Want to see your artwork in The Sunroom?

Please note that a formal call for submissions ended on August 28, 2026. Artists who wish to have their art considered for a future exhibit may continue to submit a proposal via the application process below.

Halifax Public Libraries’ Art Selection Committee invites artists to submit an application to display their work at Central Library. The Sunroom is a complimentary space, where rotating art exhibits highlight emerging and professional local artists, and reflect Halifax’s diverse artistic expression.

• We'll consider original works of contemporary visual art by living artists—solo, group, or curated exhibits.
• We want to share our local cultural diversity, so we give priority to Halifax-based visual artists but we do also exhibit work from artists around Nova Scotia. By this same token, artists can only exhibit once every 2 years, unless invited by the Art Selection Committee.
• Typically, each art exhibit lasts between 6-8 weeks.

Before applying, please read the Terms of Reference for further details on selection criteria and exhibiting in The Sunroom.

Eligible exhibit proposals must contain:

• A Resume or Curriculum Vitae for each artist (Max. 2 pages)
• Exhibit Proposal (Max. 1 page)
• Artist(s) Statement (Max. 1 page)
• Artist(s) Biography (Max. 1 page)

Download the form here., opens a new window

Applicants are invited to email completed applications directly to sunroomartexhibit@halifaxlibrary.ca, opens a new window.

Mailed applications can be directed to:

Art Selection Committee
c/o Zso
Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, NS B3J 3E9

For more information, please contact: sunroomartexhibit@halifaxlibrary.ca, opens a new window