In The Sunroom: Cornerstones

On display from July 27 – September 6, 2025 in The Sunroom at Central Library, Cornerstones by Sara Russell.

About the Exhibit 

A case for convenience. The corner shops, food markets, groceterias, and convenience stores of North End Halifax. 

This exhibition shines a spotlight on often overlooked community-serving spaces, convenience stores past and present across North End Halifax, and positions them as community fixtures crucial to the landscape of Nova Scotian built heritage. 

About the Artist 

Sara Russell is a visual artist and illustrator located in Kjipuktuk, Halifax. She holds a BFA from NSCAD University and recently achieved distinction in MA, Graphic Design from Falmouth University, UK. Her work is informed by her experience and connection to place and home, investigating themes related to gentrification, changing built landscapes and nostalgia. She is a multimedia artist, working with mixed media, digital illustration, photography, oil painting and printmaking. 

Please join us for a reception

Thursday, July 31 | 6:00-8:00pm
The Sunroom | Floor 5
Halifax Central Library

We hope you will join us to celebrate creativity, embrace curiosity, and be inspired by budding and celebrated artists from our community.

Exhibit Preview

Want to see your art shine in The Sunroom? Halifax Public Libraries’ Art Selection Committee invites artists to submit an application to display their work at Central Library.

The deadline to apply is August 22, 2025. Learn more and apply now., opens a new window

The Sunroom is made possible by the generosity of Margot and Layne Spafford.