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Dalhousie Art Gallery fonds Halifax (N.S.) File
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Black Artists 1972

File consists of records related to the North American Black Artists exhibition organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery. The exhibition was shown at Dalhousie in November 1972.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and directors at Brockman Gallery, lists of slides, and letters to the artists requesting samples of artworks in slide form. Records also include four slides of artworks from Manuel Hughes (Professor Art Department, Florissant Valley Community College) and four from Benny Andrews.

Bruce Parsons exhibition

File consists of records related to the Bruce Parsons exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 23 - March 14, 1976.

Records consist of correspondence, invoices, insurance documents, a newspaper clipping, a photocopy of invitation card, handwritten draft for a list of works, footnotes, and photo credits, memos, and other administrative records.

Bruno Bobak - 'humanism' exhib[ition]

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Bruno Bobak's Humanism : an exhibition of figurative paintings' organized and circulated by The Owens Art Gallery, Mount Allison University for the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit schedule 1970-1971. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 1-5, 1971.

Records consist of correspondence of Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), including letters between he and Bruno Bobak, a price list and insurance certificate, two condition reports, and an photocopied excerpt from 'Harper: Early Painters and Engravers'

Canada Council Art Bank

File consists of records related to the Canada Council Art Bank Exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 13 to August 10, 1975.

Records consist of list of works, correspondence, press releases, newspaper clippings, and a floor plan.

Canadian canvas

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

Records consist of box list, correspondence, condition reports, unpacking and repacking instructions, installation instructions, shipping receipts, catalogue and sales list, contractual documents, magazine and newspaper clippings, interdepartmental memos, and a list of expenses.

Canadian watercolours of the 19th century exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Canadian Water-Colours of the 19th Century' organized by the National Gallery of Canada and resented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 15-March 15, 1971.

Records consist of condition reports, exhibition contract agreements, photocopies of newspaper clippings; some mounted on backing paper, correspondence of Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) regarding the condition of artworks in the exhibition, and descriptive exhibition text provided by the National Gallery.

Carceri d'Invenzione of Piranesi exhibition

File consists of records related to the 'Carceri d'Invenzione of Piranesi' exhibition loaned from the National Gallery of Canada in February 1960. Records consist of correspondence from Ruth Henderson (Maritime Arts Association), a loan agreement, packing list, exhibition itinerary, and exhibition text.

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 between 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 between 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

Cartoons of the 60's by Robert William Chambers

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Cartoons of the 60's by Robert William Chambers'. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1969.

Records consist of publicity for the exhibition in the form of a Dalhousie newsletter and news release from the New Brunswick Museum, an invitation, a list of artworks, and a biography of Chambers.

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.

Children's art exhibition

File consists of records related to an exhibition of artworks by children from Halifax schools, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1966.

Records consist of newspaper clippings, a list of artworks, a Dalhousie newsletter, and a press release draft.

Christian Gaudernack jewellery exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Christian Gaudernack Jewellery,' held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1972.

Records consist of biography, lists of jewellery, newspaper clipping, and an invitation.

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 Canadian painters exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Contemporary Canadian Paintings' organized by Mount Allison University through the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1966.

Records consist of a draft press release and exhibition text including list of artists and works.

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.

Cozic and Delavale exhibition

File consists of records related to the Cozic and Delavale Exhibition, circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1973.

Records consist of an exhibition loan agreement, a condition report, a newspaper clipping, a brief introduction of Yvon Cozic and Jean-Marie Delavale and their sculptures, and other documents. File additionally contains 6 photographic prints of Cozic's sculptures; 2 copies of Surfaces à toucher 1971, 2 copies of Surface to be Caressed, 2 copies of Wearable.

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 calendars

File contains Dalhousie Art Gallery calendars from 1980-1988, with one or two copies of each issue arranged chronologically. Information includes schedules for exhibitions, films, lectures, presentations, lunch-hour events (brown bag lunches), guided visits, and gallery hours. The file also includes the film screening schedules for March, April, September 1980, and May 1982.
The following issues are missing: June -Aug 1980, June-Aug 1982, June-Aug 1985, Jan-Apr 1987, May-Aug 1988, and entire year of 1989

Dalhousie Art Gallery calendars

The file contains Dalhousie Art Gallery calendars from 1990-1999, with one or two copies of each issue arranged chronologically. Information includes schedules for exhibitions, films & videos, special events, and gallery hours.
The following issues are missing: May-Aug 1991, Sep-Dec 1992, Jan-May 1993, 1995, 1996, Jan-Apr and Sep-Dec 1997, and Jan-Apr 1998.

Dalhousie Art Gallery calendars

The file contains Dalhousie Art Gallery calendars from 2000-2008, with one or two copies of each issue arranged chronologically. Information includes schedules for exhibitions, films & videos, special events, and gallery hours. May-Aug 2007 issue is missing.

Dalhousie Art Gallery calendars

The file contains Dalhousie Art Gallery calendars from 1973-1979, with one or two copies of each issue arranged chronologically. Information includes schedules for exhibitions, films, lectures, concerts, lunch-hour events, and gallery hours. Missing 1976 and 1977. Several seasons/issues are missing.

Dalhousie Art Gallery programs

File contains several programs and calendars for events held at the Dalhousie Arts Centre as part of the Dalhousie cultural activities series between September 1971 and April 1974. Information includes schedules for exhibitions, films, concerts, and lunch-hour events.

Dalhousie Art Gallery programs

File contains programs for exhibitions and events held at Dalhousie Art Gallery between September 1965 and December 1971. Information includes exhibition schedules, art film programmes, lectures, and gallery hours.

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 between 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 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.

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 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.

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