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Dalhousie Art Gallery fonds File
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Lawren P. Harris exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Lawren Phillips Harris Retrospective', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1972.

Records consist mainly items of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and others. Including loan agreement forms, condition reports, insurance files, and others. Correspondents include: staff at the National Gallery of Canada, Lawren P. Harris, Christopher Gabriel-Lacki (Curator, Sir George Williams University Art Gallery) and other galleries. File additionally contains four photographs of paintings.

Larry Weissmann exhibition

File consists of records related to an exhibition of works by Lawrence (Larry) Weissmann organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1971.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Weissmann. Additional records consist of a news release for a show of Weissmann's work at George Eastman House, a C.V. and a biography.

Know your artist series 1974

File consists of records related to the "Know Your Artist Series" exhibitions held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April to September 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Are Gallery) and Philip Fry (Program of Assistant, Canada Council) regarding grant approval, exhibition schedule, a handwritten letter from Michael Fernandes and a copy of his biography, a letter from Ronald Shuebrook.

Klaus Staeck : contemporary German political posters

The file consists of records related to Klaus Staeck's poster exhibition, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 15 to 25, 1979.

Records consist of correspondence regarding gallery lectures, newspaper and magazine clippings, media releases, exhibition display drafts/guidelines, a list of expenses, and other administrative documents. It also includes a photograph of the exhibition display.

Kim Ondaatje exhibition

File consists of records related to the Kim Ondaatje exhibition held at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1973.

Records consist of correspondence requesting exhibition loan from the Confederation of Art Gallery and Museum, handwritten letters from Kim Ondaatje, press release, condition report, and a copy of a paper titled 'Ondaatje's paintings scary' written by Lenore Crawford. Records also include two postcards.

Kathy Hooper

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Kathy Hooper: Painting and Sculpture', organized by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery for the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC) schedule of 1969-1970. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1970.

Records consist of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) with curators of other APAC member galleries, a condition report, and artwork handling instructions.

Karl McKeeman

File consists of records related to the planning and presentation of an exhibition of works by Karl Douglas McKeeman, presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 4-28, 1975. The works are photo engravings of sections of 19th-century American luminist's paintings.

Records consist of correspondence, a floor plan, a list of expenses, interdepartmental memos, a biography of McKeeman, a bibliography, an art critic and writer, and a photocopied image of Karl McKeeman with three individuals at the opening night reception at the art gallery. File also includes invitation cards, Karl's notes, and photographic prints of 'The Heart of the Andes.'

Kaethe Kollwitz

File consists of records related to the Kaethe Kollwitz exhibition organized and circulated by the Western Association of Art Museums at Mills College in Oakland, California. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 15 to September 15, 1976.

Records consist of correspondence, packing lists, a floor plan, the exhibit background materials, sample press releases, inventory, bibliographies, the artist's biography and a chronology. Also includes two photographs of a self-portrait lithograph (1934) and a self-portrait drawing (1933).

Julia Healy exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Julia Schmitt Healy: Recent Work,' held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 24 - March 14, 1976.

Records consist mainly of photographs of Healy's artworks. They also contain a list of expenses and two colour postcards showing one of Healy's paintings.

Joseph Svoboda exhibition

File consists of records related to the Joseph Svoboda exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 4-24, 1974.

Records consist of a list of artworks, press release drafts, newspaper clippings, photographs (photocopies), correspondence between Mern O'Brien (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Gerry Grace (Archives, National Arts Centre), condition report, invitation cards, and insurance documents.

Joseph Sleep

File consists of records related to the exhibition of paintings by Joseph Sleep, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 16 to October 2, 1975.

Records consist of a loan agreement, a biography, a list of expenses, a price list of artworks, a newspaper clipping, interdepartmental memo, a floor plan, and draft letter-size poster and poster order form.

Joseph Kashetsky

File consists of records related to 'Paintings and Drawings by Joseph Kashetsky' organized by the Department of Art of the New Brunswick Museum for the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1970.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and curators of APAC member galleries, a condition report, and a list of sold artworks.

