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File consists of a catalogue for an exhibition of Inuit carvings. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in June 1974.

Catalogue contains an introduction and visual description of the artworks written by Gilles and Leslie Duplantie, as well as names, artists, and technical descriptions of each carving.

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of scenography by Josef Svoboda presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1974.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Lionel H. Lawrence (Chairman, Department of Theatre, Dalhousie University), photographs of Svoboda and his creations, a biography and curriculum vitae, and quotes from Svoboda.

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Mary Pratt, organized by the Art Gallery of Memorial University, Newfoundland, and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in June 1975.

Catalogue contains a list of artworks, artist statement, and biography.

Item is a catalogue for a joint exhibition of artwork by John Will and Marvin Jones, organized and circulated by the Glenbow-Alberta Institute and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in September 1975.

Catalogue contains biographies, artist statements, and curriculum vitae for both artists, as well as images other artworks, list of works, and an essay by Clyde McConnel (Assistant Professor, Department of Art, University of Calgary; Exhibition Curator).

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of prints by Karl McKeeman, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 4-28, 1975.

Catalogue contains an excerpt from McKeeman's notebook, two images of artworks, and a list of artworks.

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of artwork by Michael Fernandes, organized by and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery as a part of the Know Your Artist exhibition series. The exhibition was presented from September 4-28, 1975.

Catalogue contains a chronological biography of Fernandes, images of Fernandes' work, poetry and prose.

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).

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of artworks by Bruce Parsons, organized and presented by the Dalhousie art Gallery from February 23 to March 14, 1976.

Catalogue contains an introduction and a forward by Gilles Toupin, a list of artworks, text written by Parson's daughter, Jenny, full-page photographs of Parson's works, a biography, and acknowledgements.

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of eighteenth century prints on loan from the National Gallery of Canada, Alverthorpe Gallery, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Fogg Art Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Gallery of Art, and Rose Art Museum in conjunction with the conference of 18th Century Studies held at Dalhousie University. The exhibition was presented from 22 March - 14 April 1976.

Catalogue contains photographs of included artworks, and text by Dr. Roseann Runte (Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University) and Richard Raymond (Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University), with translations by Josette Costello (Mount Saint Vincent University).

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of Joe Fitzpatrick's collection of children's toys organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery in July and August 1976.

Catalogue contains photographs of a selection of toys and a list of the toys in the exhibition organized into categories.

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of three artworks by John Greer, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 14 to October 2, 1976.

Catalogue contains an index, artist statement, and photographs.

Item is a catalogue of the exhibition 'Drawings by Sidney Tillim' organized by the Edmonton Art Gallery, and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1977.

Catalogue contains a biography of Tillim, an introduction by Lelde Muehlenbachs (curator, Edmonton Art Gallery), a list of artworks, and photographs of select drawings.

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.

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Carol Fraser, completed between 1967 and 1977. The exhibition was organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 3-27, 1977.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Mary E. MacLachlan (Dalhousie Art Gallery), poetry, a biography and resume for Fraser, a list of artworks and both b&w and colour photographs of works, and a dedication written by Fraser.

Item is a catalogue of an exhibition of paintings by Gerald Ferguson, organized by the Dalhousie Art Gallery and presented at Dalhousie and the Art Gallery of Ontario. The exhibition showed at Dalhousie from April 4-28, 1977.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), an essay by Dennis Young, 14 pages of image plats, and descriptions of each painting.

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of artwork by Robert Kirschbaum, organized and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 10 to August 10, 1977.

Catalogue contains an essay by John Adkins Richardson ( Professor, Art and Design, Southern Illinois University), chronological resume of the artist, and b&w plates of artworks,

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of rugs originating from various regions of Asia, primarily spanning Turkmenistan, Iran, Armenia, Georgia, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Afghanistan. This exhibition was organized by and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery between September 23 and October 23, 1977.

Catalogue contains a foreword by Mary E. MacLachlan (Dalhousie Art Gallery), list of lenders to the exhibition, an introduction covering pattern, colour, and knotting techniques, written by Hans-Gunther Schwarz (Dalhousie University), photographs of select rugs, and descriptions of the various regions and styles of rugs in the exhibition.

