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Carl Heywood

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'The Venus Suite' of works by J. Carl Heywood. The exhibition was organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery under the direction of the new Director, Ernest Smith. The exhibition was presented in October 1970.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Smith and Heywood, in addition to a C.V. and resume for Heywood.

Carl Schaefer in Hanover

File consists of records relating to the 'Carl Schaefer in Hanover' exhibition organized by the Edmonton Art Gallery. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 23, 1980, to January 4, 1981.

Records consist mainly of correspondence with the Edmonton Art Gallery. The file includes a loan agreement, a publicity and attendance report, clippings, insurance files, a tour schedule, and budget.

Carol Fraser : paintings and drawings, 1967-1977

File consists of records related to the planning and organizing of an exhibition of Carole Fraser’s paintings and drawings, 1967-1977, presented by Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 3 - 27, 1977.

Note: records are divided into 10 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.)
folder 15 - insurance file; folder 16 - misc.(correspondence); folder 17 - photographs (installation shots and photographic reproductions); folder 18 - grant; folder 19 - freight; folder 20 - press; folder 21 - price and insurance values; folder 22 - lending information and forms; folder 23 - bookings and correspondence; folder 24 - business and budget; folder 25 - condition reports and comments (includes Polaroid snaps)

Carole Fraser exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of a solo exhibition at the Dalhousie Art Gallery of Carole Fraser’s drawings and paintings. Arranged by the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1965 rotation, this exhibition travelled with the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC) from 1966 to 1968.

Records include a pamphlet for the cancelled 1964 exhibition ‘Works by Sarah Jackson, Carol Fraser and Aileen Meagher’; newspaper clippings discussing Fraser’s work and solo exhibition; box and artwork lists; correspondence with Evelyn Holmes, Acting Curator of the Dalhousie Art Gallery, regarding Fraser’s works; two Dalhousie newsletters; and exhibition pamphlets from APAC member galleries.

Carpets from the orient

File consists of records related to the planning and organizing of an exhibition of Oriental carpets, organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 23 to October 23, 1977.

Note: records are divided into 8 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.)
folder 34 - catalogue(correspondence & invoices); folder 35 - financial; folder 36 - insurance; folder 37 - lists; folder 38 - mailing list; folder 39 - misc.(general correspondence) folder 40 - press releases; folder 41 - photography; folder 42 - transportation

Chambers' Cartoons exhibition

File consists of records related to the Chambers' Cartoons Exhibition, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in May 1973.

Records consist of newspaper clippings, invitation letters, lists of cartoons, a loan agreement from Art Gallery of Ontario, correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), Robert W. Chambers, and others.

Christopher Pratt : a retrospective

File consists of records related to a retrospective exhibition of the work by Christopher Pratt, organized by the Vancouver Art Gallery with guest curator Joyce Zemans. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 10 to August 31, 1986.

Records are divided into 10 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.):
Folder 15 - Printed articles on Pratt
Folder 16 - List of work in the exhibition
Folder 17 - Correspondence (includes admin files)
Folder 18 - Volunteers (forms and letters)
Folder 19 - Arts and communication counselors
Folder 20 - Continental Bank of Canada
Folder 21 - Advertising and publicity
Folder 22 - Vancouver Art Gallery correspondence
Folder 23 - Opening invitations
Folder 24 - Photographs (of works in the exhibition and opening event)

Claude Tousignant exhibition

File consists of records related to the Claude Tousignant exhibition organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 1 to March 31, 1974.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of the National Gallery of Canada, a letter from Claude, a newspaper regarding the exhibition at the Van Guard Vancouver art gallery in July 1973, postcard invitation, press releases, a condition report, a list of artworks, and packing and unpacking instructions.

Clyde McConnell photo exhibition

File consists of records related to the Clyde McConnell Photo Exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 4 to September 28, 1975.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Clyde McConnell (Photographer) regarding plans to have a showing of Clyde's photographs and drawings at the art gallery in 1975. File also includes a floor plan, a newspaper clipping, and a list of expenses. Many letters from Clyde are handwritten, including notes of artworks and a price list.