John Will and Marvin Jones

File consists of records related to the planning of a joint exhibition of works by John Will and Marvin Jones, organized and circulated by Glenbow-Alberta Institute and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 4-28, 1975.

Records consist of correspondence with other galleries, a floor plan, a list of expenses, and a loan agreement form.

John Taylor : dreams are real

The file consists of records related to an exhibition of photography by John Taylor, "Dreams are Real," held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 15 - 28, 1978.

Note: records are divided between 3 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.); folder 25 - Dreams are real ; folder 26 - insurance file; folder 27 - photographs
Folder 25 contains correspondence, photocopies of clippings, handwritten letters and postcards from John Taylor to Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), interdepartmental memos, invoices, and other administrative records.

John Pearson exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning and presentation of an exhibition of works by John Pearson, organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1971.

Records consist primarily of correspondence between the Dalhousie Art Gallery and John Pearson, as well as a biography of Pearson, an artist statement, C.V., and a draft press release.

John House exhibition

File consists of records related to the Joan House Exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery in April 1974.

Records consist of lists and pricelists of artworks, insurance documents, and a handwritten invitation lists.

John Greer "Know your artist"

File consists of records related to the exhibition by John Greer, part of Dalhousie's "Know Your Artist" series, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 17 to May 19, 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Dalhousie Art Gallery and Greer, newspaper clippings, insurance papers, list and pricelist of artworks, booklet orders, and a handwritten list of awards, solo and group exhibitions between 1964 and 1971, and descriptions of Greer's visual puns. File also contains postcard invitations to exhibition; photo of 'sceptical spectacles' used for a postcard invitation.

John Greer

File consists of records related to John Greer's sculpture exhibition planned in conjunction with Dennis Gill's exhibition, which was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 14 to October 3, 1976.

Records consist of correspondence, invoices, a biography of Greer, and opening invitation card.

John Ettlinger print exhibition

File consists of records related to the John Ettlinger print exhibition "Etchings and engravings of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries," held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 26 to November 26, 1978.

Records consist of a list of works, correspondence, newspaper clippings, exhibition description, a floor plan, and a list of expenses.

John Ditsky : [poetry reading]

File consists of records related to a poetry reading by John Ditsky, a professor in the Department of English at the University of Windsor, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery on October 6, 1975.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Bruce W. Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and John Ditsky. Many letters are handwritten. File also includes invoices and purchase orders, interdepartmental memos, an invitation card, and a blank form of a report to The Canada Council on the Public Reading.

John and Joice Hall

File consists of records related to a joint exhibition of artworks by John and Joice Hall, titled John Hall: Paintings, and Joice Hall: Celebration Landscapes. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 5-31, 1976.

Records consist of correspondence, a news release, a list of artworks, financial statement for exhibition expenses and interdepartmental memos, a floor plan, loan agreements, and clippings. Records also include photographic prints of paintings.

Joe Plaskett and his Paris - a search for time past exhibition

File consists of records related to the Joe Plaskett and His Paris - A Search for Time Past Exhibition, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 15 to March 15, 1973.

Records consist of contractual documents between Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada, including agreement forms and sales policy.

Joe Norris : paintings and furniture

File consists of records related to an exhibition of paintings and furniture by Joe Norris, organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 5 to August 6, 1978.

Records consist of correspondence with other galleries regarding the loaning Joe Norris paintings, loan agreements, a list of works, a newspaper clipping, and photographs of Norris' works.

Joe Fitzpatrick exhibition - Toys

File consists of records related to the exhibition of Joe Fitzpatrick's collection of children's toys organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 15 to August 12, 1976.

Records consist of correspondence, a news release, a list of the toys in the exhibition organized into categories, invoices, and a clipping. Records also include photographic prints of toys and a draft sketch of catalogue arrangement.

James Shirley prints

File consists of records related to the James Shirley Exhibition "Winter Visions," held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 15 to September 1, 1975.

Records consist of interdepartmental memos, invoices, cheques, list of expenses, a floor plan, correspondence, a photograph of Jim Shirley with four individuals at the opening night reception, and a list of works and prices. File also includes untitled photographs and an invitation card.

