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Dalhousie Art Gallery fonds Halifax (N.S.) File
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Photographs by Cheryl Lean

File consists of records related to the photograph exhibition by Cheryl Lean, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 30 to December 18, 1978.

Records consist of newspaper clippings, a mailing list, a resume of Cheryl Lean, a list of expenses, and an invitation to opening reception.

Photographs of 20th Century Student

File contains four photographs taken by Peter Dykhuis of the sculpture "20th Century Student" by Reg Dockrill. The sculpture was erected on the corner of Uni­versity Avenue and Seymour Street in 1968 and removed in 2012 after an engineering report con­cluded that the six-metre-high steel sculpture had corroded on the inside and was “structurally damaged beyond repair."

Plasket[t] pastels

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Plaskett', a collection of pastel drawings by Joseph Plaskett organized by the Art Center of the University of New Brunswick for the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC). The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in May 1970.

Records consist of two condition reports and an accompanying drawing depicting areas of damage, and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and curators of other APAC member galleries .

Pop artists exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition '11 Pop artists: The New Image' organized by the Confederation Art Gallery for the Atlantic Provinces art Circuit (APAC), and sponsored by Benson & Hedges (Canada) Ltd. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1968.

Records consist of an exhibition statement written by Antonio Toledo (Executive Vice-President, Benson & Hedges), a list of artworks, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and curators of APAC member galleries, and a condition report.

Printed matter: jury print show

File consists of records related to the Printed Matter exhibition, organized by the Owens Art Gallery, Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 22-May 11, 1975.

Records consist of an invoice, correspondence, a newspaper clipping, condition reports, and a price list.

Prints by David Silverberg exhibition

File consists of records relating to the exhibition ‘Prints by David Silverberg’, held in November 1965 at the Dalhousie Art Gallery.

Records consist of an invitation, clippings, a photocopied review by Martin Kemp, an artwork price list, text for Silverberg’s lecture on printmaking, presented during the exhibition opening, a Dalhousie University newsletter, a shipment receipt, and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), David Silverberg (Associate-Professor, Fine Arts, Mount Allison University), and Lawren Harris (Professor, Fine Arts, Mount Allison).

Prints by Dongkuk Ahn

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Prints by Dongkuk Ahn', organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 1-25, 1972.

Records consist of correspondence between the Dalhousie Art Gallery and Ahn, a biography and C.V., list of prints, insurance certificate, and photocopy of a newspaper clipping.

Progress in conservation exhibition

File consists of records related to the Progress in Conservation Exhibition, organized by the National Conservation Research Laboratory and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in May 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and George Rogers (National Museum of Canada), newspaper clipping, floor plan, insurance documents, condition report, press release, and event calendar of the exhibition at Rothmans Art Gallery of Stratford in November 1973.

Quilts by Teruko Inoue

File consists of records related to an exhibition of 25 quilts by Japanese quiltmaker Teruko Inoue, organized and circulated by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 15 to December 9, 1979.

Records consist of correspondence, expense report, photocopy of newspaper clippings, handling instructions, a tour schedule, and a photograph of a quilt entitled "pineapple" by Teruko Inoue.

Recent acquisitions of old master drawings exhibition

File consists of records related to the Recent Acquisitions of Master Drawings Travelling Exhibition organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 15 - December 15, 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Cecile Valin (Exhibition Administrator, National Gallery of Canada), a condition report, lists of artworks, press releases, loan agreement, and photocopies of newspaper clippings. Records include photographs of an eighteenth-century French drawing titled 'The Paralytic' by Jean-Baptiste Greuze and a nineteenth-century French drawing titled 'The Entombment of Atala' by Anne-Louis Girodet-Trioson.

Rhododendrons of Sikkim-Himalaya

File consists of records related to the Nova Scotia Rhododendrons Botanical show "Rhododendrons of Sikkim-Himalaya," presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 31 to July 8, 1979.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between the Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Library of Canada regarding a loan of a copy of an illustrated rare book called "Rhododendrons of Sikkim-Himalaya" by Joeseph Dalton Hooker (1849).

Richard Jarden : recent work

File consists of records related to an exhibition of artwork by Richard Jarden, held at Dalhousie Art gallery from March 7 to April 9, 1978.

Records consist of correspondence, invoices, and other administrative records.

Robert Annand "Know your artist"

File consists of records related to the Robert Annand Exhibition, the second exhibition of Dalhousie's "Know Your Artist" series, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 30 to June 2, 1974.

