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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 - 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."

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.

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.

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.

Canadian watercolours of the 19th century exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Canadian Water-Colours of the 19th Century' organized by the National Gallery of Canada and resented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 15-March 15, 1971.

Records consist of condition reports, exhibition contract agreements, photocopies of newspaper clippings; some mounted on backing paper, correspondence of Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) regarding the condition of artworks in the exhibition, and descriptive exhibition text provided by the National Gallery.

Carole Fraser exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of a solo exhibition at the Dalhousie Art Gallery of Carole Fraser’s drawings and paintings. Arranged by the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1965 rotation, this exhibition travelled with the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC) from 1966 to 1968.

Records include a pamphlet for the cancelled 1964 exhibition ‘Works by Sarah Jackson, Carol Fraser and Aileen Meagher’; newspaper clippings discussing Fraser’s work and solo exhibition; box and artwork lists; correspondence with Evelyn Holmes, Acting Curator of the Dalhousie Art Gallery, regarding Fraser’s works; two Dalhousie newsletters; and exhibition pamphlets from APAC member galleries.

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.

Children's art exhibition

File consists of records related to an exhibition of artworks by children from Halifax schools, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1966.

Records consist of newspaper clippings, a list of artworks, a Dalhousie newsletter, and a press release draft.

Christian Gaudernack jewellery exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Christian Gaudernack Jewellery,' held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1972.

Records consist of biography, lists of jewellery, newspaper clipping, and an invitation.

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.

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.

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.

Correspondence with Bill Fett - November 1971

File consists of correspondence records between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Bill Fett spanning August 1970 to May 1971.

Records consist of letters, postcards, and newspaper clippings. Content of the letters refers to planning to host Fett's works in the Dalhousie Art Gallery some time in 1972.

Cozic and Delavale exhibition

File consists of records related to the Cozic and Delavale Exhibition, circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1973.

Records consist of an exhibition loan agreement, a condition report, a newspaper clipping, a brief introduction of Yvon Cozic and Jean-Marie Delavale and their sculptures, and other documents. File additionally contains 6 photographic prints of Cozic's sculptures; 2 copies of Surfaces à toucher 1971, 2 copies of Surface to be Caressed, 2 copies of Wearable.

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

Exhibition - Douglas Duncan bequest

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Duncan: Gift from the Douglas M. Duncan Collection and the Milne-Duncan Bequest', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 1-31, 1971.

Records consist of artwork lists, a condition report, exhibition agreement contracts, insurance records, correspondence of the Dalhousie Art Gallery, descriptive exhibition text, and a newspaper clipping,

Exhibition by members of faculty N.S. College of Art

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

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

Exhibition of paintings by Ruth Wainwright exhibition

File consists of records relating to the exhibition ‘Exhibition of Paintings by Ruth Wainwright’, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1965, as part of the National Gallery of Canada's 'Know Your Artist' series. Correspondence in the file additionally records the transition of leadership of the Dalhousie Art Gallery from Dr. Mirko Usmiami to Mrs. Evelyn Holmes

Records consist of an exhibition pamphlet, artwork shipment receipt, list of works and prices, artist biography, newspaper clipping of an exhibition review by Martin Kemp, correspondence between Mirko Usmiami, G. V. V. Nicholls (Chairman, Art Gallery Committee, Dalhousie University), and Lawren Harris (Head, Department of Fine Arts, Mount Allison University); correspondence between Evelyn Holmes, (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), Bruno Bobak (Director, Creative Arts Center, University New Brunswick), Peter Bell (Curator, Memorial University), and Lawren Harris; and a handwritten note from G. V. V. Nicholls regarding the dissolution of the joint exhibition between Ruth Wainwright and Carole Fraser.

Exhibitions 1961-62

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

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

First Dalhousie drawing exhibition

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

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

Flora Rey: embassy of Argentina exhibition

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

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

Frank Nulf

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

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

French painting 1863-1955 exhibition

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

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

Gleams of a Remoter World - 18th Century Society exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition of prints and drawings from the eighteenth century prepared in conjunction with the 18th Century Society of Canada , entitled "Gleams of a Remoter World," presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 22 - April 14, 1976.

Records consist of lending institutions files, correspondence, insurance documents, lists of works, and lists of expenses, opening invitations, floor plan, and clippings.

Graham Coughtry Retrospective

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Graham Coughtry Retrospective' organized by the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 31 to June 26, 1976.

Records consist of condition report, correspondence, a floor plan, clippings, a news release, invoices, and opening invitation cards.

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.

Jacob Jordaens

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Jordaens', a significant exhibition of Jacob Jordaens' paintings organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1969.

Records consist of an invitation, a calendar of events for the National Gallery for the period of November 15, 1968 to January 15, 1969, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) including letters regarding the safety of the Jordaens' artworks during blasting activities on campus, including seismographic data, newspaper clippings regarding the exhibition, including one titled 'Jordaens Canvas Displayed After Shock Test', descriptive exhibition text provided by the National Gallery of Canada, a copy of 'Jordaens and Flemish Opulence' from Flemish Painting Volume 2, and three National Gallery press releases.

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 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.

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.

Kim Ondaatje exhibition

File consists of records related to the Kim Ondaatje exhibition held at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1973.

Records consist of correspondence requesting exhibition loan from the Confederation of Art Gallery and Museum, handwritten letters from Kim Ondaatje, press release, condition report, and a copy of a paper titled 'Ondaatje's paintings scary' written by Lenore Crawford. Records also include two postcards.

Lectures 1966-67

File consists of records related to the scheduling of guest lectures in connection with the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1966-1967 academic period.

Records consist mainly of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) regarding organizing, planning, and presenting guest lectures. Additional records consist of a Dalhousie newsletter regarding a lecture presented by Stuart Allen Smith (Director, Beaverbrook Art Gallery), as well as Smith's biography and lecture summaries, lecturer itineraries, newspaper clippings, and publicity materials related to Ladislas Segy (Director, Segy Gallery, NY).

Lectures 1967-68

Files consist of records related to the planning of guest lectures by the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1967-1968 academic period. These relate primary to two lectures, given by Nathan Lyons (Associate Director of Photography, George Eastman House) and Dr. R.H. Hubbard (Chief Curator, National Gallery of Canada).

Records consist of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes regarding the arrangement and planning of guest lecture events, Dalhousie newsletters, lecture summaries, publicity text, curriculum vitae and biographies, newspaper clippings, and lecture itineraries.

Man and his environment

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Man and His Environment' organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie in April 1970.

Records consist of a packing list, two newspaper clippings, and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and the National Gallery of Canada.

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).

Marina Stewart exhibition

File consists of records related to the Marina Stewart exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery in September 1973.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Stewart, a shipping insurance letter, a press release draft, and a newspaper clipping titled 'Marina Stewart - a supernatural quality' by Ernest Smith.

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.

"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.

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