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Dalhousie Art Gallery fonds Nova Scotia
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Dalhousie Art Gallery fonds

  • UA-36
  • Fonds
  • 1953-2009
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

Louis Stokes : alchemy spirals

File consists of records related to the exhibition of works by sculptor Louis Stokes entitled "Alchemy Spirals," presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 31 to February 24, 1980.

Records are divided into 6 folders: folder 9 - administrative files; folder 10 - grant application; folder 11 - report; folder 12 - publicity and advertising; folder 13 - financial; folder 14 - photographs.

Note:
- foler 9 'administrative files' contains proposed outline, biography, resume, exhibit agreement, correspondence, packing instruction, and transportation.
- folder 12 'publicity and advertising' contains advertising, clippings, reviews, exhibition texts, exhibition pamphlet, and catalogue order.
- folder 13 'financial' contains insurance, budget, payment, invoices, expenses (business records), final expense report.

The decorative fruit and flower arrangements

File consists of records related to the planning of an exhibition entitled "The Decorative Fruit and Flower Arrangements," prepared by the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation at Carnegie-Mellon University of Pittsburgh. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 31 to July 8, 1979.

Records consist of correspondence, newspaper clippings, insurance files, a loan agreement, and other administrative documents. Also includes a brochure for the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation (travel shows) and a pamphlet for the Decorative Fruit and Flower Arrangements.

26th annual Dalhousie student, staff and alumni exhibition

File consists of records related to the twenty-sixth annual student, staff and alumni exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 10 to January 27, 1980.

Records consist of an exhibition report, clippings, a press release draft, a list of artworks, a blank exhibition entry form, and exhibit photographs.

The Queen comes to New Brunswick

File consists of records related to an exhibition of "The Queen comes to New Brunswick : paintings and drawings by Molly Lamb Bobak," organized and circulated by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 30 to December 18, 1978.

Records consist of correspondence with the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, a list of expenses, newspaper clippings, a condition report, a list of work, invoices, and other administrative documents.

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.

Louis de Niverville retrospective

File consists of records related to a retrospective exhibition of artwork by Louis de Niverville, organized by the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 21 to January 14, 1979.

Records consist of clippings, media releases, exhibition itineraries, correspondence, and other administrative documents.

25th annual Dalhousie student, staff and alumni exhibition

File consists of records related to the twenty-fifth annual student, staff and alumni exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 18 to February 11, 1979.

Records consist of clippings, administrative documents, a list of artworks, a blank exhibition entry form and an invitation to the opening.

Transparent things

File consists of records related to the photograph exhibition "Transparent Things," circulated by the Canada Coucil Art Bank and was presented at Dalhousie Art gallery from May 22 to July 1, 1978.

Records consist of correspondence between staff of the Art Bank and Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) about schedules, catalogues, and expenses , condition reports, installation requirements, and newspaper clippings.

Klaus Staeck : contemporary German political posters

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

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

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.

The fourth Dalhousie drawing exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of the 4th Dalhousie drawing exhibition, organized by and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 1 to April 1, 1979. The exhibition presented the works of Alex Colville, Charlotte Hammond, Graham Metson, Brian Porter, Roger Savage, and Ruth Wainwright.

Records are divided between 12 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.) and photographs of drawings are included in each artist file; folder 50 - Alex Colville; folder 51 - Charlotte Hammond; folder 52 - Graham Metson; folder 53 - Brian Porter; folder 54 - Roger Savage; folder 55 - Ruth Wainwright; folder 56 - budget; folder 57 - publicity; folder 58 - misc. (correspondence and slides); folder 59 - insurance; folder 60 - price list; folder 61 - Canada Council.

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.

Third Dalhousie drawing exhibition

File consists of records related to the third annual Dalhousie drawing exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 3 - 29, 1978.

Note: records are divided between 10 folders. (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.)
Folder 13 - grant; Folder 14 - acquisitions; Folder 15 - business office; Folder 16 - catalogue(correspondence); Folder 17 - budget; Folder 18 - photographs; Folder 19 - press releases; Folder 20 -proposal; Folder 21 - selection of participants; Folder 22 - trasportation

Joseph Sleep

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

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

John Ettlinger print exhibition

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

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

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)

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.

