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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.

Louis Stokes : alchemy spirals

File consists of records related to the exhibition of works by sculptor Louis Stokes entitled "Alchemy Spirals," presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 31 to February 24, 1980.

Records are divided into 6 folders:
Folder 9 - administrative files (proposed outline, biography, resume, exhibit agreement, correspondence, packing instruction, and transportation)
Folder 10 - grant application
Folder 11 - report
Folder 12 - publicity and advertising (contains advertising, clippings, reviews, exhibition texts, exhibition pamphlet, and catalogue order)
Folder 13 - financial (insurance, budget, payment, invoices, expenses (business records), and final expense report)
Folder 14 - photograph

The 26th annual Dalhousie student, staff and alumni exhibition

File consists of records related to the twenty-sixth annual student, staff and alumni exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 10 to January 27, 1980.

Records consist of an exhibition report, clippings, a press release draft, a list of artworks, a blank exhibition entry form, and exhibit photographs.

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.

Susan Swannie and Christine Ross Hopper

File consists of records relating to the planning of a joint exhibition of 'Christine Ross Hopper : New Work' and 'Suzanne Swannie : Drawings,' held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 15, 1984, to January 13, 1985.

Records consist of correspondence, insurance files, lists of works in the exhibition, exhibition agreement forms, a floor plan, new release, photographs, and 2 opening invitations.

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.

Exhibition slides

File contains 59 slides of Eyelevel Gallery exhibitions. Slides are not labelled.

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.

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.

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)

Paraskeva Clark : paintings and drawings

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paraskeva Clark: Paintings and Drawings' organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 9 - October 17, 1982.

Records are divided into 19 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.):
Box 35
Folder 30 - Loan correspondence
Folder 31 - Opening and invitations
Folder 32 - General correspondence
Folder 33 - Condition report-1
Folder 34 - National Museums grant
Folder 35 - Curatorial agreement (R. Raymond)
Folder 36 - Insurance
Folder 37 - Press release
Folder 38 - Contract agreements
Folder 39 - Transportation
Folder 40 - National Film Board
Box 36
Folder 1 - Conservation work
Folder 2 - Loan agreement forms
Folder 3 - Progress report
Folder 4 - Itinerary
Folder 5 - Catalogue (invoices & correspondence)
Folder 6 - English typeset
Folder 7 - Condition report-2
Folder 8 - Financial documents
Folder 9 - Financial audit
Folder 10 - Photographs

The sixth Dalhousie drawing exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of the 6th Dalhousie drawing exhibition, organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 11 - April 4, 1982.

Folder 10 contains administrative files including insurance files, financial statements, grant applications, exhibition agreements, loan agreement forms and correspondence. Folder 11 contains photographs.

Sculpture '81

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Sculpture '81: Halifax/Dartmouth Sites,' organized by the Dalhousie University Art Gallery. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 1 to August 30, 1981. The artists who participated in this exhibition were Douglas Bentham, Roland Brener, Anthony Caro, André Fauteux, Delio Fonseca, Peter Hide, John MacKinnon, Robin Peck, Alan Reynolds, Mia Westerlund, Arthur Weyhe.

Records are divided into 27 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.): Folder 1 - Correspondence with city of Halifax ; Folder 2 - The artists ; Folder 3 - Insurance; Folder 4 - Loan agreement; Folder 5 - Condition report (pieces); Folder 6 - Notes (Peter Hide); Folder 7 - Correspondence with Karen Wilkin; Folder 8 - Shipping; Folder 9 - Purchasing; Folder 10 - Publicity; Folder 11 - Contracts (K. Wilkin, guest curator); Folder 12 - Correspondence with Imperial Oil Ltd.; Folder 13 - Letters to the galleries; Folder 14 - Correspondence with Anthes Equipment Ltd. ; Folder 15 - Bus tour & opening reception ; Folder 16 - Letters requesting money; Folder 17 - Canada Council grant application; Folder 18 - Correspondence with Nova Scotia department of Culture, Recreation, and Fitness; Folder 19 - Correspondence with City of Dartmouth ; Folder 20 - Catalogue copy; Folder 21 - Budget ; Folder 22 - Correspondence with W. Andrew MacKay ; Folder 23 - Learned Societies; Folder 24 - Canada Council Art Bank ; Folder 25 - Distribution of catalogue & poster ; Folder 26 - Administrative records (originally untitled); Folder 27 - Bus tour talk : [audio cassette]

Note:
- Folders 2, 'The Artists' and Foler 10, 'Publicity,' contain photographs.
- Folder 26 'Sculpture '81' contains various administrative records including financial statements, proposed exhibition schedule, correspondence with Arthur Weyhe, city of Dartmouth, and other galleries, and clippings.
- Folder 27 - Bus tour talk : [audio cassette], labelled "Karen Wilkin Sculpture '81 and Bus tour talk 19 May 1981" (ca. 40 min.). The recording is on side A of audio cassette (side B is blank).