CODCO

File consists of records related to the CODCO performance held at Dalhousie Art Gallery on March 19, 1975.

Records consist of photocopies of newspaper articles and Walter Learning(Director of Playhouse Theatre) correspondence about Halifax playing dates and invoices. The articles include "It's non-stop comedy with Cod on a stick," written by Urjo Kareda from the December 10, 1973 issue of the Toronto Star, "Newfie joke is on us, folks!" written by Frank Rasky from the November 5, 1975 issue of the Toronto Star, and six other articles regarding reviews of the previous shows.

Contemporary arts society

File consists of records relating to an exhibition of works by the members of the Contemporary Arts Society organized and circulated by the Edmonton Art Gallery. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 13 to September 13, 1981.

Records consist of correspondence, a list of works, an itinerary, a loan agreement, and an attendance report.

Contemporary Canadian photography

File consists of records related to the exhibition "Contemporary Canadian Photography," organized and circulated by the Still Photography Division of the National Film Board. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 22 and June 29, 1986.

Records consist of correspondence with National Museums of Canada and National Film Board of Canada, invoices, lists of artworks, packing and unpacking instructions, a floor plan, photocopies of clippings, news releases, photographs, and opening invitations.

Contemporary German prints

File consists of records related to planning an exhibition entitled "Contemporary German prints" organized and circulated by the Goethe-Institut Montreal and the International Programme of the National Museums of Canada (original title: "Contemporary prints from the Federal Republic of Germany"). The Exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from June 5 to July 6, 1980.

Records consist mainly of correspondence and proposed tour schedule.

Correspondence with Bill Fett - November 1971

File consists of correspondence records between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Bill Fett spanning August 1970 to May 1971.

Records consist of letters, postcards, and newspaper clippings. Content of the letters refers to planning to host Fett's works in the Dalhousie Art Gallery some time in 1972.

Correspondence with William Lovell

File consists of correspondence records between Ernest Smith and William (Bill) Lovell spanning August 1970 to October 1971.

Records consist of letters between Lovell and Smith (Director ,Dalhousie Art Gallery) regarding plans to have a showing of Lovell's prints at the art gallery in 1971.

Craig Wright jewellery

File consists of records related to the Craig Wright jewellery exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 24 to March 6, 1976.

Records consist of invoices, insurance documents, a list of works and prices, interdepartmental memos, artist's statement, correspondence regarding insurance, a pamphlet, and handwritten thank you letters from Craig Wright to Mary Meagher (secretary, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Bruce W. Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery). Also included are photographs and slides of a few items exhibited; envelope annotated "Wright 263-9021 for Friday 19th" and date stamped December 11, 1975.

Dalhousie Art Gallery fonds

  • UA-36
  • Fonds
  • 1953-2014
Fonds consists of records pertaining to Dalhousie Art Gallery publicity, exhibitions, collections, openings and events, and administration. Types of materials include press releases, brochures, tickets, a poster, photographs, course information, programs, calendars, catalogues, reports, financial records, notes, correspondence, newspaper clippings, minutes and agendas, and other materials.

Dalhousie University. Dalhousie Art Gallery

Dalhousie collects : the image as landscape

File consists of records related to the exhibition entitled "Dalhousie Collects : The Image as Landscape," organized by the Dalhousie Art Gallery and curated by Mern O'Brien. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 5 to October 12, 1986.

Records consist of correspondence, loan agreement forms, lists of works in the exhibition, insurance files, and opening invitations.

Daniel Fowler of Amherst Island 1810-1894

File consists of records related to Daniel Fowler exhibition entitled "Daniel Fowler of Amherst Island 1810-1894." prepared by the Agnes Etherington Art Gallery of Queens University, Kingston. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 31 to July 8, 1979.

Records consist of correspondence, newspaper clippings, a list of works (85 watercolours and drawings), news releases, exhibition itinerary, and invitations from the two previous Daniel Fowler exhibitions at other galleries.