Aspects of realism

The file consists of records related to the planning of the exhibition " Aspects of Realism," held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 18 to September 18, 1977. The exhibition was sponsored by Rothman's of Pall Mall Canada Ltd.

Records consist of correspondence, newspaper clippings, a tour schedule, a floor plan, interdepartmental memos, invoices and and other administrative documents. Also includes photographs of the opening of the exhibition and invitation cards.

3 [three] from California

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Three from California' of artworks by Roy DeForest, Robert Hudson, and William Wiley, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 15 to December 15, 1976.

Records consist of exhibition documents including insurance documents, loan agreements, a list of expenses, biographies of each artists, correspondence, invoices and other administrative records. Additional records consist of newspaper clippings, photocopies of magazine clippings, and opening invitation cards.

Mary Pratt : painting and drawings

File consists of records related to an exhibition of works by a Newfoundland painter, Mary Pratt, organized by the Memorial Art Gallery. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 9, 1975, to January 4, 1976.

Records consist of a condition report, correspondence, a floor plan, a list of exhibition expenses, invoices, interdepartmental memos, newspaper clipping, and an opening invitation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alison Parsons exhibition

The file consists of records related to Alison Parsons's exhibition Screen Printed Textiles, which was held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 6 to April 17, 1976.

Records consist of a clipping and invitation.

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.

Joe Fitzpatrick exhibition - Toys

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

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

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.

All about us

File consists of records related to the All About Us children's art exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 18 to January 15, 1975.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes(Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Betty Nickerson (Coordinator, All About Us) and other staff as well as photocopies of a newspaper article written by Gretchen Pierce from January 8, 1975 issue of the Halifax Mail Star and a short blurb about the exhibition for radio interviews.

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.

Sherman Hines' Nova Scotia

File consists of records related to the Sherman Hines' Nova Scotia photography exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from June 17 to June 22, 1975.

Records consist of an opening invitation card, bi-fold pricing brochure and order form, newspaper clippings, a floor plan, and a photograph of the Alexander graham bell museum in Cape Breton.

Montreal museum lends II exhibition

File consists of records related to the Montreal Museum lends II exhibition: 19th and 20th century paintings. The National Gallery of Canada organized and circulated the exhibition, and it was shown at Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 18 to March 30, 1975.

Records consist of condition reports, packing instructions, newspaper clippings, a floor plan, correspondence between the National Gallery of Canada and Dalhousie Art Gallery, loan agreements, and photographs of paintings including "Autumn On The Banks Of The Oise" by Alfred Sisley, "Lamp and Cherries" by Pablo Picasso, and "Neapolitan Girl's Head" by Pierre-Auguste.

Art of aboriginal culture

File consists of records related to the Art of Aboriginal Australia Exhibition, organized and circulated by Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada Ltd. Th exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from June 28 to July 27, 1975.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Michael P. Ney (Rothmans Art Programme) regarding the installation of the show. File also includes floor plan, newspaper and magazine clippings, and invitation cards.

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.

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.

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.

"Masks without masquerades" (African masks) exhibition

File consists of records related to the Mask Without Masquerades exhibition held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 6 to March 3, 1974. The exhibition planned in conjunction with Dr. Jacqueline Fry (Department of Anthropology of the University of Montreal) and the Dalhousie committee on African studies.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Jacqueline Fry (Department of Anthropology, University of Montreal) regarding selecting pieces, catalogues shipments, list of owners, and material descriptions. File also contains insurance documents, invitation lists, interdepartmental memos, packing instructions, letters and loan agreement forms, newspaper clippings, a slide (untitled), and incoming letters from the Royal Ontario Museum, the New Brunswick Museum, and the National Museum of Canada regarding transferring African masks.

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.

John Greer "Know your artist"

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

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

Joseph Svoboda exhibition

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nova Scotia X fifteen

File consists of records related to the Nova Scotia X 15 exhibition, consisting of large paintings by fifteen Nova Scotian artists, presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 30 to August 25, 1974.

Records consist of letters to the artists from staff of Dalhousie Art Gallery, insurance documents, a list and pricelists of paintings, and a newspaper clipping.

Adolf Born exhibition

File consists of records related to the Adolf Born exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 29 to September 29, 1974.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Born and staff of Dalhousie Art Gallery, letters regarding print orders, damage reports and requesting replacements, insurance documents, newspaper clippings, biography, and invoices.

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