About Jim
Jim Boyd is an accomplished sculptor based in Rothesay, New Brunswick. He holds a BFA in Sculpture from NSCAD in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a BEd from the University of New Brunswick.
Boyd primarily works with stone, drawing inspiration from his deep connection to nature and his experiences living by the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada. His artistic achievements extend far beyond his local community; Boyd has actively participated in numerous international sculpture symposia including the prestigious Schoodic, Maine International Sculpture Symposium in 2011, and Sculpture Saint John in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2022. Additionally, he showcased his talent at the Buyukcekmece International Sculpture Symposium in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2013. As part of the Canada/US International Sculpture Trail, Boyd’s seven permanent public sculptures grace communities in Maine and New Brunswick, leaving a lasting impact on both sides of the border. Boyd has also been commissioned for projects at the Botanic Garden in Fredericton, the Town of Hampton, and the Deep Sea Festival in Saint John.
In recognition of his community contributions, Jim Boyd was awarded the Senate Sesquicentennial Medal in 2017, selected by Senator David Adams.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick 2002
BFA, Major in Sculpture, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, N.S 1986
INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUMS
Symposium Norge, Larvik, Norway 2024
New Brunswick International Sculpture Symposium, Saint John, N.B. Canada 2022
New Brunswick International Sculpture Symposium, Saint John, N.B. Canada 2018
New Brunswick International Sculpture Symposium, Saint John, N.B. Canada 2016
New Brunswick International Sculpture Symposium, Saint John, N.B. Canada 2014
Buyukcekmece International Sculpture Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey 2013
New Brunswick International Sculpture Symposium, Saint John, N.B. Canada 2012
Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium, Prospect Harbor, Maine, U.S.A. 2011
PUBLIC SCULPTURE COMMISSIONS
RCAF 100th Anniversary, Pennfield, New Brunswick 2024
Town of Hampton, New Brunswick 2017
Botanic Garden, Fredericton, New Brunswick. Canada 2015
Saint John Arts Centre, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada 2002
RESIDENCIES
Beneath the Surface, Fundy National Park, New Brunswick, Canada 2022
AWARDS
ArtsNB Creation Grant 2024
Margaret Woodson Nea Mentorship 2024
Senate of Canada 150 Medal 2017
Professional Artist Award 2015
SELECTED ART EXHIBITIONS
Beneath the Surface; Fundy National Park, New Brunswick, 2023
New Work, Uncorked Tours, Saint John, New Brunswick 2021
Circadian, AX Gallery and Cultural Centre, Sussex, New Brunswick 2020
Stone Carvers of New Brunswick, Sunbury Shores Gallery, Saint Andrew’s, New Brunswick 2014
N.B. Rocks, Saint John Arts Centre, Saint John, New Brunswick 2012
Stimulare, Group exhibition, Saint John Arts Centre, Saint John, New Brunswick 2011
Seven Objects Sculpture, Hooper Studio and Gallery, Hampton, New Brunswick 2010
Kingsbrae Garden Sculpture Competition Finalist, St. Andrew’s, New Brunswick 2010
Beyond Words, Mary Black Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia 2010
Beyond Words, University of Moncton Art Gallery, Moncton, New Brunswick 2009
Bloomin’ Artists III, Hampton, New Brunswick. 2009
Beyond Words, NBCCD Gallery, Saint John Arts Centre, New Brunswick 2008
Bloomin’ Artists II, Hampton, New Brunswick 2007
Bloomin’ Artists I, Hampton, New Brunswick 2005
Recent Sculpture, Hooper Studio, Hampton, New Brunswick. 2004
Deep Sea Sculpture Competition. Winner. “Fiddlehead” Saint John, N.B. 2002
New Work, Glass Alley Gallery, Sussex Corner, New Brunswick 1999
Recent work by Jim Boyd and Grant Kelly, City Gallery, Saint John Arts Centre 1993
Threesome : Jim Boyd, Mike Hall, and Steven Jordan, Saint John Arts Centre 1990
Painting Sculptured Objects, Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia 1986
Open Studio, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, Nova Scotia 1985
Ecphore I, Former City Club, Halifax, Nova Scotia 1985