Mark Gomes : recent work

File consists of records related to an exhibition of works by sculptor Mark Gomes, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from 12 March to 12 April 1981.

Records consist of correspondence with other galleries regarding exhibition proposals, letters to/from Mark Gomes, grant applications, exhibition agreement, biography, clippings, research notes, invoices, and other administrative documents(business office).

Pond Playhouse lobby bar project

File contains records documenting the design and installation of the bar in the Pond Playhouse lobby, including correspondence, a proposal, drawings, notes and three photographs of the carpenter and the finished project.

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)

Michael Snow : walking woman works 1961-1967

File consists of records related to an exhibition entitled "Michael Snow : Walking Woman Works 1961-1967," organized and circulated by the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 31 - July 8, 1984.

Records consist of correspondence, exhibition itinerary, loan agreement form, photocopies of newspaper clippings and photographs.

Visions of paradise : the art of the oriental carpet

File consists of records relating to an exhibition entitled Visions of Paradise: The Art of the Oriental Carpet, curated by Dr. Hans-Gunther Schwarz (Department of German, Dalhousie University) and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 16, 1983, to January 29, 1984.

Records are divided into 8 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.):
Folder 24 - Oriental rugs 83 (Clippings)
Folder 25 - Catalogue and essay
Folder 26 - Loan forms
Folder 27 - Photographs
Folder 28 - Correspondence with lenders
Folder 29 - Proposal and contract agreement
Folder 30 - Insurance files
Folder 31 - Invoices & receipts (with correspondence)

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)

Tom Sherman : cultural engineering

File consists of records relating to an exhibition of artwork by Tom Sherman entitled Cultural Engineering organized and circulated by the National Programme, National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 22 to October 30, 1983. The exhibition consisted of audio installations, photographic and text panels, as well as a programme of video tapes by the artist.

Records consist of correspondence, insurance files, a loan agreement, a list of works, photocopies of magazine articles featuring Tom Sherman, photographs, and an invitation to exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada (May 1983).

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)

The seventh Dalhousie drawing exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of the 7th Dalhousie Drawing Exhibition : Actual Size, organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 1 - April 8, 1984.

Records are divided into 12 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.):
Folder 33 - Transport (correspondence, forms, invoices, and a photograph)
Folder 34 - MOAC claim: Carmen Lamanna Gallery (correspondence re. damaged art work/replacement)
Folder 35 - Curriculum vitae
Folder 36 - Loan agreement forms
Folder 37 - Letters
Folder 38 - Exhibition agreement
Folder 39 - Correspondence with artists
Folder 40 - Exhibition proposal
Folder 41 - Canada Council application
Folder 42 - Correspondence with curator
Folder 43 - Photographs
Folder 44 - Publicity

Carol Fraser : paintings and drawings, 1967-1977

File consists of records related to the planning and organizing of an exhibition of Carole Fraser’s paintings and drawings, 1967-1977, presented by Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 3 - 27, 1977.

Note: records are divided into 10 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.)
folder 15 - insurance file; folder 16 - misc.(correspondence); folder 17 - photographs (installation shots and photographic reproductions); folder 18 - grant; folder 19 - freight; folder 20 - press; folder 21 - price and insurance values; folder 22 - lending information and forms; folder 23 - bookings and correspondence; folder 24 - business and budget; folder 25 - condition reports and comments (includes Polaroid snaps)

Mrs Walford: A Month in Halsey Street

File contains records related to Mrs. Walford: A Month in Halsey Street, by Brenda Tyedmers, directed by Cheryl Theriault and produced by Geraldine McDonald. The play was performed from October 21-23, 2021 at Pond Playhouse and was the Theatre Arts Guild's first in-person post-COVID production. Records include a producer's report; program; press release; small poster; photographs by Josh Law; and a recording of the play on a USB flash drive.

Laundry and Bourbon/Lone Star

File contains records related Laundry and Bourbon and Lone Star, both written by James McLure, directed by Elaine Casey and Bill VanGorder and Renee Hartlieb. The plays were performed at the Pond Playhouse from June 23-July 9, 2011. Records include a producer's report; program; small poster; newspaper review and two photographs.

Puss in Boots

File contains records related to Puss in Boots, by Dave Jeanes, directed by Lorne Abramson with musical direction by Bunny Shore, and produced with Angela Butler. The play was performed at the Pond Playhouse between November 28 and December 14, 2013. Records includes a program, photograph and two small posters.

Steel Magnolias

File contains a program and photograph of Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling, directed by Nick Jupp and produced by Sandra Witherbee. The play was performed at the Pond Playhouse between September 19-October 5, 2013.