Jacob Jordaens

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Jordaens', a significant exhibition of Jacob Jordaens' paintings organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1969.

Records consist of an invitation, a calendar of events for the National Gallery for the period of November 15, 1968 to January 15, 1969, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) including letters regarding the safety of the Jordaens' artworks during blasting activities on campus, including seismographic data, newspaper clippings regarding the exhibition, including one titled 'Jordaens Canvas Displayed After Shock Test', descriptive exhibition text provided by the National Gallery of Canada, a copy of 'Jordaens and Flemish Opulence' from Flemish Painting Volume 2, and three National Gallery press releases.

In video

File consists of records related to the planning and organizing of the exhibition "In Video," presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 1 - 30, 1977.

Note: records are divided between 13 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.)
folder 1 - AGO condition report; folder 2 -artist's information; folder 3 - financial; folder 4 - grant; folder 5 - schedules; folder 6 - insurance; folder 7 - mailing list; folder 8 - catalogue(invoices); folder 9 - misc.(general correspondence); folder 10 - photographs; folder 11 - press releases; folder 12 - transportation

Image 6/Federation des centres culturels de la province de Quebec inc. December 1971

File consists of records relating to the presentation of 'Image 6', an exhibition organized by the Still Photography Division of the National Film Board, and circulated through the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC).

Records consist of a condition report, correspondence between Dalhousie Art Gallery and staff of the National Film Board, a review of the exhibition, French-language documents regarding the reservation of the exhibition, a price list, and French-language descriptive text for the exhibition.

Illustrated book in England, 1860-1900

File consists of records related to an exhibition of "Illustrated Book in England, 1860-1900," organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 1 to April 1, 1979.

correspondence, a list of exhibition expenses, installation instructions, parking and unpacking instructions, an exhibition description, a loan agreement, news release regarding a guest lecture, and insurance file.

Historic buildings of Canada exhibition

File consists of a records related to the exhibition 'Historic Buildings in Canada' organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie in March 1966.

Records consist of an exhibition catalogue, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes and the National Gallery of Canada, contractual documents, and a press release from the National Gallery regarding the exhibition.

Henry Moore

File consists of records related to the Henry Moore photographic exhibition organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 7-24, 1967.

Records consist of a packing list, loan agreement, condition report, and correspondence of Evelyn Holmes.

Helen Creighton : a life in folklore

File consists of records related to the planning of an exhibition entitled "Helen Creighton - A Life in Folklore," organized by the Conference of Music for Children Carl Orff Canada committee. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 17 to May 27, 1979.

Records consist of correspondence, biographies, newspaper clippings, a guest list, a draft press release, a list of items for display, and a photograph of Helen Creighton (1977). Also includes a program and invitation to a reception for the 5th National Conference of Music for Children Carl Orff Canada, held at Dalhousie University, May 18-20, 1979,

Hart House collects 1968-69 exhibitions

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Hart House Collects: Recent Acquisitions' organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 28 - April 20, 1969.

Records consist of a condition report and attached packing list and booking agreement, descriptive exhibition text, and two photocopied journal articles: 'The Hart House Collection' by Donald Buchanan, published in Canadian Art Volume 5, No. 2, and 'The Hart House Collection of Canadian Art' by Ian Montagnes, published in Canadian Art Volume 20, No. 4.

Halifax portraits by Brenda Bury exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition ‘Halifax Portraits by Brenda Bury’, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in April 1965.

Records consist of newspaper clippings, an exhibition invitation and pamphlet containing a biography of Bury, draft letters from Dr. Usmiami to Brenda Bury, and correspondence between Dr. Usmiami and Henry Hicks, Brenda Bury and potential loaners of Bury’s portraits for the exhibition.

Guido Molinari exhibition

File consists of records related to the Molinari exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1972. The following year, the exhibition was presented at Memorial University Art Gallery, St. John's, Newfoundland, from January 5 to 29, 1973.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Mark B. Holton (Assistant curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Guido Molinari, Frank Lapointe (Curator, Memorial University Art Gallery) and Ernest W. Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery). Records also include biographical information about Guido Molinari, lists and pricelists of paintings, insurance files, shipping notes, a condition report, and newspaper clipping.

