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Dalhousie Art Gallery fonds Nova Scotia File
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19th century European landscape

File consists of records related to planning the exhibition "19th century European Landscape" organized and circulated by the Winnipeg Art Gallery. The Exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 9 to June 8, 1980.

Records consist mainly of correspondence with the Winnipeg Art Gallery. File also includes a shipping list, biographies, a booking form, and condition reports.

20th century European sculpture

File consists of records relating to the exhibition entitled '20th century European sculpture,' organized and circulated by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 28 to April 28, 1985.

Records consist of correspondence, exhibition contract agreements, budgets, publicity material created by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, news release re. the lecture series was being held in conjunction with the exhibition held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery, and two photocopies of the lecture series posters.

3 Artistas Mexicanos

File consists of records related to a travelling exhibition of three notable Mexican artists, José Luis Cuevas, Xavier Esqueda, and Pedro Friedeberg, sponsored and presented by Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada, Ltd. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from June 27 to July 28, 1974.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Michael P. Ney (Rothman's of Pall Mall Canada Ltd.) and staff of Dalhousie Art Gallery, condition report, newspaper clippings, press lists, biography, lists of artworks, and shipping receipts. Records also contain 1 invitation to the exhibition opening held at The Rothmans Art Gallery of Stratford on June 5 1973.

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.

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.

Aileen Meagher: a retrospective

File consists of two catalogues for Aileen Meagher's travelling Retrospective Exhibition, which was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 5 to October 27, 1985.

Aileen Meagher: a retrospective

File consists of records related to the travelling Retrospective Exhibition of Aileen Meagher, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 5 - October 27, 1985.

Records are divided into four folders:
Folder 16 - Administrative files (mainly correspondence)
Folder 17 - Loan agreement forms
Folder 18 - Condition reports
Folder 19 - Photographs

Alex Colville : a retrospective

File consists of records related to an exhibition entitled "Alex Colville : A Retrospective," organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario and curated by David Burnett. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 17 to May 27, 1984.

Records are divided into 17 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.):
Folder 1 - School tours
Folder 2 - Petro Canada (funding application and correspondence)
Folder 3 - Guest book
Folder 4 - Schedule of events
Folder 5 - Volunteers, April 1984
Folder 6 - Colville Correspondence
Folder 7 - Film (Colville documentary film invitation and tour)
Folder 8 - AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) correspondence
Folder 9 - Staff schedules
Folder 10 - Publicity (clippings, news releases, and promotional materials created by AGO)
Folder 11 - Norcen (Energy Resources Limited. correspondence re. supplementary funding)
Folder 12 - General correspondence (with other galleries and schools)
Folder 13 - List of works in exhibition
Folder 14 - Invitation list
Folder 15 - Financial documents
Folder 16 - Visual materials (including ca. 80 slides, exhibition leaflets and invitations)
Folder 17 - Photographs (ca. 60 prints, 8 film strips and contact sheets)

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.

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.

Alvin Comiter : photographs

File consists of records relating to the exhibition photographs by Alvin Comiter, organized by the Dalhousie Art Gallery and was circulated with assistance of the Canada Council. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 4 - December 11, 1983.

Records are divided into 8 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.):
Folder 16 - Travel (correspondence with other galleries re. travelling exhibition)
Folder 17 - Catalogue (draft)
Folder 18 - Contract & C. V.
Folder 19 - Financial documents (insurance, invoice, correspondence, etc.)
Folder 20 - Grant application
Folder 21 - Correspondence (insurance and shipping/itinerary 1984-85)
Folder 22 - News Release
Folder 23 - Slides (photographs)

Ancient ceramics of the new world

File consists of records relating to an exhibition entitled Ancient Ceramics of the New World, organized and circulated by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 12 - August 19, 1984.

