a poster for an exhibition of works by Yoko Ono, a conceptual artist and a member of the Fluxus movement. Yoko's films were screened at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1994.

The continuing thread

Item is a poster for a group exhibition of Barbara Luxton, Ann MacGillivray, Vita Plume, Leslie Sampson, and Ruth Scheuing presented by Eyelevel Gallery from January 7-25, 1986. The image on the poster is credited to Clayton & Sons, merchant tailors clothier, Argyle street, (Scotia Square) Halifax circa 1900 Nova Scotia Public Archives.

The Canadian canvas 1975-76

Item is a catalogue for a travelling exhibition of 85 Canadian paintings representing 46 artists from across the country. The exhibition was initiated and sponsored by Time Canada Ltd., and was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 6 to December 4, 1975.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Stephen S. LaRue (President, Time Canada Ltd.), essays by Doris Shadbolt (Associate Director, Vancouver Art Gallery), Karen Wilkin (Curator, Edmonton Art Gallery), Alvin Balkind (Curator of Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of Ontario), Fernande Saint-Martin (Directrice, Musee d'art contemporain, Montreal), and Allen MacKay (Director, Anna Leonowens Gallery), biographies for each artist in the exhibition, images of select artworks, and an exhibition itinerary.

The body beautiful

Item is a poster for the Body Beautiful series exhibition, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September to October 1998.

The art of writing exhibition

File consists of records related to 'The Art of Writing', an exhibition organized and prepared by UNESCO and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1966.

Records consist of contractual documents between Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes, a packing list and mounting instructions, and a condition report.

The 22nd annual Dalhousie student, staff and alumni exhibition

File consists of records related to 22nd annual student, staff and alumni exhibition held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 1 to February 14, 1976.

Records consist of insurance documents, a list of photography prize winners, letters to prize winners, a blank exhibition entry form, correspondence regarding insurance, invoices, invitations and envelopes purchase order, interdepartmental memos, a short bio of Peter van S. Lange (photographer/filmmaker), list of alumni association board of directors 1975-76 with contact information, and lists of artworks including paintings, sculptures, photographs, jewellery, and slides. Also includes some documents from the previous student, staff and alumni photographic exhibition in 1971, including a list of selected slides for exhibition and press release for University News.

The 21st annual Dalhousie student, staff, and alumni exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of the 21st Annual Dalhousie Student, Staff and Alumni Exhibition, presented from January 21 to February 12, 1975.

Records consist of artwork and price lists, a list of prize winners, entry forms, a newspaper clipping, an invitation card, and correspondence of Mary Evans (Assistant Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery).

The 20th annual Dalhousie student, staff, and alumni exhibition

File consists of records related to the twentieth annual Dalhousie Student, Staff, and Alumni exhibition held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 22 to February 3, 1974.

Records consist of lists of artworks chosen for the exhibition, a copy of invitation letter, and a list of the nineteenth annual Dalhousie Student, Staff, and Alumni exhibition.

The 17th annual Dalhousie student, staff and alumni exhibition

File consists of records relating to the 17th Annual Dalhousie Student, Staff and Alumni Award Exhibition, organized and presernted by Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1970.

Records consist of lists of artwork, prices, and prize winners; correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), and two invitations.

The 15th annual Dalhousie student, staff and alumni exhibition

File consists of records relating to the 15th Annual Dalhousie Student, Staff and Alumni Exhibition, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1968.

Records consist of an invitation, list of artworks, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Murray Fraser (President, Dalhousie Alumni Association), and a call for submissions of artwork.

The 14th annual Dalhousie student, staff and alumni exhibition

File contains records related to the 14th Annual exhibition of artworks by Dalhousie students, staff, and alumni.

Records consist of a list of works, list of winners for a 'slide contest', correspondence of Evelyn Holmes, a biography of R. H. (Roudolph Humphrey) Whips, and a Dalhousie newsletter.

Tactile Eskimo art

File consists of records related to the exhibition of Inuit carvings, presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from June 12 - 23, 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Are Gallery) and L. Legge (Principal, Halifax School for the Blind) and between Anne Nurse-Richardson and Keith Garwood, a letter from Keith Garwood with an accompanying background note, a letter to L. Legge (Principal, Halifax School for the Blind) from G. Abrahamson (Chief, Social Development Division), and shipping receipt.

Svoboda

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of scenography by Josef Svoboda presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1974.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Lionel H. Lawrence (Chairman, Department of Theatre, Dalhousie University), photographs of Svoboda and his creations, a biography and curriculum vitae, and quotes from Svoboda.

Suburbia : Bill Owens

File consists of records related to the Suburbia exhibition featuring works by photographer Bill Owens, organized and circulated by the Western Association of Art Museum in Oakland. The exhibition was held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 9, 1975 - January 4, 1976.

Records consist of draft press releases, reviews, contract documents, correspondence, and a floor plan.

Studio D: a perspective

Item is a poster for a program of lectures, films, and videos on women's history produced by the studio, presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October to December 1998.

Stonedgloves - photographs poems Roy Kiyooka

File consists of records related to an exhibition of work by Roy K. Kiyooka (Head of Painting Division, NSCAD University), titled 'StoneDGloves - Photographs, poems by Roy Kiyooka' circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 1-31, 1972. Kiyooka presented a reading event on February 1, 1972 at the Dalhousie Art Gallery as a part of the exhibition.

Records consist of invitations to the February 1st reading event, an exhibition loan agreement, correspondence of the Dalhousie Art Gallery, an artist statement, and invoices.