David Silverberg - batiks and sketches

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Silverberg: A Canadian in Japan', an exhibition of batik prints and sketches by David Silverberg organized through the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC) and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1968.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and David Silverberg (Artist, Professor, Department of Fine Arts, Mount Allison University), as well as correspondence with other curators in the APAC membership. Additional records consist of a list of artworks, a condition report, room booking confirmation for a lecture by Silverberg, and a catalogue for Silverberg's exhibition at Waddington Gallery in Montréal.

Decorated Nova Scotia furnishings

File consists of records related to an exhibition of decorated Nova Scotia furnishings, organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 5 to August 6, 1978.

Note: records are divided into 8 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.); folder 33 - Decorated Nova Scotia furnishings (mainly loan agreements and correspondence); folder 34 - accounts/business; folder 35 - insurance; folder 36 - photographs; folder 37 - photography (correspondence and invoices); folder 38 - lenders; folder 39 - grants; folder 40 - freight/crate/transportation

Denis Le Page - "Toys Toys Toys"

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'TOYS TOYS TOYS by Denis LePage', organized and circulated by Memorial University Art Gallery. The Exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in April 1972.

Records consist of an exhibition report, exhibition statement, photocopy of a newspaper clipping containing a review title 'Toy exhibition turns art gallery into playhouse' by Gretchen Pierce, correspondence between the Dalhousie Art Gallery and other APAC member galleries, and between Dalhousie Art Gallery and Le Page, and a catalogue for 'High-speed Signals', containing a biography for Le Page.

Dennis Gill

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

Records consist of correspondence with other galleries regarding reproduction permission, a resume and acknowledgments for the exhibit catalogue, floor plans, newspaper clippings, a list of expenses, interdepartmental memos with invoices, photographs and opening invitation cards.

Didactic prints

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Didactic Prints' organized by the Confederation Art Gallery and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1968.

Records consist of a list of artworks including descriptive texts, an exhibition schedule, and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Mrs. H. Kennedy (Registrar, Confederation Art Gallery).

Douglas Bentham : 'enclosures and opens' 1975-1976

File consists of records related to the Douglas Bentham sculpture exhibition, titled 'Enclosures and Opens', organized by the Art Gallery of York University. The exhibition circulated and was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 2, 1976 to January 5, 1977.

Dr. T. W. Rishel - photographs "Confectioneries and other delights"

File consists of records related to a photo exhibit of Halifax buildings called "Confectioneries and Other Delights" by Thomas Walter Rishel, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 23 to November 20, 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Dr. T.W. Rishel.

Drawings by Carol Fraser exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Drawings by Carol Fraser', organized and presented by Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1972.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Carol Fraser, a list of drawings for the exhibition, a copy invoice, and correspondence regarding insurance.

Drawings by contemporary sculptors

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'Drawings by Contemporary Sculptors,' produced and circulated by the Surrey Art Gallery with the assistance of the Museums Assistance Programmes of the National Museums of Canada. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from June 9 to July 31, 1983.

Records consist mainly of correspondence with the Surrey Art Gallery regarding transportation. The file also includes condition report instruction, a list of slides accompanying the exhibition, photographs and slides.

Drawings by Jack Weldon Humphrey

File consists of records related to an exhibition of 100 drawings by Jack Weldon Humphrey, organized by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 16 to September 16, 1979.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between the Dalhousie Art Gallery and the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. The file also includes press clippings, reviews, press releases, a list of exhibition expenses, and other administrative documents.

Drawings by Semaja (James Hulbert)

File consists of records related to the Circles from Semaja exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 19 to December 15, 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Samaja and staff of Dalhousie Art Gallery, purchase receipts for frames and postcards invitations, lists of artworks and prices, mailing lists, and an invitation card.

Early Nova Scotia quilts and coverlets

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Early Nova Scotia quilts and coverlets' presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 26, 1981, to January 3, 1982.

