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Dalhousie Art Gallery fonds Canada File
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Open spaces : Jon Whyte

File consists of records related to an exhibition of artwork by Jon Whyte, held at Dalhousie Art gallery from April 11 - 30, 1978.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Anne F. Ewen (Curator, Peter Whyte Gallery) and Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) about exhibition catalogue, and letters from Jon Whyte. The exhibition was presented at the Peter Whyte Gallery in Alberta in October 1977.

Overlord tapestries exhibition

File consists of records related to the Overlord Tapestries Exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 9 to April 21, 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Gordon S. Way (Director, Department of Veterans Affairs), a letter from Bernard Pothier (Curator, National Museum of Canada), a memo to Erik Perth regarding the exhibition opening, insurance documents, press release, and newspaper clippings.

Owen Fitzgerald photographs

File consists of records related to the exhibition of Owen Fitzgerald's photographs organized and presented by Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1972.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Owen Fitzgerald and Mark Holton (Assistant Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), a list and pricelist of 25 photographs, and handwritten notes from Owen Fitzgerald. Records also include insurance files and a newspaper clipping.

Paintings and drawings by Bruno and Molly Bobak exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paintings by Molly and Bruno Bobak' organized by the University of New Brunswick and circulated by the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC). The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1966.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes and Bruno Bobak, a review of the exhibition by Carole Fraser, a Dalhousie newsletter, biographies of the artists, a newspaper clipping, and an invitation.

Paintings and drawings by Miller Brittain exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paintings and Drawings by Miller Brittain' held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1965.

Records consist of one newspaper clipping titled ‘Connoisseur [Daniel O’Keefe] Praises Works of Miller Brittain’; correspondence between Mirko Usmiami and Stuart Smith (Curator, Beaverbrook Art Gallery), Mrs. Paul (Celia) Toomik (Assistant to Mr. Brittain), Lawren Harris (Head, Department of Fine Arts, Mount Allison University), Miller Brittain, Dr. Charles Comfort (Director, National Gallery of Canada), and R. F. Wodehouse (Curator, War Collection, National Gallery of Canada); a loan agreement between Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada; an biography and artist statement of Miller G. Brittain; exhibition notes; a list of artworks; an invitation list; exhibition reviews; and draft press release and publicity texts.

Paintings by Jack Wise

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paintings - Jack Wise' presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1967 through the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit.

Records consist of a draft press release and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), and Peter Bell (Curator, Art Gallery, Memorial University).

Paintings by Jeffrey E. Poklen exhibition

File consists of records pertaining to the exhibition 'Paintings 1965 by Jeffrey E. Poklen' presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1965.

Records consist of a biography of Poklen, artwork price list, newspaper clipping of an exhibition announcement, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie art Gallery) and Poklen, and two Dalhousie University newsletters discussing Poklen's show.

Paintings, drawings and prints by Christopher Pratt exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paintings, Drawings and Prints by Christopher Pratt' arranged and presented by Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1966.

Records consist mainly of correspondence, including a letter from Pratt to Evelyn Holmes. Records also include newspaper clippings, receipts, a list of artworks, and an exhibition itinerary.

Paraskeva Clark : paintings and drawings

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paraskeva Clark: Paintings and Drawings' organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 9 - October 17, 1982.

Records are divided into 19 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.):
Box 35
Folder 30 - Loan correspondence
Folder 31 - Opening and invitations
Folder 32 - General correspondence
Folder 33 - Condition report-1
Folder 34 - National Museums grant
Folder 35 - Curatorial agreement (R. Raymond)
Folder 36 - Insurance
Folder 37 - Press release
Folder 38 - Contract agreements
Folder 39 - Transportation
Folder 40 - National Film Board
Box 36
Folder 1 - Conservation work
Folder 2 - Loan agreement forms
Folder 3 - Progress report
Folder 4 - Itinerary
Folder 5 - Catalogue (invoices & correspondence)
Folder 6 - English typeset
Folder 7 - Condition report-2
Folder 8 - Financial documents
Folder 9 - Financial audit
Folder 10 - Photographs

Pat Badani

File consists of records related to an exhibition of paintings by Pat Badani, "Moody-Scape" series, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 12 to August 12, 1979.

Records consist of correspondence, biographical information, press release, clippings, a price list, a floor plan, a list of exhibition expenses, and other administrative documents. Also includes a copy of catalogue from previous exhibition held at the New Brunswick Museum in 1978.

Paton - Tissington

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture by David Paton and Alex Tissington' organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 1-18, 1968. This exhibition was a part of the Know Your Artist Series.

Records consist of correspondence with Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), and Curators of other galleries in the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit, a photocopy of a newspaper article titled 'Perspectives in Art' by Rae Perlin, two newspaper clippings promoting the exhibition, a packing list, a guest list, biographies for Paton and Tissington with handwritten notes, and a draft exhibition pamphlet.

Patrick Landsley : drawings and collages

File consists of records related to an exhibition of works by Patrick Landsley, organized and circulated by the Sir George Williams Art Galleries of Concordia University. The Exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 14 to September 14, 1980.

Records consist of correspondence, tour schedule, a list of works, and a photograph of the drawing "The Orion Constellation" (pencil and collage) by Patrick Landsley.

People of eight seasons exhibition

File consists of records related to the 'People of eight seasons' exhibition, organized by the Memorial University Art Gallery and circulated by the Art Gallery of the University of Manitoba and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in August 1972.

Records consist mainly of correspondence amongst Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), Professor V. Hammock (Director, The University of Manitoba Art Gallery), and Mr. Peter Bell (Curator, Memorial University Art Gallery). Additional records consist of an invoice, three copies of the article "The Lapps in Sweden"(published in August 1971), and correspondence between Barbara Leaman (Secretary, Memorial University Art Gallery) and Mrs. Alberta Mayo (Secretary, Dalhousie Art Gallery).

