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W. J. Wood : paintings and drawings

File consists of records relating to the exhibition of paintings and drawings by William John Wood, organized and circulated by the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 15, 1984, to January 13, 1985.

Records consist of correspondence, an exhibition agreement form, crate lists, photographs, opening invitations, and publicity material created by the Art Gallery of Ontario,

Dalhousie Art Gallery fonds

  • UA-36
  • Fonds
  • 1953-2014
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 files

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, application forms, invoices, invitations, interdepartmental memos, floor plans, lists of artworks, handling instructions, condition reports, photographs, newspaper clippings, reviews and other material.

Canadian paintings from sobey collections

File consists of records related to a 5 part series from the Sobey Collections entitled "Canadian Paintings from the Sobey Collections," presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery between September 1983 and April 1984.

Part I : Cornelius Kreighoff
Part II : Lawren Harris, F.H. Varley, and Franklin Charmichael
Part III : Tom Thompson, JEH MacDonald, AY Jackson, and Frank Johnston
Part IV : Arthur Lismer
Part V : James Morrice, Emily Carr and David Milne

Records are divided into 8 folders.
Folder 23 - Administrative files (mainly correspondence. Also includes a photograph from the opening reception, September 25, 1985 and a photocopy of an article 'The House of Sobey' from the Novascotian, July 30, 1983)
Folder 24 - Correspondence with Donald R. Sobey (1982-1983)
Folder 25 - Essays (Part I, II, III, and IV)
Folder 26 - Loan agreement forms
Folder 27 - Invitations of Part I (including an invitation list for opening)
Folder 28 - Financial documents-part 1
Folder 29 - Financial documents-part 2
Folder 30 - Photographs (16 slides of paintings)

Gerald Ferguson : works 1978-1984

File consists of records relating to an exhibition of works by Halifax artist Gerald Ferguson entitled Gerald Ferguson : works 1978-1984, organized and circulated by the Dalhousie Art Gallery. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 4 to November 11, 1984.

Records consist of correspondence with other galleries, floor plan and installation instructions, clippings, publicity material, exhibition agreement, invitation lists, postcard invitations, photographs, and exhibition materials created by Eye Level Gallery.

Non-figurative artists' association of Montreal

File consists of records related to the exhibition entitled 'The Non-Figurative Artists' Association of Montreal,' organized and circulated by the Sir George Williams Art Galleries of Concordia University. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 23 - September 30, 1984.

Records consist of correspondence, exhibition itinerary, C.V. for the curator (at Sir George Williams Art Gallerie), and shipping/handling instructions.

Exhibition slides

File contains 59 slides of Eyelevel Gallery exhibitions. Slides are not labelled.
Photograph of two images of an unidentified exhibition

Photograph of two images of an unidentified exhibition

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts two juxtaposed images. The upper image is a portrait of a woman and two children posing in formal attire. The lower image depicts an issue of The Toronto Star newspaper with child handprints and other markings drawn onto the newspaper. The image includes a note that reads: "I used to pretend that my real father was Roy Rogers."
Photograph of two images of an unidentified exhibition

Photograph of two images of an unidentified exhibition

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts two juxtaposed images. The upper image is a portrait of a woman and two children posing in formal attire. The lower image depicts an issue of The Toronto Star newspaper with child handprints and other markings drawn onto the newspaper. The image includes a note that reads: "I used to pretend that my real father was Roy Rogers."
Photograph of two artifacts display

Photograph of two artifacts display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The image shows two artifacts each in black and white on a wall shelf.
Photograph of a miniature medieval soldier on a wall display

Photograph of a miniature medieval soldier on a wall display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The label reads:
“There was a layer of hardness beneath the skin a wall of steel a sinew of iron will and the glint of danger He looked like a prizefighter or a Roman gladiator prepared to stand his ground to the death but confident of his ability to survive - D. S. Arthur: The Oasis Project”
Photograph of two miniature medieval soldiers on a wall display