Deathtrap

File contains records related to Deathtrap, by Ira Levin, directed by Nick Jupp and produced by Hugh Vincent. The play was performed at the Pond Playhouse from February 17-March 5, 2011. Records include a program; small poster; two photocopied images of the set; and two photographs of the cast and crew.

Ronald Shuebrook "Know Your Artist"

File consists of records related to the Ronald Shuebrook Exhibition as a part of the "Know Your Artists" series, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 29 to November 17, 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Shuebrook and staff of Dalhousie Art Gallery, newspaper clippings, a price list, a list of institutions and individuals to receive catalogue, and a letter to Nick Fillmore (Editor) from Shuebrook.

Saskatchewan Ceramicists exhibition

File consists of records related to the Saskatchewan Ceramicists exhibition presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 2 to September 7, 1976.

Records consist of correspondence, insurance documents, invoices, lists of expenses, a loan agreement, a postcard, and clippings. Records also include photographic prints of artworks and slides.

The fifth Dalhousie drawing exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of the 5th Dalhousie drawing exhibition, organized by and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 4 to May 4, 1980.

Records are divided into 8 folders: Folder 2 - loan agreements; Folder 3 - grants; Folder 4 - administrative files; Folder 5 - curriculum vitae-originals; Folder 6 - general correspondence; Folder 7 - exhibition catalogues; Folder 8 - financial; Folder 9 - Maxwell Bates

Note:
- Folder 3 'grants' contains grant worksheet, original grant application, and Canada Council visiting artists programme.
- Folder 4 'administrative files' contains contract for guest curator, transport correspondence, packing instructions, and opening preparation.
- Folder 6 'misc. 'correspondence' contains general correspondence and one photograph
- Folder 7 'exhibition catalogues' contains draft preface, exhibition texts (biographical information), catalogue quotation, and related correspondence.
- Folder 8 'financial' contains insurance, printing estimates, and payments.
- Folder 9 'Maxwell Bates' contains photographs, correspondence, and biography.

The fourth Dalhousie drawing exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of 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.

Records are divided into 12 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.) and photographs of drawings are included in each artist file; folder 50 - Alex Colville; folder 51 - Charlotte Hammond; folder 52 - Graham Metson; folder 53 - Brian Porter; folder 54 - Roger Savage; folder 55 - Ruth Wainwright; folder 56 - budget; folder 57 - publicity; folder 58 - misc. (correspondence and slides); folder 59 - insurance; folder 60 - price list; folder 61 - Canada Council.

In video

File consists of records related to the planning and organizing of the exhibition "In Video," presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 1 - 30, 1977.

Note: records are divided into 13 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.)
folder 1 - AGO condition report; folder 2 -artist's information; folder 3 - financial; folder 4 - grant; folder 5 - schedules; folder 6 - insurance; folder 7 - mailing list; folder 8 - catalogue(invoices); folder 9 - misc.(general correspondence); folder 10 - photographs; folder 11 - press releases; folder 12 - transportation

Carpets from the orient

File consists of records related to the planning and organizing of an exhibition of Oriental carpets, organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 23 to October 23, 1977.

Note: records are divided into 8 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.)
folder 34 - catalogue(correspondence & invoices); folder 35 - financial; folder 36 - insurance; folder 37 - lists; folder 38 - mailing list; folder 39 - misc.(general correspondence) folder 40 - press releases; folder 41 - photography; folder 42 - transportation

Decorated Nova Scotia furnishings

File consists of records related to an exhibition of decorated Nova Scotia furnishings, organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 5 to August 6, 1978.

Note: records are divided into 8 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.); folder 33 - Decorated Nova Scotia furnishings (mainly loan agreements and correspondence); folder 34 - accounts/business; folder 35 - insurance; folder 36 - photographs; folder 37 - photography (correspondence and invoices); folder 38 - lenders; folder 39 - grants; folder 40 - freight/crate/transportation

John Taylor : dreams are real

The file consists of records related to an exhibition of photography by John Taylor, "Dreams are Real," held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 15 - 28, 1978.

Note: records are divided into 3 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.); folder 25 - Dreams are real ; folder 26 - insurance file; folder 27 - photographs
Folder 25 contains correspondence, photocopies of clippings, handwritten letters and postcards from John Taylor to Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), interdepartmental memos, invoices, and other administrative records.

Third Dalhousie drawing exhibition

File consists of records related to the third annual Dalhousie drawing exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 3 - 29, 1978.

Records are divided into 10 folders. (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.)
Folder 13 - grant; Folder 14 - acquisitions; Folder 15 - business office; Folder 16 - catalogue(correspondence); Folder 17 - budget; Folder 18 - photographs; Folder 19 - press releases; Folder 20 -proposal; Folder 21 - selection of participants; Folder 22 - trasportation

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