Records are divided between two folders:
Folder 19 - Programming : Nelly Gray
(including list of pre-Columbian fertility figures and pottery from Mexico and correspondence)
Folder 20 - Administrative files
(including correspondence, a list of works, condition reports, exhibition agreement contracts, news release, and photographs)

Andre Bieler

File consists of records related to the planning of the exhibition 'André Biéler 50 years' organized by the Agnes Etherington Centre and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in March and April of 1971.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of the Agnes Etherington Centre, a newspaper clipping, exhibition loan agreements, list of artworks, artwork condition notes, handwritten condition notes, and a letter from Smith to Biéler regarding the purchase of one of his artworks.

Andrew Bodor

File consists of records related to the exhibition of works by sculptor Andrew Bodor, funded by the Canada Council, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 18 to October 19, 1980.

Records consist of correspondence and administrative documents (business office correspondence) regarding grant applications and budgets, exhibition text including introduction and biography, and postcards.

Andrew Bodor

File consists of two catalogues for an exhibition of works by sculptor Andrew Bodor, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 18 to October 19, 1980.

Andrew Cobb : the vision of Dalhousie

File consists of records relating to an exhibition based on the architectural drawings and related work of Andrew Randall Cobb completed for the Dalhousie campus between 1913 and 1924. "Andrew Cobb : The Vision of Dalhousie" was curated by Gemey Kelly and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 20 to April 6, 1986.

Records consist of correspondence, budgets, a list of artworks, a typed draft of the exhibition catalogue with handwritten comments, an invitation list, photographs of drawings, and news releases regarding Allan Duffus's lecture, which was held in conjunction with the exhibition.

Anthony Law oil paintings

File consists of records related to the Anthony Law Exhibition held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 12 to March 3, 1974.

Records consist of guest lists, exhibition invitation, list of artworks, a biography of Law, insurance form, correspondence from Simpson-Hurst Insurance Ltd, and two opening invitations.

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.

Appel's Appels exhibition

File consists of records related to the Appel's Appels Exhibition by Karel Appel, circulated by Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada Limited and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 9 to April 1, 1973.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and the Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada Limited staff. Records also include condition reports, newspaper clippings, press release drafts, lists of artworks, and exhibition invitations.

Arch Williams

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Ferryland Folk Art' by Arch Williams , organized by the Art Gallery, Memorial University, St. John's. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 19 to June 11, 1976.

Records consist of condition report, correspondence, and clipping.

Architectural concepts for a new National Gallery

The file consists of records related to the exhibition "Architectural Concepts for a New National Gallery," organized and circulated by the National Programme, the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was shown at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 1 -23, 1977.

Records consist of correspondence, press release, a loan agreement, the exhibition itinerary, and other administrative records. Also includes a report entitled "Board of assessors' report" dated March 11, 1977 and photographs of design for a new National Gallery.

Art & correspondence from the Western Front

File consists of records related to the planning of an exhibition entitled "Art & Correspondence from the Western Front," organized and circulated by the Western Front Society in Vancouver and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 13, 1979, to January 6, 1980.

Records consist of correspondence, photocopies of magazine and newspaper clippings, exhibition introduction, press release drafts, a floor plan, exhibition report, and five photographs of works.

Art film programme files 1964-65 and 1965-66

File consists of records pertaining to the 'Art Film' series of screenings presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery between 1964-1966.

Records consist of program schedules for art films and exhibitions and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator) and Eric Wessman regarding projection costs.

Art film programme files 1966-67

File consists of records related to the planning of Dalhousie Art Gallery's 'Art Film Programme' for the 1966-1967 academic period.

Records consist of event schedules and publicity text for the presented films.

Art film programme files 1967-68

File consists of records related to the series of film screenings organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1967-1968 academic period.

Records consist of film program schedules and notes, summaries of films, and publicity text.

Art lectures 1965-66

File consists of records related to the planning of guest lectures by the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1965-1966 academic period.