Photograph of two miniature medieval soldiers on a wall display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The label reads: “There was a layer of hardness beneath the skin a wall of steel a sinew of iron will and the glint of danger He looked like a prizefighter or a Roman gladiator prepared to stand his ground to the death but confident of his ability to survive - D. S. Arthur: The Oasis Project” (left)

“Had he realized then that some men found no release in the company of women or even the love of other men but only in those rare moments that war could bestow. – A. Coppel: The Burning Mountain” (right)

Photograph of a miniature medieval soldier on a wall display

Photograph of a miniature medieval soldier on a wall display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The label reads:
“Had he realized then that some men found no release in the company of women or even the love of other men but only in those rare moments that war could bestow – A. Coppel: The Burning Mountain”
Photograph of three war-related images with texts on display

Photograph of three war-related images with texts on display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts three images related to an unidentified war arranged side by side horizontally. The individuals in them are not identified. The text in the middle image reads:
“Dan ran, zigzag, as bullets ricocheted around his swerving body. With a desperate leap he fell into a trench as his fellow soldiers cheered. Suddenly he sprang into view and with a swift, smooth movement flung a grenade into an enemy bunker. There was a blinding flash and a deafening roar followed by a deathly silence, interrupted by more cheering. Grinning, Dan charged into the smoke…..”
Photograph of three war-related images on display

Photograph of three war-related images on display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts three war-related images arranged side by side. The text in each image repeats:
“ You are a man, life is a battle, win it! Whether by pen, gun or the sweat of your brow, you must succeed. In the bedroom, boardroom or battlefield, you are expected to triumph. Remember the spoils of life fall to the victor alone. So up and at ‘em, strike while the irons hot, put on a brave face and be convincing. You’re bound to succeed.”
Photograph of three war-related images on display

Photograph of three war-related images on display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts three war-related images arranged side by side. The individuals in the images are not identified. The texts in the images reads (left to right):
"Heave brows
piercing eyes
Penetrating gaze
Commanding mouth
Strong jaw
Devastatingly handsome
Merciless features
Brutally handsome
Masterful build
Smouldering strength
Forceful bearing"
Photograph of an identified man and an illustrated poem wall display

Photograph of an identified man and an illustrated poem wall display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph shows cardboard mounted image of an unidentified man in a suit sitting on couch (left) and a copy of a poem with illustration displayed on a wall (right). The poem reads:
“my grandfather my grandfather did not go to war my grandfather had flat feet my grandfather settled in forward Saskatchewan my grandfather came west with some horses my grandfather sold insurance my grandfather is named earl my grandfather had wheat my grandfather lived with us for seven years my grandfather always had a nice garden my grandfather smoked amphora tobacco my grandfather likes the grand canyon my grandfather can not hear very well my grandfather has a lot of tools my grandfather and I don’t know each other very well my grandfather always been kind to me my grandfather is ninety-four I love my grandfather…(repeats)..”
Photograph of unidentified exhibition wall photo display

Photograph of unidentified exhibition wall photo display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts nine juxtaposed images in the middle, two illustrations on the left, and three images of an unidentified man holding a child in his lap on the right.
Photograph of unidentified exhibition wall photo display

Photograph of unidentified exhibition wall photo display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts nine juxtaposed images in the middle, two illustrations on the left, and three images of an unidentified man holding a child in his lap on the right.
Photograph of house with garden

Photograph of house with garden

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph shows a house with garden on a television screen.
Photograph of children playing images on a display wall

Photograph of children playing images on a display wall

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts six black and white images of children playing in two rows of three columns. Each image is mounted on a cardboard and displayed on a wall.
Photograph of children playing images on a display wall

Photograph of children playing images on a display wall

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts six black and white images of children playing in two rows of three columns. Each image is mounted on a cardboard and displayed on a wall.

Ernest Lawson (1873-1939) from Nova Scotia collections

File consists of records relating to the exhibition Ernest Lawson (1873-1939) from Nova Scotia collections, which was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 12 to October 30, 1983.

Records consist of correspondence, clippings, a news release and handwritten notes/script regarding the preparation of the lecture/slideshow held on November 18.