Item is a catalogue for the 3rd annual Dalhousie drawing exhibition, organized by and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 3-29, 1978.

Catalogue contains a foreword by Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), an introduction by Greg Curnoe, biographies for included artists, b&w plates of select drawings, and a list of artworks in the exhibition.

Item is a catalogue of a travelling exhibition of 20th century folk artists from Nova Scotia, organized and circulated by the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia with funding from the National Museums of Canada and the Canada Council. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1978. Artists in the exhibition included Charles Atkinson, Samuel Bollivar, Ralph Boutilier, Eli Croft, Evelyn dickie, Ellison Eagles, Collins Eisenhauer, Sidney Howard, Everett Lewis, Maud Lewis, Albert Lohnes, Clarence Moores, Joseph Norris, Emery Nowlan, Joseph Sleep, Charlie Suttle, Charlie Tanner, Fred Task, Ernest Harland Turner, Eli Whiteway, and Harry Wile.

Catalogue contains a foreword and acknowledgements by Bernard Riordon (Curator, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia), list of lenders, an introduction by Marie Elwood (Chief Curator of History, Nova Scotia Museum), image plates of artworks in the exhibition, biographies for each artist, and an index.

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Molly Bobak, organized and circulated by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 30 to December 18, 1978.

Catalogue includes images of Bobak's work, a preface by Ian G. Lumsden (Curator, Beaverbrook Art Gallery), a biography of Molly Bobak, an interview between Bobak and Lumsden, and an exhibition list.

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of work by Richards Jarden, organized and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 7 to April 1, 1978.

Catalogue contains a list of works, essay by Marcia Ross Jarden, biography of Richards Jarden, and images of his works.

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of quilts by Teruko Inoue, organized by the Beaverbrook art Gallery. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 16 to December 9, 1979.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Ian G. Lumsden (Curator, Beaverbrook Art Gallery) and a list of works.

Series contains exhibition files created by the Dalhousie Art Gallery. Exhibition files contain administrative records that document the planning and promotion of exhibitions presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from its inception in 1953 to the present day. Some known exhibitions do not have corresponding exhibition files, but the series provides a comprehensive record of the gallery's exhibitions.

Activities documented in exhibition files vary, but typically include transportation and insurance of exhibited works of art, compensation and accommodations for artists or curators, preparation of promotional material and exhibition catalogues, organization of public events, and coordination of touring exhibitions. Exhibition files may include correspondence, insurance documents, contracts, invoices, invitations, interdepartmental memos, floor plans, lists of artworks, handling instructions, condition reports, photographs, newspaper clippings, reviews, and other material.

File consists of records relating to exhibitions held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1958.

Records include a memo from Alex S. Mowat (Chairman of the Dalhousie Art Committee) calling for submissions for the fifth annual showcase of artworks by students, staff, and alumni of Dalhousie University, held in April 1958; and a list of names and prices of artworks shown in the Canadian Medical Association Annual Convention's 'Exhibition of Paintings by Nova Scotian Artists', hosted by Dalhousie University in June 1958.

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'.

File consists of records related to exhibitions planned for the Dalhousie Art Gallery between 1963-1964.

Records include correspondence between Mirko Usmiami and Jean-René Ostiguy (National Gallery of Canada), cancelling several exhibitions after damage to artworks from the Paul-Emile Borduas exhibition; packing lists; itineraries; lists of available exhibitions from the National Gallery; and an exhibition lending agreement.

File consists of exhibition records for the period of 1965-1966.

Records consist of correspondence from Dr. Usmiami, exhibition schedules, a catalogue for 'Canadian Artist Series VIII: Cowley Bobak', organized by the National Gallery of Canada, and handwritten notes for exhibition plans for the Dalhousie Art Gallery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

File consists of records related to exhibitions planned for the Dalhousie Art Gallery between 1967-1968.

