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Dalhousie Art Gallery fonds Halifax Regional Municipality (N.S.)
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Lectures 1963-64

File consists of records related to the planning of guest lectures for the 1963-1964 academic period connected to the Dalhousie art Gallery.

Records consist of correspondence between Dr. Mirko Usmiani (Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Jean-Paul Morriset (Eastern Representative, National Gallery of Canada) regarding having Morisset give a lecture at the gallery, a memo from the Maritime Art Association to all member groups regarding a lecture tour by Morisset, an itinerary for Mr. Lee Johnson, and a letter from A.S Mowat (Professor of Education, Dalhousie University; prior Chairman of the Dalhousie arts Committee) to Usmiami regarding a lecture series presented by Mowat.

Lectures 1968-69-70

File consists of records related to the planning and presenting of guest lectures, presentations, readings, and talks organized through the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the period of 1968-1970. Records primarily relate to the planning of a lecture by Andrew Hudson.

Records consist primarily of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery). Additional records consist of a photograph of guest lecturer Russel Harper (Professor, author), an itinerary for Mr. Andrew Hudson, a newspaper clipping regarding Hudson's visit, three lecture outlines, and biographies and curricula vitae for Andrew Hudson, Joan M. Vastokas, and Russell Harper.

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).

Shiryu Morita exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Shiryu Morita' organized by Mr. Tetsuo Yamada, Director of the Yamada Art Gallery, Kyoto, Japan, and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The Exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 13 - November 15, 1970.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and National Gallery staff, an exhibition agreement contract, a cumulative condition report, shipment invoice, and a packing list.

Man at leisure and play

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Man at Leisure and Play' organized and toured by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1970.

Records consist of a newspaper clipping, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), a packing list, and a notice from the Maritime Art Association (M.A.A).

Max Lyle

File consists of records relating to planning an exhibition of artworks by Max Lyle at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1971.

Records consist of an exhibition catalogue containing Lyles work from the 1970 Comalco Invitation Award for Sculpture in Aluminum, as well as correspondence between Lyle and Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery).

Massey bequest

File consists of records related to the circulation of the 'Vincent Massey Bequest' exhibition of Canadian Paintings organized by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 15 to December 5, 1971.

records consist of loan and packing lists of artworks being loaned for the exhibition, a condition report, loan agreement forms, and correspondence between the Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada.

John Pearson exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning and presentation of an exhibition of works by John Pearson, organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1971.

Records consist primarily of correspondence between the Dalhousie Art Gallery and John Pearson, as well as a biography of Pearson, an artist statement, C.V., and a draft press release.

William Kohn exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of an exhibition of works by William Kohn, organized by the Dalhousie art Gallery through Kohn's gallery representative, The Graphics Gallery, san Francisco. The exhibition was presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1971.

Records consist primarily of correspondence between The Dalhousie Art Gallery, Kohn, and The Graphics Gallery. Additional records consist of a new release from the Oakland Museum, press about the Graphics Gallery, a loan agreement form, a C.V., biography, and list of artworks for Kohn, a photocopy of a newspaper article titled 'Austere Forms at the Graphics' about Kohn's artwork, and a copy of a review of Kohn's work by Lucian Krukowski.

Stonedgloves - photographs poems Roy Kiyooka

File consists of records related to an exhibition of work by Roy K. Kiyooka (Head of Painting Division, NSCAD University), titled 'StoneDGloves - Photographs, poems by Roy Kiyooka' circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 1-31, 1972. Kiyooka presented a reading event on February 1, 1972 at the Dalhousie Art Gallery as a part of the exhibition.

Records consist of invitations to the February 1st reading event, an exhibition loan agreement, correspondence of the Dalhousie Art Gallery, an artist statement, and invoices.

Rodin and his contemporaries exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Rodin and His Contemporaries', sponsored by Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 15 to April 9, 1972.

Records consist of handwritten condition notes, a condition report, a biographical essay of Rodin, biographies of artists working during the same time period as Rodin, correspondence of the Dalhousie Art Gallery, documents related to the opening event (March 14) and two photographs of Henry D. Hicks (President, Dalhousie University) and unidentified colleagues.

Artario exhibition

File consists of records related to the 'Artario 72' exhibition, organized by Ontario Arts Council and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1972.

Records consist letters from William Poole (Co-ordinator, Ontario Arts Council), Frank Michael (Acting Press Officer, Ontario Art Council), Peeter Sepp (Visual Art Officer, Ontario Art Council) to E.W. Smith (Dalhousie Art Gallery), newspaper clippings, invitations, a pamphlet, and instructions for the assembly of the Artario exhibition.

Baker lake drawings

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Baker Lake drawings', organized and circulated by the Winnipeg Art Gallery and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 2nd to October 30th, 1972.

Records consist of correspondence between Doris Mitchell (Winnipeg Art Gallery, Extension Service) and Mark B. Holton (Assistant Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery). Additional records have a shipping contract and a condition report.