Robin Collyer

File consists of records relating to the Robin Collyer exhibition organized and circulated by the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen's University. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from June 9 to July 31, 1983.

Records consist mainly of correspondence with the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. The file also includes news release, photographs, exhibition itinerary and proposal.

Drawings by contemporary sculptors

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'Drawings by Contemporary Sculptors,' produced and circulated by the Surrey Art Gallery with the assistance of the Museums Assistance Programmes of the National Museums of Canada. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from June 9 to July 31, 1983.

Records consist mainly of correspondence with the Surrey Art Gallery regarding transportation. The file also includes condition report instruction, a list of slides accompanying the exhibition, photographs and slides.

Selections from the westburne collection

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'Selections from the Westburne Collection,' organized and circulated by the Edmonton Art Gallery and sponsored by Westburne Industrial Enterprises Ltd. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 28 to June 5, 1983.

Records consist mainly of correspondence with the Edmonton Art Gallery and the Westburne Industrial Enterprises Ltd. The file also includes clippings and photographs- two paintings from the Westburne collection and three opening reception photographs.

The lost craft of ornamented architecture : Canadian architectural drawings, 1850-1930

File consists of records related to the exhibition, 'The Lost Craft of Ornamented Architecture: Canadian Architectural Drawings, 1850-1930,' curated by Dr. Jean Weir, Associate Professor of Art History at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 10 to April 24, 1983.

Records are divided into 24 folders :
Folder 11 - National Museums of Canada
Folder 12 - Curatorial agreement
Folder 13 - Correspondence re: loans
Folder 14 - Gallery correspondence
Folder 15 - The Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation
Folder 16 - Translation
Folder 17 - Catalogue orders
Folder 18 - Curriculum Vitae
Folder 19 - English Typesetting (Catalogue)
Folder 20 - Research grants (1981-82 ledger)
Folder 21 - Itinerary
Folder 22 - Loan agreement forms (1 of 2)
Folder 23 - Loan agreement forms (2 of 2)
Folder 24 - Proposal and relevant critical documents
Folder 25 - Insurance files
Folder 26 - Frames, mats, crates
Folder 27 - Condition reports
Folder 28 - Audit (Auditor's report: financial statements)
Folder 29 - Halifax, Nova Scotia Archives: architectural drawings
Folder 30 - Invitation list
Folder 31 - Symposium
Folder 32 - Photographs (slides and negatives)
Folder 33 - Photographs (prints)
Folder 34 - L'art perdu de l'architecture ornementée: Le dessin architectural canadien, 1850-1930 / Jean B. Weir [photocopy] - It contains a photocopy of a French catalogue with handwritten notes.

Ron Shuebrook : Recent Work 1980-1982

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'Ron Shuebrook: Recent Work 1980-1982,' presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 3 to March 6, 1983.

Records consist of correspondence, contractual documents, insurance files, and three photographs of Shuebrook's paintings.

Dalhousie registration

Dalhousie registration

Item is an article prepared by Carleton Stanley and sent to the Halifax Chronicle and Halifax Herald on October 15, 1934.
Refresher course, 1934

Refresher course, 1934

Item is a manuscript copy of a welcoming address made by Carleton Stanley to a group of physicians taking a refresher course at Dalhousie University.

Hans Hoffman : colourist in black and white

File consists of records relating to the Hans Hoffman exhibition entitled "Hans Hoffman: Colourist in Black and White," organized and circulated by the International Exhibition Foundation, Washington and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 3 to March 6, 1983.

Records consist mainly of correspondence with other galleries and various documents created by the International Exhibition Foundation including itinerary, biographical data, and publicity material. The file also includes a list of works, a loan agreement, a condition report, a photocopy of an article "Hans Hofmann as Teacher: Drawings by His Students," and photographs.

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)

Address to students, March 12, 1935

Address to students, March 12, 1935

Item is a manuscript copy of an address given by Carleton Stanley to the male students at Dalhousie University. Appended is an unrelated announcement for publication in The Halifax Herald about a public lecture by J.E. Barton, Headmaster of Bristol Grammar School.
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