Records consist of notes and drafts for exhibitions schedules, lists of circulating exhibitions available through the National Gallery of Canada and the Maritime Arts Association, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), loan agreements, Dalhousie newsletters, and a programme brochure draft,

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.

File consists of records related to the travelling exhibition 'Miniature Portraits of the Fathers of Confederation' presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 11-21, 1967, through the Centennial Commission. The portraits were created by Juliette de Lavoys and commissioned by Samuel L. Bronfman, who donated the collection to Canada.

Records consist of an exhibition itinerary, a Dalhousie newsletter, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and the Centennial Commission, and Roy King (Manager, New Bureau; representative of Mr. Bronfman), a shipping invoice, and exhibition instructions.

File consists of records related to 'Toni Onley, a partial retrospective' circulated through the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit and displayed at Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1968.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and other APAC member galleries regarding transport, damage to, and condition reports of the exhibition.

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'Drawings, watercolours, paintings by Tom Forrestall' organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery for the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC). The exhibition was shown at Dalhousie in November 1968.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes ( Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), Tom Forrestall, and curators of APAC member galleries. Records also include a newspaper clipping, programme of music for November 1968, exhibition invitation, lists and pricelists of artworks, a condition report, an handwritten draft of Forrestall's biography and exhibition text.

File consists of records related to the exhibition '11 Pop artists: The New Image' organized by the Confederation Art Gallery for the Atlantic Provinces art Circuit (APAC), and sponsored by Benson & Hedges (Canada) Ltd. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1968.

Records consist of an exhibition statement written by Antonio Toledo (Executive Vice-President, Benson & Hedges), a list of artworks, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and curators of APAC member galleries, and a condition report.

File consists of records related to the planning, organizing, and lending of exhibitions at the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1969-1970 period.

Records consist mainly of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes. Records also consist of memorandum to APAC members, and descriptive text for exhibitions available for loan from the George Eastman House, Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit, and the National Gallery of Canada.

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'.

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.

File consists of records related to the planning of the 16th Annual Dalhousie Student, Staff and Alumni Exhibition, presented in March 1969.

Records consist of artwork and price lists, a list of prize winners, and correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery).

File consists of records related to 'Paintings and Drawings by Joseph Kashetsky' organized by the Department of Art of the New Brunswick Museum for the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1970.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and curators of APAC member galleries, a condition report, and a list of sold artworks.

File consists of records relating to the planning, and organizing of the exhibition 'William Blake 1757-1827', organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1970.

Records consist of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), a photocopy of two newspaper clippings regarding the exhibition, and exhibition materials including a list of artworks, bibliography, exhibition description, biography of Blake, packing lists, an exhibition contract, a condition report, and a publicity draft.

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.

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Plaskett', a collection of pastel drawings by Joseph Plaskett organized by the Art Center of the University of New Brunswick for the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC). The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in May 1970.

Records consist of two condition reports and an accompanying drawing depicting areas of damage, and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and curators of other APAC member galleries .

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.

File consists of records related to organizing artworks and exhibitions to be shown at the Dalhousie Art Gallery during March 1971, to coincide with the Dalhousie Art Gallery official opening at it's current home in the then newly built Dalhousie Art Centre.

Records consist of plans for exhibitions, bequest agreements, and correspondence regarding the loan of artworks from other galleries.

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Bruno Bobak's Humanism : an exhibition of figurative paintings' organized and circulated by The Owens Art Gallery, Mount Allison University for the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit schedule 1970-1971. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 1-5, 1971.

Records consist of correspondence of Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), including letters between he and Bruno Bobak, a price list and insurance certificate, two condition reports, and an photocopied excerpt from 'Harper: Early Painters and Engravers'

File consists of records relating to the 'Walter R. Sickert Exhibition', organized and circulated by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October to December 1971.

Records consist mainly of correspondence of Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Additional records consist of insurance certificates, exhibition loan agreement forms, correspondence between Henry Hicks (President, Dalhousie University) and Wallace S. Bird (Chairman, Beaverbrook Art Gallery) requesting a loan of the Sickert paintings, shipping receipts, and a condition report.