Stephen Cruise

File consists of records related to an exhibition of artwork by Stephen Cruise titled 'Bitsandpieces,' organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 27 to May 22, 1976, and later at the Vancouver Art Gallery in 1980.

Records consist mainly of correspondence, financial statements, floor plans, and clippings. Also includes three photographs of Cruise's artworks, two postcards from Stephen Cruise to Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), eight photographic slides, and an opening invitation.

Stephen Cruise

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of artwork by Stephen cruise, organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 27 to May 23, 1976, and later at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Bruce (B.W.) Ferguson (director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), drawings, photographs, collage, and text by Cruise, including scans of a conversation between Cruise and Philip Fry, who contributed the organization of the exhibition and preparation of the catalogue's text and design.

Space aliens

Item is a poster for screening selected films of Space Aliens, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from 17 January to 21 February 2001.

South African graphics exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Graphics of South Africa' shown att he Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1968.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of the Glenhyrst Arts Council.

Skeptical art works at the Killam : John Greer

File consists of a catalogue for the exhibition 'Skeptical Art Works at the Killam : John Greer', organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 17 to May 19, 1974.

Catalogue contains a list of artworks, photographs and illustrations of Greer's artwork, and text by Greer.

Six by Kurosawa

Item is a poster for a program of films and lectures about works by Akira Kurosawa, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from 7 March to 25 April 2001.

Sidney Tillim

Item is a catalogue of the exhibition 'Drawings by Sidney Tillim' organized by the Edmonton Art Gallery, and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1977.

Catalogue contains a biography of Tillim, an introduction by Lelde Muehlenbachs (curator, Edmonton Art Gallery), a list of artworks, and photographs of select drawings.

Shiryu Morita exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Shiryu Morita' organized by Mr. Tetsuo Yamada, Director of the Yamada Art Gallery, Kyoto, Japan, and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The Exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 13 - November 15, 1970.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and National Gallery staff, an exhibition agreement contract, a cumulative condition report, shipment invoice, and a packing list.

Sherman Hines' Nova Scotia

File consists of records related to the Sherman Hines' Nova Scotia photography exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from June 17 to June 22, 1975.

Records consist of an opening invitation card, bi-fold pricing brochure and order form, newspaper clippings, a floor plan, and a photograph of the Alexander graham bell museum in Cape Breton.

Second Dalhousie drawing exhibition

File consists of records related to the second annual Dalhousie drawing exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 7 to February 4, 1977. The artists who participated in this exhibition were Charles Gagnon, Yves Gaucher, Betty Goodwin, Roland Poulin, Marthe Wery, and Irene Whittome.

Records consist of newspaper clippings, insurance files, lists of expenses, interdepartmental memos, invoices, correspondence regarding grants and catalogues, biographies for each artist, and packing instructions. Also includes an invitation card and a photograph.

Second Canadian artist series exhibition

File consists of records related to the 'Canadian Artist Series' exhibition, loaned from the National Gallery of Canada in November 1959.

Records consist of a loan agreement, exhibition description, packing lists, and biographies of Ghitta Caiserman and Ron Spickett.

Scrapbook oddities an exhibition circulated by the Confederation Center, PEI

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Scrapbook Oddities' organized and circulated by the Confederation Art Gallery and Museum, Charlottetown, P.E.I.. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 28 to March 20, 1972.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between the Dalhousie Art Gallery and the Confederation Center Art Gallery and Museum.

Scrapbook oddities

File consists of a catalogue for the exhibition 'Scrapbook Oddities', organized and circulated by the Confederation Art Gallery and Museum, Charlottetown, P.E.I.. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 28 to March 20, 1972.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Moncrieff Williamson (Curator, Confederation Center Art Gallery), list of artworks, exhibition schedule, and an accompanying text to the exhibition's 'riddles'.

Saskatchewan Ceramicists exhibition

File consists of records related to the Saskatchewan Ceramicists exhibition presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 2 to September 7, 1976.

Records consist of correspondence, insurance documents, invoices, lists of expenses, a loan agreement, a postcard, and clippings. Records also include photographic prints of artworks and slides.

Sargent to Freud: modern British paintings and drawings in the Beaverbrook collection

Item is a poster for the events of the exhibition 'Sargent to Freud: Modern British Paintings and Drawings in the Beaverbrook Collection,' held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from 8 January to 14 February 1999, including a reception, a walking tour with Ian Lumsden (Curator, Beaverbrook Art Gallery), and lectures by Dr. Walter Kemp.

Rothmans presents : 3 artistas Mexicanos

File consists of a catalogue a travelling exhibition of three notable Mexican artists, José Luis Cuevas, Xavier Esqueda, and Pedro Friedeberg, sponsored and presented by Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada, Ltd. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in June 1973.

Catalogue contains a forward by Lawrence Urrutia (Director adjoint, La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art), an introduction by Berta Taracena (President, Mexican section, International Association of Art Critics), profiles on each of the three artists, colour images of their works, a catalogue of artworks in the exhibition, and tour schedule.

Rorke's Drift tapestries exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Rorke's Drift: Woven Tapestries' arranged by the Art Gallery, Memorial University, St. John's, in collaboration with Gallery 101, Johannesburg. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1969.

Records consist of a photocopy of the article 'Rorke's Drift: A New Fame' published in Fair Lady, April 17, 1968, a list of artworks and an itinerary, a Dalhousie newsletter, and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and curators of other galleries involved in the presentation of the exhibition.

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