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Dalhousie Art Gallery fonds Halifax (N.S.) File
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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 by members of faculty N.S. College of Art

File consists of records related to 'exhibition by Members of Faculty: Nova Scotia College of Art' presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1967.

Records consist of an exhibition pamphlet, an informational brochure about the College's offerings for 1966-1967, entry forms, a price list, and a newspaper clipping of a review by Marion Moore.

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 files 1958

File consists of records relating to exhibitions held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1958.

Records include a memo from Alex S. Mowat (Chairman of the Dalhousie Art Committee) calling for submissions for the fifth annual showcase of artworks by students, staff, and alumni of Dalhousie University, held in April 1958; and a list of names and prices of artworks shown in the Canadian Medical Association Annual Convention's 'Exhibition of Paintings by Nova Scotian Artists', hosted by Dalhousie University in June 1958.

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 1961-62

File consists of records related to exhibitions held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from 1961-1962.

Records consist of a clipping of a review titled 'Paintings by Lola Mould'; floor plan and photograph, exhibition text, and bibliography to accompany 'Contemporary Canadian Painting', loaned from the National Gallery of Canada; exhibition texts, lists of artworks, loan agreements, packing lists, itineraries for 'The Campaign in Northwest Europe', 'Sculpture Reproductions', 'Polish Posters', 'Maritime Art Association Exhibition', 'Highlights of American Painting', 'Contemporary Canadian Painting', and 'Kodachrome Slide Project'; handwritten notes; an information booklet; and exhibition entry forms for the 'Dalhousie Atlantic Award Exhibition'.

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.

Exhibitions 1967-68

File consists of records related to exhibitions planned for the Dalhousie Art Gallery between 1967-1968.

Records consist of notes and drafts for exhibitions schedules, lists of circulating exhibitions available through the National Gallery of Canada and the Maritime Arts Association, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), loan agreements, Dalhousie newsletters, and a programme brochure draft,

Exhibitions and lectures 1970-71

The file contains draft copies of exhibition schedules and descriptions, newspaper clippings, a list of paintings, a list of works in permanent collection, and course descriptions for African studies.

Fathers of confederation-miniature portraits exhibition

File consists of records related to the travelling exhibition 'Miniature Portraits of the Fathers of Confederation' presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 11-21, 1967, through the Centennial Commission. The portraits were created by Juliette de Lavoys and commissioned by Samuel L. Bronfman, who donated the collection to Canada.

Records consist of an exhibition itinerary, a Dalhousie newsletter, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and the Centennial Commission, and Roy King (Manager, New Bureau; representative of Mr. Bronfman), a shipping invoice, and exhibition instructions.

Ferdinand Roten gallery 2 day print show and sale 1-9 pm, October 8-9, 1974

File consists of records related to the Ferdinand Roten Galleries Exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Gerry Gleason (Assistant Scheduling Director, Ferdinand Roten Galleries) and staff of Dalhousie Art Gallery, a press kit, a guide to publicity placement for the exhibitions, 2 photographs, and a postcard.

Film programme 1976

File consists of records related to the film programme presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery for the spring term of 1976.

Records consist of program schedules, invoices, and correspondence between Bruce W. Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Tom Urguhart of the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre regarding film bookings and rental rates. Also includes the film program schedule for the 1975 fall.

Films - lunch hour series 1969-70

File consists of records related to the organizing, planning, and presenting of the Lunch Hour Series film screenings produced by the Dalhousie Art Gallery during the period of 1969-1970.

Records consist mainly of publicity notes including the date and times of each screening, the film title, a short description, and list of coinciding exhibitions open at the gallery.

Films - lunch hour series 1970-71

File contains draft copies of lunch hour screening schedules produced by the Dalhousie Art Gallery from 1970-1971. Also includes newspaper clipping, billing to Art Gallery, and time report from technical manager.

Films - lunch hour series 1971-72

File consists of records related to the organizing, planning, and presenting of the Lunch Hour Series film screenings produced by the Dalhousie Art Gallery during the period of 1971-1972.