Records consist of handwritten scheduling notes, copy of a correspondence between Moncrieff Williamson (Director, Confederation Art Gallery) and Jean-Rene Ostiguy (Director, Exhibition Services, National Gallery of Canada) regarding Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit programming, copy of a notice of the availability of booking Archie F. Key (Field Director, Canadian Museums Association) for a lecture, and a copy of 'The Canadian Art Fraud Case' by Nathan Stolow, reprinted from Canadian Art issue No, 64.

Art lectures 1971

File contains records related to planning guest lectures given by Alex Willcox, Walter Barker, Douglas Hall and Moncrieff Williamson
at the Cohn Auditorium by the Dalhousie Art Gallery in September-November 1971.

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.

Artario 72

File consists of two brochures for the exhibition 'Artario 72 : your instant gallery-in-a-box' sponsored by the Province of Ontario Council for the Arts and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1972.

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.

Arthur Lismer : Nova Scotia, 1916-1919

File consists of records related to an exhibition, 'Arthur Lismer: Nova Scotia, 1916-1919,' curated by Gemey Kelly and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 2, 1982, to January 9, 1983. This exhibition of approximately 45 paintings and 20 drawings and lithographs by Arthur Lismer focused on the years during which he resided in Bedford, Nova Scotia and was Principal of the Victoria School of Art and Design (now NSCAD University).

Records are divided into 21 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.):
Box 36
Folder 13 - Canada Council grant
Folder 14 - N. S. Dept. of Culture, Recreation, Fitness application
Folder 15 - Other grant applications
Folder 16 - Loan correspondence
Folder 17 - General correspondence (with other galleries)
Folder 18 - Invoices, purchasing
Folder 19 - Miscellaneous information loans
Folder 20 - Transportation
Folder 21 - Itinerary
Folder 22 - Canadian Conservation Institute
Folder 23 - Gemey's talk at Beaverbrook
Folder 24 - Correspondence with Marjorie Lismer
Folder 25 - Catalogues (sales & complimentary copies)
Folder 26 - Press Release (This file contains various clippings, a catalogue published by The Beaverbrook Art Gallery (Feb. 1983), and Arts Atlantic magazine (Spring 1983) published by Confederation Centre Art Gallary.
Box 37
Folder 1 - Opening: December 9, 1982
Folder 2 - Loan agreement forms
Folder 3 - Insurance
Folder 4 - Condition reports (Norman Macknzie Art Gallery, 1982)
Folder 5 - Condition reports (Memorial University & Beaverbrook Art Gallery, 1983)
Folder 6 - Photographs (various formats)
Folder 7 - Photographs (contact sheets)

Artistes de Montréal exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Artistes de Montréal', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1966.

Records consist of an exhibition catalogue, two Dalhousie University newsletters, newspaper clippings, an exhibition review written by Martin Kemp, a packing list and list of artworks, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes, Acting Curator, and contractual documents from the National Gallery of Canada.

Artist's books

File consists of records related to the exhibition "Artist's Books," organized by the Independent Curators Incorporated, Washington D.C. and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 15 to September 10, 1978.

Records consist of correspondence, news releases, clippings, a condition report, a booking contract form, and other administrative documents.

Arts for the home exhibition

File consists of records related to the 1966 exhibition 'Arts for the Home' organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery in connection to the first Halifax-based Festival of the Arts. The festival was sponsored by the Halifax branch of Voices of Women, Records also relate to publicity about local bronze sculpture artist Sarah Jackson.

Records consist of newspaper clippings, correspondence, a Dalhousie newsletter, and a handwritten schedule.

Aspects of 19th and 20th Century European Art

File consists of records relating to the organization, planning, and preparation for the exhibition 'Aspects of 19th and 20th Century European Art', which was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1981. The files are mostly related to Gentleman Collection Part IV: Raoul Dufy, held from May 7 to July 5, 1981 but also contain documents regarding Part I, II, and III of a series of this exhibition.