Records consist of a draft copy for the introduction to the Robert Annand catalogue, lists and pricelists of paintings and drawings, insurance papers, a handwritten draft of Annand's biography, and a newspaper clipping. File also contain an invitation card to exhibition and an unfolded card.

Robert Frank photographs

File consists of records related to an exhibition of photographs by Robert Frank, organized and circulated by the National Film Board of Canada, and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 24 to November 30, 1979.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between the Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Film Board of Canada, and correspondence with Robert Frank regarding the loans of three of Frank's works from the Yajima Galerie in Quebec. The file also includes biographical information, press clippings, administrative documents, six photographs by Robert Frank and an invitation from the previous exhibition held at the Vancouver Art Gallery in July - August 1979.

Robert Kirschbaum : works on paper

File consists of records related to the planning of the prints exhibition of works by Robert Kirschbaum, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 12 to August 10, 1977.

Records consist of correspondence, a list of works, a floor plan, insurance file, a photocopy of clipping, invoices, and labels. Records also include photographic prints of works.

Rodin and his contemporaries exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Rodin and His Contemporaries', sponsored by Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 15 to April 9, 1972.

Records consist of handwritten condition notes, a condition report, a biographical essay of Rodin, biographies of artists working during the same time period as Rodin, correspondence of the Dalhousie Art Gallery, documents related to the opening event (March 14) and two photographs of Henry D. Hicks (President, Dalhousie University) and unidentified colleagues.

Ron E. Merrick and Albert Lee photo exhibition "In black and white"

File consists of records related to In Black and White, a photo exhibit by Ron E. Merrick and Albert Lee, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 29 to November 17, 1974.

Records consist of newspaper clippings, a list of photographs and places, draft biographies, insurance papers, a photocopy of catalogue cover, and invitation cards.

Ronald Kostyniuk exhibition

File consists of records related to the Ronald Kostyniuk Exhibition, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 24 to May 6, 1973.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between R. Kostyniuk, Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Are Gallery), and other galleries. Records also include condition reports, waybills, and damage claims..

Ronald Shuebrook "Know Your Artist"

File consists of records related to the Ronald Shuebrook Exhibition as a part of the "Know Your Artists" series, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 29 to November 17, 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Shuebrook and staff of Dalhousie Art Gallery, newspaper clippings, a price list, a list of institutions and individuals to receive catalogue, and a letter to Nick Fillmore (Editor) from Shuebrook.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Selection from the permanent collection: Canadian landscape painters

File contains three stapled copies of exhibition booklet of "Selection from the permanent collection: Canadian landscape painters" presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 23, 1980 - January 4, 1981. The selection of paintings and drawings in this exhibition was chosen to complement the Carl Schaefer in Hanover exhibition.

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.

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.

Sidney Tillim - Adam & Eve drawings

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Adam and Eve Drawings' by Sidney Tillim, organized by the Edmonton Art Gallery, and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 3-27, 1977.

Records consist of exhibition documents including correspondence between the Edmonton Art Gallery and the Dalhousie Art Gallery, shipping instructions, special handling, press releases, questionnaires, and receipt and condition reports.

Six from Halifax

File consists of records relating to the 'Six from Halifax' (known as"Six from the Styx") presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 8 to February 8, 1981. The artists that participated in this exhibition were Brad Brace, John Clark, Dennis Gill, John Greer, Colette Urban, and Carol Wainio.

Records consist of insurance files, outgoing letters regarding planning the exhibit, biographies for each artist, and clippings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Susan Schelle : recent work

File consists of records related to an exhibition of works by sculptor Susan Schelle, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from 12 March to 12 April 1981.

Records consist of correspondence, insurance files, an exhibition agreement, a loan agreement, annotated drafts of the catalogue introduction, biography, clippings, invoices, administrative documents(business office), and two pamphlets from Susan Schelle exhibitions held at other galleries.

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.

Terence Johnson : Forts

File consists of records related to planning an exhibition of works by Terence Johnson, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 8 to February 8, 1981.

Records are divided into 11 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.): Folder 21 - Correspondence Terence Johnson sculpture 1972/73; Folder 22 - Circulation itinerary; Folder 23 - Master(Information kit); Folder 24 - Publicity; Folder 25 - Shipping; Folder 26 - Correspondence (1980-82); Folder 27 - Budget and Insurance files; Folder 28 - Catalogue notes; Folder 29 - Contracts; Folder 30 - Photographs & slides; OS Folder 17 - Installation condition (drawing, oversize)
note: Folders 21, 23, and 30 contain photographs.