Records are divided into 14 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.):
Box 34
Folder 53 - South Shore loan agreements
Folder 54 - New Glasgow loan agreements
Folder 55 - Wolfville loan agreements
Folder 56 - French Shora loan agreements
Folder 57 - Glenwood, Yarmouth loan agreements
Folder 58 - Eastern Shore loan agreements
Folder 59 - Insurance and catalogue estimates
Folder 60 - Galley proofs and old proofs (includes photographs)
Folder 61 - Early script and final script
Folder 62 - Catalogue orders
Folder 63 - Mailing list
Box 35
Folder 1 - Correspondence
Folder 2 - Administrative files (includes photographs: slides)
Folder 3 - Photographs

Elizabeth S. Nutt : heart and head and hand

File consists of records relating to an exhibition of works by Elizabeth Styring Nutt entitled 'Elizabeth S. Nutt: Heart and Head and Hand' presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 27, 1980, to January 4, 1981.

Records consist mainly of correspondence. The file includes loan agreement forms, insurance files, clippings, and an invitation.

Eric Cameron : to be further continued

File consists of records relating to an exhibition entitled "Eric Cameron : To Be Further Continued," presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 31 to December 15, 1985.

Records consist of grant applications and appendix materials, exhibition agreement, financial documents, correspondence, photographs, and insurance files.

Eric Fischel

File consists of records related to the exhibition of works by Eric Fischel , held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 2 to November 1, 1975.

Records consist of invoices and purchase orders, list of expenses, interdepartmental memo, a floor plan, and an invitation card.

E.S.P. (John K. Esler and Charles Pachter)

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'ESP', organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in June 1971.

Records consist of exhibition contract agreements, correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and the artists, condition reports, a photocopy of a newspaper clipping regarding the exhibition, and a packing list.

European drawings in Canadian collection 1500-1900

File consists of records related to the planning of the exhibition "European Drawings in Canadian Collection 1500-1900," organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 3 - 31, 1977.

Records consist of correspondence with the National Gallery of Canada regarding shipping arrangements and catalogues, a list of drawings, press releases, and interdepartmental memos and invoices.

Exhibition - Douglas Duncan bequest

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Duncan: Gift from the Douglas M. Duncan Collection and the Milne-Duncan Bequest', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 1-31, 1971.

Records consist of artwork lists, a condition report, exhibition agreement contracts, insurance records, correspondence of the Dalhousie Art Gallery, descriptive exhibition text, and a newspaper clipping,

Exhibition correspondence of Evelyn Holmes

File consists of correspondence records of Evelyn Holmes, Acting Curator of the Dalhousie Art Gallery. Records relate to the planning and presenting of various exhibitions between 1965-1967. In some cases, correspondence are addressed to former Dalhousie art gallery Curator, Mirko Usmiami.

Exhibition of paintings by Ruth Wainwright exhibition

File consists of records relating to the exhibition ‘Exhibition of Paintings by Ruth Wainwright’, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1965, as part of the National Gallery of Canada's 'Know Your Artist' series. Correspondence in the file additionally records the transition of leadership of the Dalhousie Art Gallery from Dr. Mirko Usmiami to Mrs. Evelyn Holmes

Records consist of an exhibition pamphlet, artwork shipment receipt, list of works and prices, artist biography, newspaper clipping of an exhibition review by Martin Kemp, correspondence between Mirko Usmiami, G. V. V. Nicholls (Chairman, Art Gallery Committee, Dalhousie University), and Lawren Harris (Head, Department of Fine Arts, Mount Allison University); correspondence between Evelyn Holmes, (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), Bruno Bobak (Director, Creative Arts Center, University New Brunswick), Peter Bell (Curator, Memorial University), and Lawren Harris; and a handwritten note from G. V. V. Nicholls regarding the dissolution of the joint exhibition between Ruth Wainwright and Carole Fraser.

Exhibition schedule 1971-72

File consists of records related to general planning and organizing of exhibitions for the 1971-1972 academic period at the Dalhousie Art Gallery.

Records consist of correspondence, packing lists, insurance slips, and itineraries for various exhibitions including: Sketches by the Group of Seven, Six Paris Artists, The Salvation Army's 90th Year in Canada: National Art Cavalcade, Alex Colville Serigraphs, Roy Kiyooka, and Invitational Photographers.

