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Vincent Massey bequest : the Canadian paintings

File consists of two catalogues for the National Gallery of Canada exhibition 'Vincent Massey Bequest: The Canadian Paintings' presented from September 20 to October 20, 1968. The 1971 exhibition 'Massey Bequest' presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery showed a selection of works from this collection.

The catalogues contain black and white illustrations, a catalogue list of artworks in the exhibition, a preface, a biographical feature on Vincent Massey, and biographies of artists who's works were presented.

Tradition plus one: quilts from Eastern Ontario

File consists of records related to the Tradition Plus One: Quilts from Eastern Ontario Exhibition, circulated by the Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen's University, Kingston. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 15 to September 15, 1975.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Dalhousie Art Gallery and Agnes Etherington Art Gallery regarding the tour schedule and arranging the shipping and dry cleaning of the quilts from the exhibition. File also includes condition reports, a checklist of works, invoices, a list of expenses, a floor plan, newspaper and magazine clippings, packing and unpacking instructions, receipts of catalogue orders, exhibition itinerary, press releases and shipment documents.

Tradition plus one : patchwork quilts from south eastern Ontario

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of patchwork quilts selected by Kim Ondaatje and prepared by the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from August to September 1975.

Catalogue contains a forward by Michael Bell (Director, Agnes Etherington Art Centre), b&w and colour photographs of quilts included in the exhibition, an introduction by Kim Ondaatje, list of quilts and makers, a bibliography, and an exhibition itinerary.

Tony Urquhart drawings

File consists of records related to an exhibition of sketches and drawings by Tony Urqhart, organized by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in April 1970.

Records consist of exhibition agreement forms, a condition report and handwritten condition notes, photocopy of an excerpt from Canadian Art, Volume 18, No. 1 titled 'Urqhart', an excerpt from Ontario Library Review, December 1966 containing an entry on Urqhart in 'Who's Who in Ontario Art', a packing list and list of artworks, a biography in English and French, and exhibition descriptive text.

The Rothmans collection of Christmas ornaments

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'The Rothman's Collection of Christmas Ornaments' organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1969.

Records consist of an information bulletin released by Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada Limited, a condition report, a guest list, and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Rothmans representatives, and a photograph of the artwork display. The condition report is accompanied by an attached copy of the exhibition catalogue with notes regarding the condition of each sculpture.

The Montreal museum lends : II : nineteenth and twentieth century paintings

Item is a catalogue in the form of a folding poster for an exhibition of paintings from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition was circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in February and March of 1975.

Catalogue contains a large-format, full-colour poster on one side, and an essay, list of paintings, and b&w images of select paintings.

The Montreal museum lends : I : seventeenth and eighteenth century paintings

Item is a catalogue in the form of a folding poster for an exhibition of paintings from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition was circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1974.

Catalogue contains a large-format, full-colour poster on one side, and an essay, list of paintings, and b&w images of select paintings.

The fourth Dalhousie drawing exhibition

Item is a catalogue for 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.

catalogue contains a forward, introduction by Carol Fraser (acting curator, Dalhousie art Gallery), biographies of each artist and quotations from them on their artworks, images of select artworks, and an exhibition list.

Stephen Cruise

File consists of records related to an exhibition of artwork by Stephen Cruise titled 'Bitsandpieces,' organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 27 to May 22, 1976, and later at the Vancouver Art Gallery in 1980.

Records consist mainly of correspondence, financial statements, floor plans, and clippings. Also includes three photographs of Cruise's artworks, two postcards from Stephen Cruise to Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), eight photographic slides, and an opening invitation.

Progress in conservation

File consists of a catalogue for the exhibition 'Progress in conservation'. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie University in May 1974.

Catalogue contains a table of contents, acknowledgements, introduction, col. and b&w photographs, list of artworks and notes, and an itinerary. The catalogue contents are divided into six sections.

Peter Kolisnyk

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of artwork by Peter Kolisnyk, organized and circulated by the Art Gallery of Ontario. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art gallery in March 1978.

Catalogue contains an essay by Roald Nasgaard (Curator, Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of Ontario), image plates of select artworks, an exhibition list, itinerary, and chronological biography of Kolisnyk.

Paton - Tissington

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture by David Paton and Alex Tissington' organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 1-18, 1968. This exhibition was a part of the Know Your Artist Series.

Records consist of correspondence with Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), and Curators of other galleries in the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit, a photocopy of a newspaper article titled 'Perspectives in Art' by Rae Perlin, two newspaper clippings promoting the exhibition, a packing list, a guest list, biographies for Paton and Tissington with handwritten notes, and a draft exhibition pamphlet.

Nicolas Poussin : the martyrdom of Saint Erasmus

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of paintings by Nicolas Poussin, selected from the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was circulated and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October and November 1975.

Catalogue contains an essay by Jane Costello, photographs of Poussin's paintings, a bibliography, and a fold-out full-colour photograph of Poussin's Martyrdom of Saint Erasmus (1628).