Guenter Karkutt photographs exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Camera in Abstract' photographs by Guenter Karkutt, organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery. The exhibition was shown at Memorial University Art Gallery in October 1972.

Records consist of an exhibition condition report, an insurance certificate, and correspondence between Alberta Mayo (Secretary, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Peter Miskell (Administrative assistant, Memorial University Art Gallery) and Frank Lapointe (Curator, Memorial University Art Gallery).

Grant MacDonald's theatre people

File consists of records related to the Grant MacDonald's "Theatre People" exhibition, organized and circulated by the Arts Centre at the University of New Brunswick, and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 15 to December 9, 1979.

Records consist of correspondence, a tour schedule, a photocopy of a newspaper clipping, a list of drawings and watercolours for the exhibition, and exhibition description. The file includes three photographic prints of MacDonald's drawings.

Graham Dube

File consists of records related to the exhibition of sculptures by Martin Graham Dube, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery Sculpture Court from October 8-29, 1975.

Records consist of correspondence, Dube's handwritten biography, a floor plan, artist's statement, interdepartmental memos, list of expenses, an invitation card, invoices and purchase orders.

Graham Coughtry Retrospective

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Graham Coughtry Retrospective' organized by the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 31 to June 26, 1976.

Records consist of condition report, correspondence, a floor plan, clippings, a news release, invoices, and opening invitation cards.

Gleams of a Remoter World - 18th Century Society exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition of prints and drawings from the eighteenth century prepared in conjunction with the 18th Century Society of Canada , entitled "Gleams of a Remoter World," presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 22 - April 14, 1976.

Records consist of lending institutions files, correspondence, insurance documents, lists of works, and lists of expenses, opening invitations, floor plan, and clippings.

Gino Lorcini

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Gino Lorcini', organized by the Art Gallery, Memorial University, St. John's and arranged in collaboration with Galerie Godard Lefort, Montreal. The Exhibition was scheduled to be presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1970, however was declined after significant shipping damages occurred.

Records consist of correspondence between APAC member galleries and two condition reports

Gerald Ferguson : paintings

File consists of records related to the planning of the exhibition of paintings by Gerald Ferguson, organized by the Dalhousie Art Gallery and presented at Dalhousie and the Art Gallery of Ontario. The exhibition showed at Dalhousie from April 4-28, 1977.

Records consist mainly of correspondence with other galleries regarding their interest in receiving the Gerald Ferguson exhibition. Also includes invoices, artwork and price lists, a condition report, a copy of the AGO's floor plan, grant documents from the Canada Council, and insurance files.

George Wood exhibition

File consists of records related to the George Wood Exhibition, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from June 5 to 30, 1973.

Records consist of condition reports, a list of paintings, a packing list and instructions, and correspondence between Mark Holton (Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of the Memorial University of Newfoundland Art Gallery regarding transferring the exhibition.

George Wood

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paintings by George Wood' organized by the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1967.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and James Little (Curator, Confederation Art Gallery), and George Wood (Assistant Curator, Alberta College of Art), a biography of Wood, list of artworks, and exhibition contract agreement between Dalhousie Art Gallery and Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Garry Neill Kennedy

File consists of records related to an exhibition of two paintings by Garry Neill Kennedy held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1978.

Records consist of correspondence, interdepartmental memos and other administrative records.

Garry Conway drawings

File consists of records related to the exhibition of artworks by Garry R. Conway, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 15 to December 15, 1976.

Records consist of a list of expenses and other administrative documents. Two posters were removed from this file and placed in the posters series.

From the Vault

The file consists of records related to the exhibition 'From the Vault' from the gallery's permanent collection, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 12 to November 9, 1976.

Records consist of draft press releases, correspondence, interdepartmental memos with expense receipts and invoices, a list of Carnegie collection - European prints, clippings, and invitation cards.

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