Curious about local art? We are too!

When it comes to the arts, Nova Scotia is spoiled for talent, and we're pleased to feature local art in many of our Library spaces.

From The Sunroom at Central Library to art displayed in our branches, we want to give local artists space to connect with our community and share their vision.

Current exhibits

The Sunroom at Central Library

On display September 29 through November 10, 2024

Outside | Inside by Adam Lanigan

This set of photographs is an attempt to look at the city differently than I have in the past—stepping forward to get up close and personal to find little scenes, abstract shapes, and vignettes reflected in storefront windows in the early mornings before things opened up. This approach brings both sides of the street together in a single image - putting things together in a photo that are nearby, but never really touch.

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Alderney Gate Public Library

Information on next display coming soon.

Cole Harbour Public Library

On display October 2 through December 30, 2024

Art by Steve Townsend

Steve Townsend has had an artist’s eye from a young age. When he was a boy, he started sketching in charcoal. He studied photography and worked in that field for several years. He moved into television production and did camera and lighting for thousands of commercials and promotions. 

He spends his free time studying the light, contrast, and colours of the natural world around him. Whether that be waiting for a cloud to cover the sun, or a good wave to hit the rocks—this method helps him bring his paintings to life. 

J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library

Information on next display coming soon.

Keshen Goodman Public Library

Information on next display coming soon.

Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library

On display October 10 through December 31, 2024

Flourish on the Eastern Shore, facilitated by artist Julie Adamson

Resembling flora from the Eastern Shore, Flourish on the Eastern Shore is a collective art project created by attendees of “Building Up Rural Community Mental Wellness: The 1st Annual Flourish Forum.”

The Flourish Forum is an all-day event, co-hosted by the Nova Scotia Health - Mental Health & Addictions Health Promotion team and the Well-Being HUB, about flourishing and embracing the strengths of rural communities in Nova Scotia. Paper leaves decorated with pieces of nature are connected by a vine made of words that represent what “flourishing” means to each person who contributed. 

Sackville Public Library

Information on next display coming soon.

Tantallon Public Library

Information on next display coming soon.

Woodlawn Public Library

On display July through October, 2024

Art by Matt Mongraw

Matt Mongraw is a self-taught artist from Dartmouth, NS. Born in 1984, he has been artistic throughout his life. He has worked in different mediums including acrylics, pen, pencil, charcoal, pastel, and watercolour. Currently, his works are naturalistic and representational, often including metaphor and occasional surrealism.

He is fortunate in that he lives near the ocean as well as several bodies of water. He likes to show the relationship between people and water and how their lives and activities revolve around water as a character in itself. His works focus primarily on landscapes and portraits using acrylic paints. He finds inspiration in the beautiful surroundings of where he lives and the people around him. He will often find interest in either regular daily moments or seeks out locations to hike or explore and then capture that joy in his paintings.

Halifax North Public Library

Information on next display coming soon.