Guido Molinari exhibition

File consists of records related to the Molinari exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1972. The following year, the exhibition was presented at Memorial University Art Gallery, St. John's, Newfoundland, from January 5 to 29, 1973.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Mark B. Holton (Assistant curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Guido Molinari, Frank Lapointe (Curator, Memorial University Art Gallery) and Ernest W. Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery). Records also include biographical information about Guido Molinari, lists and pricelists of paintings, insurance files, shipping notes, a condition report, and newspaper clipping.

Augustus John November 1972 - National Gallery of Canada

File consists of records related to the Augustus John exhibition organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was shown at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1972.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Caspar John, son of Augustus John and Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and between Ernest Smith and Ann Chudleigh (Assistant Director, National Gallery of Canada Extension Service). In addition, records include exhibition loan agreement letters and forms from the National Gallery of Canada, draft letters from Ernest Smith to Danielle Corbeil (Director of National Gallery of Canada Extension Services), lists of proposed works, and xerox copies of John's drawings.

Augustus John exhibition - Edmonton Gallery

File consists of records related to the Augustus John exhibition organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was shown at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1972.

Records consist of a copy of press clippings, attendance reports, loan agreement forms, catalogue orders, lists of artworks, and correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Are Gallery), Mark Holton (Curator, Dalhousie Are Gallery) and Ralph Allen (Director, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen's University). In addition, records also include a photograph of a painting "On the Slopes of Arling Jack."

Morbus exhibition

File consists of records related to the Morbus exhibition, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in April 1973.

Records consist of correspondence between Earnest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and curators at other galleries, newspaper clippings, a list of participating artists, and grant approval documents from the Canada Council.

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.

Montreal museum lends I exhibition

File consists of records related to the Montreal Museum Lends I exhibition, organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 15 to October 31, 1973.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and the National Gallery of Canada regarding transferring the exhibition. Records include a loan agreement, newspaper clippings, lists and pricelists of artworks, and packing lists.

"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.

Unicef children's art

File consists of records related to the Unicef Children's Art Exhibit, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery in August 1974.

Records consist of shipping receipts, letters from the Unicef Nova Scotia and the Canadian Unicef Committee, a list of dimensions, invoices, and a folded card.

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.

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.

James Shirley prints

File consists of records related to the James Shirley Exhibition "Winter Visions," held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 15 to September 1, 1975.

Records consist of interdepartmental memos, invoices, cheques, list of expenses, a floor plan, correspondence, a photograph of Jim Shirley with four individuals at the opening night reception, and a list of works and prices. File also includes untitled photographs and an invitation card.

John Will and Marvin Jones

File consists of records related to the planning of a joint exhibition of works by John Will and Marvin Jones, organized and circulated by Glenbow-Alberta Institute and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 4-28, 1975.

Records consist of correspondence with other galleries, a floor plan, a list of expenses, and a loan agreement form.

Neil Livingston photographs

File contains financial statement for exhibition expenses and interdepartmental memo regarding an honorarium. The exhibition was displayed in the Music Resource Center, Killam Library, from October 2 - November 1, 1975.

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.

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.

John Greer

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

Records consist of correspondence, invoices, a biography of Greer, and opening invitation card.

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.

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

John Taylor : dreams are real

The file consists of records related to an exhibition of photography by John Taylor, "Dreams are Real," held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 15 - 28, 1978.

Note: records are divided between 3 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.); folder 25 - Dreams are real ; folder 26 - insurance file; folder 27 - photographs
Folder 25 contains correspondence, photocopies of clippings, handwritten letters and postcards from John Taylor to Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), interdepartmental memos, invoices, and other administrative records.

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.

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 fifth Dalhousie drawing exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of the 5th Dalhousie drawing exhibition, organized by and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 4 to May 4, 1980.

Records are divided between 8 folders: Folder 2 - loan agreements; Folder 3 - grants; Folder 4 - administrative files; Folder 5 - curriculum vitae-originals; Folder 6 - general correspondence; Folder 7 - exhibition catalogues; Folder 8 - financial; Folder 9 - Maxwell Bates

Note:
- Folder 3 'grants' contains grant worksheet, original grant application, and Canada Council visiting artists programme.
- Folder 4 'administrative files' contains contract for guest curator, transport correspondence, packing instructions, and opening preparation.
- Folder 6 'misc. 'correspondence' contains general correspondence and one photograph
- Folder 7 'exhibition catalogues' contains draft preface, exhibition texts (biographical information), catalogue quotation, and related correspondence.
- Folder 8 'financial' contains insurance, printing estimates, and payments.
- Folder 9 'Maxwell Bates' contains photographs, correspondence, and biography.

Patrick Landsley : drawings and collages

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

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

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..

Paintings by Jeffrey E. Poklen exhibition

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

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

Paintings and drawings by Bruno and Molly Bobak exhibition

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

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

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.

South African graphics exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Graphics of South Africa' shown att he Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1968.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of the Glenhyrst Arts Council.

APAC exhibition

File consists of records related to the 'APAC Exhibition' organized by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1969.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Stuart Smith (Curator, Beaverbrook Art Gallery), a list of artworks, and a price list.

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