Exhibitions - general - 1968-69

File consists of records related to the planning, organizing, and presentation of exhibitions at the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1968-69 year.

Records consist mainly of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery). Records also include two press releases from the National Film Board's Still Photography Division.

Exhibitions - general - 1969-1970

File consists of records related to the planning, organizing, and lending of exhibitions at the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1969-1970 period.

Records consist mainly of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes. Records also consist of memorandum to APAC members, and descriptive text for exhibitions available for loan from the George Eastman House, Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit, and the National Gallery of Canada.

Exhibitions 1959-60

File consists of records pertaining to exhibitions held in the Fine Arts Room between 1959-1960.

Records consist of a handwritten note to Dr. Mirko Usmiami (Chairman of the Dalhousie Art Committee) from Sandy Mowat regarding an artwork by Arthur Lismer; a letter from M. Simmons (National Gallery of Canada); two letters from Miss Marian A. Johnston (President, Recent Grads Group, University Women's Club); correspondence requesting exhibition loans from the National Gallery of Canada; and a handwritten exhibition schedule.

Exhibitions 1960-61

File consists of records relating to exhibitions held at Dalhousie University between 1960-1961.

Records relate to 'A Not Always Reverent Journey', 'UNESCO Reproductions of Water Colors', and 'Pastels and Watercolors by Alfred Whitehead'. Records consist of an artist statement and biography for Alfred Whitehead, artwork price lists, memorandums from Dr. Usmiami, exhibition loan agreements, packing lists, schedules, itineraries, newsletters announcing exhibition openings, and correspondence between Dr. Usmiami and Rosamond Campbell, Ruth Henderson, Alfred Whitehead, Grace Keddy, and Joseph Purcell, Esq..

Exhibitions 1962-63

File consists of exhibition records for 1962-1963.

Records include an exhibition catalogue for 'Paintings by the Group of Seven'; loan agreements, exhibition lists, and schedules for exhibitions loaned from the National Gallery, including 'Paul-Emile Borduas 1905-1960', 'Photography 1840-1915', 'Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci I', and 'Early Painting in Canada'; correspondence from Dr. Usmiami requesting loans of artworks for the Group of Seven exhibition; a list of works and artist biographies for Anthony Law and Jane B. Shaw; a portrait of Paul-Emille Borduas; a description of the lecture series 'The Sculptor's Vision', and press releases.

Exhibitions 1963-64

File consists of records related to exhibitions planned for the Dalhousie Art Gallery between 1963-1964.

Records include correspondence between Mirko Usmiami and Jean-René Ostiguy (National Gallery of Canada), cancelling several exhibitions after damage to artworks from the Paul-Emile Borduas exhibition; packing lists; itineraries; lists of available exhibitions from the National Gallery; and an exhibition lending agreement.

Exhibitions 1964-65

File consists of exhibition records of the Dalhousie Art Gallery for 1964-1965.

Records include correspondence from Dr. Usmiami (Curator); lists; exhibition text for 'Four Masters – Pellan, Borduas, Riopelle, Dumouchel', 'Norwegian Stave Churches', 'Building a Nation', and 'Romanesque Paintings from Spain', loaned from the National Gallery of Canada; an artist biography of Goodrich Robert for the exhibition 'Goodrich Robert's War Sketches'; and an exhibition schedule.

Exhibitions 1965-66

File consists of exhibition records for the period of 1965-1966.

Records consist of correspondence from Dr. Usmiami, exhibition schedules, a catalogue for 'Canadian Artist Series VIII: Cowley Bobak', organized by the National Gallery of Canada, and handwritten notes for exhibition plans for the Dalhousie Art Gallery.

Exhibitions 1966-1967

Files consist of records relating to exhibition planning for the period of 1966-1967.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of the National Gallery of Canada, The National Film Board, Louis Rombout (Acting Curator, Mount Allison University), Bruno Bobak, Carol Fraser, and others. Records also include an exhibition schedule for the Nova Scotia College of Art, and a list of exhibitions available for loan from the National Gallery.

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