Records consist of two film screening schedules.

Films - lunch hour series 1972-73

File consists of records related to the organizing, planning, and presenting of the Lunch Hour Series film screenings produced by the Dalhousie Art Gallery during the period of 1972-1973.

Records consist schedules for planned screenings which include the date and times of each screening, the film title, and a short description.

Films 1968-69

File consists of records related to the organizing, planning, and presenting of the Lunch Hour Series and Evening Series film screenings produced by the Dalhousie Art Gallery during the period of 1968-1969.

Records consist mainly of publicity notes including the date and times of each screening, the film, a short description, and list of coinciding exhibitions open at the gallery. Additional records consist of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery).

First Dalhousie drawing exhibition

File consists of records related to the first annual Dalhousie drawing exhibition, organized and selected by Michael Snow. The show was held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 9 - 28, 1976. The artists that participated in this exhibition were Michael Snow, Royden Rabinowitch, Joyce Wieland, John Meredith, Ron Martin and Dennis Burton.

Records consist of a list of works exhibited, biographies of included artists, a floor plan, clippings, interdepartmental memos, insurance documents, lists of expenses, invoices, and correspondence with Michael Snow and other galleries(lenders to the exhibition). Also includes invitation cards and photographs of drawings, including "Musical Chairs" and "Drive #2" by Michael Snow and "Dream" by Joyce Wieland and a picture of "Notebook #42, 1973, pages 69-70" by Dennis Burton.

Flora of Nova Scotia

File consists of records related to Maria Morris Millet's exhibition "Flora of Nova Scotia," which was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 31 to July 8, 1979.

Records consist of correspondence and a loan agreement from the Nova Scotia Museum.

Flora Rey: embassy of Argentina exhibition

File consists of records related to the Flora Rey exhibition held at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1973.

Records consist of two copies of condition report and an article titled 'Rey Poetically Persuasive,' written by Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) of the Dalhousie Gazette published on October 26, 1973. Records also include correspondence from the Embassy of Argentina in Ottawa, a copy of a paper titled 'Exciting exhibition by Argentine artist' of the Ottawa Journal published on October 17, 1973.

Frank Nulf

File consists of records related to the exhibition of drawings by Frank Nulf, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 2 to November 1, 1975.

Records consist of invoices and purchase orders, list of expenses, interdepartmental memos, correspondence, newspaper clipping, a floor plan, catalogue materials including an introduction, biography, list of works, and a copy of an article titled "All art is at once surface and symbol. Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril." by Ron Shuebrook. File also includes a photographic print of Nulf's drawing (untitled) and an invitation card.

Fred Cogswell : [poetry reading]

File consists of records related to a poetry reading by Fred Cogswell, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery on November 17, 1975.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Bruce W. Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Fred Cogswell. File also includes interdepartmental memos, professional biography of Cogswell, and a copy of report to The Canada Council on the Public Reading.

French painting 1863-1955 exhibition

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'French Painting 1863-1955', organized by the National Gallery of Canada.

Records consist of exhibition texts and publicity material created by the National Gallery, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), a condition report, itinerary, memo from the Maritime Art Association, and a newspaper clipping titled 'Exhibition of 50 French Paintings Open at MSVC'.

French paintings exhibition

File consists of records relating to organization, planning, and preparation for the exhibition 'French Painting 1840-1924' organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in February and March of 1971.

Records consist of correspondence, condition reports from Dalhousie Art Gallery and others, accompanying texts for the exhibition including a bibliography, recommended film screenings, readings, and descriptive texts; an exhibition loan agreement, docent agreements, lists of artworks and biographical information, and a newspaper clipping.

Fritz Brandtner 1896-1969

File consists of records related to presenting the exhibition 'Fritz Brandtner 1896-1969: A Retrospective Exhibition', sponsored by Sir George Williams University, Montreal. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1972, through circulation in the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC).

Records consist of a condition report and handwritten condition notes, an essay on Brandtner's work, an itinerary, and correspondence between Dalhousie Art Gallery and other APAC member galleries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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