Libero Badii

File consists of a catalogue for the Libero Badii exhibition presented at the National Library, Ottawa, from October 16-30, 1973.

Catalogue contains a list of artworks and biography.

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.

Lawrence Weissmann : photographs of Peggy's Cove

File consists of three exhibition brochures for 'Lawrence Weissmann: Photographs of Peggy's Cove', organized and presented by Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1971.

Brochures contain a black and white photograph of Weissmann's, a biography, and a C.V.

Lawren P. Harris 37/72

File consists of catalogues for the exhibition 'Lawren P. Harris 37/72', organized and circulated by the Dalhousie Art Gallery. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie in 1972.

Catalogues contain a portrait photograph of Harris, an introduction by Ernest W. Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), catalogue of works in the exhibition, 21 p. of b&w image plates, and C.V.

Larry Weissmann exhibition

File consists of records related to an exhibition of works by Lawrence (Larry) Weissmann organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1971.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Weissmann. Additional records consist of a news release for a show of Weissmann's work at George Eastman House, a C.V. and a biography.

kim ondaatje : an exhibition of paintings, prints and film : [exhibition catalogue, poster]

File consists of catalogues for the exhibition 'kim ondaatje', presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1973.

Catalogue contains an exhibition itinerary, b&w images of kim and her paintings, a biography, list of artworks, and a full-size fold-out colour poster. Folder 2 contains the catalogue in it's foldered format while OS Folder 8 contains the flat-lay poster.

John Ditsky : [poetry reading]

File consists of records related to a poetry reading by John Ditsky, a professor in the Department of English at the University of Windsor, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery on October 6, 1975.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Bruce W. Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and John Ditsky. Many letters are handwritten. File also includes invoices and purchase orders, interdepartmental memos, an invitation card, and a blank form of a report to The Canada Council on the Public Reading.

Hart House collects 1968-69 exhibitions

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Hart House Collects: Recent Acquisitions' organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 28 - April 20, 1969.

Records consist of a condition report and attached packing list and booking agreement, descriptive exhibition text, and two photocopied journal articles: 'The Hart House Collection' by Donald Buchanan, published in Canadian Art Volume 5, No. 2, and 'The Hart House Collection of Canadian Art' by Ian Montagnes, published in Canadian Art Volume 20, No. 4.

Graham Coughtry retrospective

Item is a catalogue for a retrospective exhibition of artwork by Graham Coughtry, organized by the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa. The exhibition was circulated an presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from May to June 1976.

Catalogue contains an exhibition itinerary and list of lenders, acknowledgements and introduction written by Joan Murray (Director, Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery), a biography for Coughtry, an essay by Barrie Hale, and a catalogue list of works and photographs,

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,

European drawings from Canadian collections 1500-1900

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of European drawings spanning 1500-1900, organized by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was circulated an presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in May 1977.

Catalogue contains a list of lenders, a preface by Joseph Martin (Acting Director, National Gallery of Canada), an introduction essay, and a catalogue of artworks including biographical sketches of artists and photographs of included artworks. Catalogue includes notes and index.

E.S.P. (John K. Esler and Charles Pachter)

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'ESP', organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in June 1971.

Records consist of exhibition contract agreements, correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and the artists, condition reports, a photocopy of a newspaper clipping regarding the exhibition, and a packing list.

ESP

File contains two catalogues for the exhibition of works by John K. Esler and Charles Pachter titled 'ESP'. The exhibition was organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and was shown at Dalhousie Art Gallery in June 1971.

Douglas Bentham : 'enclosures and opens'

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of recent artwork by Douglas Bentham, titled 'Enclosures and Opens', organized by the Art Gallery of York University. The exhibition circulated and was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 2, 1976 to January 5, 1977.

Catalogue contain a forward and acknowledgements written by Michael Greenwood (Curator of Art, York University), a statement by Bentham, an essay by Robert Christie, list of artworks, photographs of Bentham's sculptures, and a biography.

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.

Carl Heywood

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'The Venus Suite' of works by J. Carl Heywood. The exhibition was organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery under the direction of the new Director, Ernest Smith. The exhibition was presented in October 1970.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Smith and Heywood, in addition to a C.V. and resume for Heywood.

Canadian water-colours of the 19th century

File consists of a catalogue for the exhibition ' Canadian Water-colours of the 19th Century', from the collection of the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 15 to March 15, 1971.

Canadian cartoon and caricature

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of Canadian cartoons and caricature drawings organized and circulated by the Art Gallery of Ontario. A selection of drawings by Chambers was presented at Dalhousie in 1969.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Claire Haggan, a list of drawings in the exhibition by J.W. Benough, Henri Julien, A.G. Racey, Aislin, Barron, Blaine, Chambers, Franklin, Norman Hudon, Yardley Jones, La Palme, MacPherson, Norris, Peterson, and Reidford, selected b&w image plates, and acknowledgements.

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.