Peter Bell

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paintings by Peter Bell' circulated by the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit and shown at Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1968.

Records consists of a draft exhibition pamphlet, correspondence from Evelyn Holmes to Peter Bell, and between Holmes, James Little (Curator, Confederation Art Gallery), and Ian James (Professor, Acadia University), and confirmation of receipt of artworks from Confederation Art Gallery.

Peter Kolisnyk : sculpture and painting

The file consists of records related to an exhibition of artwork by Peter Kolisnyk, organized and circulated by the Art Gallery of Ontario. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art gallery from March 7 to April 1, 1978.

Records consist of correspondence, press releases, newspaper clippings, invitations, a list of works, interdepartmental memos, invoices, and other administrative records.

Phil Sultz exhibition

File consists of records relating to the planning and preparation of an exhibition of artworks by Phillip Sultz in October 1971, organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Philip Sultz (Professor, painter), a curriculum vitae and two photographs of Sultz, a list of artworks and a newspaper clipping of a revew of Sultz's work. Many letters are handwritten.

Photographic exhibition 1968-69

File consists of records related to a series of exhibitions organized by the George Eastman House of Photography.

Records consist mainly of informational pamphlets about the exhibition offerings, in addition to a news release from George Eastman House regarding the exhibition 'Photographs by Mario Giacomelli' which the Dalhousie Art Gallery loaned and presented in October 1968.

Photographs and slides Dalhousie student, staff, and alumni exhibition

File consists of records related to the Nineteenth Annual Dalhousie Student, Staff, and Alumni exhibition held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 6 to February 18, 1973.

Records consist of letters from Evelyn Holmes (curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) to the judges for the photographic section of the exhibition. Records also include the list of artworks.

Photographs by Bill Brandt

File consists of records relating to the Photographs by Bill Brandt exhibition organized and circulated by the International Exhibition Foundation, Washington and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 9 to August 9, 1981.

Records consist of correspondence, a list of works, a loan agreement, condition reports, shipping records, itinerary, and publicity material created by the International Exhibition Foundation.

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.

Precisionism

File consists of records relating to the planning of the Precisionism exhibition, which was planned to be presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 3 to December 11, 1983. The exhibition was cancelled.

Records are divided into 9 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.):
Folder 6 - Museum assistance programme
Folder 7 - Loans (correspondence)
Folder 8 - Itinerary
Folder 9 - Articles on Precisionism
Folder 10 - Financial document
Folder 11- Curatorial agreement
Folder 12- Correspondence with Ann Davis
Folder 13 - Loan agreement forms
Folder 14 - Photographs

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.

Rene Magritte : the cinematograph and the photography

File consists of records relating to an exhibition, 'Rene Magritte: The cinematograph and the photography,' organized and circulated by the International Programme of the National Museums of Canada. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 29 - September 5, 1982.

Records consist of correspondence, exhibition data, and a photocopy of newspaper clipping.

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.

Robin Collyer

File consists of records relating to the Robin Collyer exhibition organized and circulated by the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen's University. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from June 9 to July 31, 1983.

Records consist mainly of correspondence with the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. The file also includes news release, photographs, exhibition itinerary and proposal.

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.

Ron Shuebrook : Recent Work 1980-1982

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'Ron Shuebrook: Recent Work 1980-1982,' presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 3 to March 6, 1983.

Records consist of correspondence, contractual documents, insurance files, and three photographs of Shuebrook's paintings.

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.

Sculpture '81

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Sculpture '81: Halifax/Dartmouth Sites,' organized by the Dalhousie University Art Gallery. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 1 to August 30, 1981. The artists who participated in this exhibition were Douglas Bentham, Roland Brener, Anthony Caro, André Fauteux, Delio Fonseca, Peter Hide, John MacKinnon, Robin Peck, Alan Reynolds, Mia Westerlund, Arthur Weyhe.

Records are divided into 27 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.): Folder 1 - Correspondence with city of Halifax ; Folder 2 - The artists ; Folder 3 - Insurance; Folder 4 - Loan agreement; Folder 5 - Condition report (pieces); Folder 6 - Notes (Peter Hide); Folder 7 - Correspondence with Karen Wilkin; Folder 8 - Shipping; Folder 9 - Purchasing; Folder 10 - Publicity; Folder 11 - Contracts (K. Wilkin, guest curator); Folder 12 - Correspondence with Imperial Oil Ltd.; Folder 13 - Letters to the galleries; Folder 14 - Correspondence with Anthes Equipment Ltd. ; Folder 15 - Bus tour & opening reception ; Folder 16 - Letters requesting money; Folder 17 - Canada Council grant application; Folder 18 - Correspondence with Nova Scotia department of Culture, Recreation, and Fitness; Folder 19 - Correspondence with City of Dartmouth ; Folder 20 - Catalogue copy; Folder 21 - Budget ; Folder 22 - Correspondence with W. Andrew MacKay ; Folder 23 - Learned Societies; Folder 24 - Canada Council Art Bank ; Folder 25 - Distribution of catalogue & poster ; Folder 26 - Administrative records (originally untitled); Folder 27 - Bus tour talk : [audio cassette]

Note:
- Folders 2, 'The Artists' and Foler 10, 'Publicity,' contain photographs.
- Folder 26 'Sculpture '81' contains various administrative records including financial statements, proposed exhibition schedule, correspondence with Arthur Weyhe, city of Dartmouth, and other galleries, and clippings.
- Folder 27 - Bus tour talk : [audio cassette], labelled "Karen Wilkin Sculpture '81 and Bus tour talk 19 May 1981" (ca. 40 min.). The recording is on side A of audio cassette (side B is blank).

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.
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