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 decorative fruit and flower arrangements

File consists of records related to the planning of an exhibition entitled "The Decorative Fruit and Flower Arrangements," prepared by the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation at Carnegie-Mellon University of Pittsburgh. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 31 to July 8, 1979.

Records consist of correspondence, newspaper clippings, insurance files, a loan agreement, and other administrative documents. Also includes a brochure for the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation (travel shows) and a pamphlet for the Decorative Fruit and Flower Arrangements.

The drawing of Christiane Pflug

File consists of records related to planning an exhibition of works by Christiane Pflug, organized and circulated by the Winnipeg Art Gallery. The Exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 9 to June 8, 1980.

Records consist mainly of correspondence with the Winnipeg Art Gallery and Michael Pflug. The file also includes a list of works, a booking form, and a news release.

The fifth Dalhousie drawing exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of the 5th Dalhousie drawing exhibition, organized by and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 4 to May 4, 1980.

Records are divided between 8 folders: Folder 2 - loan agreements; Folder 3 - grants; Folder 4 - administrative files; Folder 5 - curriculum vitae-originals; Folder 6 - general correspondence; Folder 7 - exhibition catalogues; Folder 8 - financial; Folder 9 - Maxwell Bates

Note:
- Folder 3 'grants' contains grant worksheet, original grant application, and Canada Council visiting artists programme.
- Folder 4 'administrative files' contains contract for guest curator, transport correspondence, packing instructions, and opening preparation.
- Folder 6 'misc. 'correspondence' contains general correspondence and one photograph
- Folder 7 'exhibition catalogues' contains draft preface, exhibition texts (biographical information), catalogue quotation, and related correspondence.
- Folder 8 'financial' contains insurance, printing estimates, and payments.
- Folder 9 'Maxwell Bates' contains photographs, correspondence, and biography.

The fourth Dalhousie drawing exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of 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.

Records are divided between 12 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.) and photographs of drawings are included in each artist file; folder 50 - Alex Colville; folder 51 - Charlotte Hammond; folder 52 - Graham Metson; folder 53 - Brian Porter; folder 54 - Roger Savage; folder 55 - Ruth Wainwright; folder 56 - budget; folder 57 - publicity; folder 58 - misc. (correspondence and slides); folder 59 - insurance; folder 60 - price list; folder 61 - Canada Council.

The magic eye : definitions of photography

File consists of records related to planning an exhibition entitled "The magic eye : definitions of photography" organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada (original title: "Photography: A Celebration"). The Exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 10 to August 10, 1980.

Records consist mainly of correspondence with the National Gallery of Canada. The file also includes a condition report, packing instructions, and press releases.

The photograph as object

File consists of records related to the planning of the exhibition ' The Photograph as Object', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The Exhibition was presented at Dalhousie from April 15 to May 14, 1971.

Records consist of packing and artwork lists, loan agreements, a newspaper clipping titled 'The Photograph as Object, next Killam exhibition', a condition report, handwritten condition notes written on index cards, and correspondence between Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada Extension Service.

The Queen comes to New Brunswick

File consists of records related to an exhibition of "The Queen comes to New Brunswick : paintings and drawings by Molly Lamb Bobak," organized and circulated by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 30 to December 18, 1978.

Records consist of correspondence with the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, a list of expenses, newspaper clippings, a condition report, a list of work, invoices, and other administrative documents.

The Rothmans collection of Christmas ornaments

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'The Rothman's Collection of Christmas Ornaments' organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1969.

Records consist of an information bulletin released by Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada Limited, a condition report, a guest list, and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Rothmans representatives, and a photograph of the artwork display. The condition report is accompanied by an attached copy of the exhibition catalogue with notes regarding the condition of each sculpture.

Third Dalhousie drawing exhibition

File consists of records related to the third annual Dalhousie drawing exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 3 - 29, 1978.

Note: records are divided between 10 folders. (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.)
Folder 13 - grant; Folder 14 - acquisitions; Folder 15 - business office; Folder 16 - catalogue(correspondence); Folder 17 - budget; Folder 18 - photographs; Folder 19 - press releases; Folder 20 -proposal; Folder 21 - selection of participants; Folder 22 - trasportation

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