Records are divided into 16 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.):
Folder 28 - on loan from a Gentleman Canada customs forms; Folder 29 - Reproduction & photographs; Folder 30 - Shipping; Folder 31 - Contract (Basil Trackman collection); Folder 32 - Raoul Dufy NGC (National Gallery of Canada) loan; Folder 33 - National Gallery of Canada loans; Folder 34 - Christo, loan from DAG (Dalhousie Art Gallery); Folder 35 - Vuillard, NGC loan from a Gentleman; Folder 36 - Dennis Young loan; Folder 37 - Agnes Etherington Art Centre loan; Folder 38 - AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) loan; Folder 39 - Insurance files; Folder 40 - Condition reports; Folder 41 - Correspondence with the president's office; Folder 42 - Correspondence with local galleries; Folder 43 - Notes and various administrative files (originally labelled 'Misc.')

Note: Folders 28, 29, 32, and 33 contain photographs.

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.

Aspects of the permanent collection

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Aspects of the permanent collection', held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 15 to October 22, 1978.

Records include lists of artworks, an invoice, and an invitation to a reception.

Atlantic award exhibition

File consists of records relating to the juried Second Atlantic Award Exhibition presented by Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1967.

Records consist of application forms, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and artists, an invitation and programme schedule, two exhibition pamphlets, list of artworks, crate lists, photocopies of newspaper clippings, Dalhousie newsletters, and an exhibition review by Luke Rombout,

Atlantic graphics exhibition

File consists of records relating to the 'Atlantic Graphics' exhibition organized by the University of New Brunswick Art Center for the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC). The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 6-24, 1969.

Records consist of correspondence regarding the purchase of an artwork in the exhibition by Brigid Toole, a list of artworks, two condition reports and attached correspondence regarding artwork damage due to poor quality crates.,

Augustus John exhibition

File consists of 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 biographical notes, photocopies of articles, clippings, and a photocopy of the catalogue from the National Gallery of Canada,

Augustus John exhibition

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 exhibition loan agreement letters and forms from the loaners of John's portraits and drawings for the exhibition and correspondence between Karen Wilkin (Curator, Edmonton Art Gallery) and Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery). In addition, records include a photocopy of a paper titled 'Artists and eccentrics' from the book called 'Times thievish progress: Autobiography III' by Rothenstein, John (1970).

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."

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.

Backgrounds: ten Nova Scotian women artists

File consists of records relating to an exhibition entitled Backgrounds: Ten Nova Scotian Women Artists, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 4 to November 11, 1984. The artists that participated in this exhibition were Frances Bannerman, Marion Bond, Elizabeth Cann, Mabel Killam Day, Elizabeth Nutt, Florence Payzant, Tony Saulnier, Margaret Semple, Edith Smith, Ruth Wainwright, and Marguerite Zwicker.

Records consist mainly of insurance files, correspondence, loan agreement forms, and photographs.

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.

Batik tapestries by Louis Steyn

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'South African Batik Tapestries by Louis Steyn' presented by The Art Gallery, Memorial University, Newfoundland and organized in collaboration with Gallery 101, Johannesburg. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1967 and again in April 1970.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Peter Bell (Curator, Memorial University), and purchasers of works in the exhibition, an excerpt of the Peter Wenger exhibition catalogue titled 'Some Notes on Batik', a photograph of an installed tapestry and gallery visitor, two draft catalogues, a copy of South African Scope containing a feature on Steyn's work on p. 6-7.

B.C. paintings 1966

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'B.C. Paintings '66', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1967.

Records consist of condition reports, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes and Bert Henderson (Curator, University of Guelph), and D. E. Campbell (Curator, New Brunswick Museum), a packing list, list of works, and exhibition information from the National Gallery of Canada.

Beecher Weld and Catherine Weld "Know your artist"

File consists of records related to the exhibition of paintings and drawings by Catherine and Beecher Weld presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 13 - 29, 1974.

Records consist of insurance documents, newspaper clipping, press release, and handwritten notes of artworks and pricelist, and invitation lists.

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