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±«Óãtv is excited to announce a unique opportunity for a professional artist or artist collective to create a captivating, highly visible mural or art installation inside the Kenneth C. Rowe Management building which will showcase the intersection of art and management education.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to both emerging and established artists, particularly those with experience in public art. Preference will be given to submissions from artists currently residing in Nova Scotia, or artists currently residing elsewhere who have a personal connection to Nova Scotia, or those with a personal connection to ±«Óãtv.

Theme

Proposals should explain how the installation will reflect the Faculty’s ongoing commitment to:

• grow, nurture, and support a diverse and inclusive community;
• inspire social and economic innovation and action; and,
• cultivate conversations and nurture our connections to our place in the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

Specifications

1. Location: Entrance lobby of the Kenneth C. Rowe building of ±«Óãtv University, a prominent and visible area which can be viewed both from the outside, through large exterior windows, and inside the enclosed lobby. 

   
   Image 1: The lobby of the Rowe Building. 

2. Dimensions: The display wall measures 16.6’ x 24’

   
   Image 2: The wall where the artwork will be installed. 

3. Medium: All mediums are welcome, but it must be suitable for an indoor location with significant natural light. The medium would need to maintain vibrancy for a 5-year period at minimum.
4. Both original works and visual reproductions will be considered.

Submission Guidelines

Interested artists should provide:

1. Portfolio: 5-8 digital images, showcasing previous or relevant artwork.
2. Concept proposal: one page, including a written description and preliminary sketches or digital renderings. (A brief note referencing installation care instructions should be included, with a full description to be provided by the selected artist at time of installation).
3. Artist statement: Up to 500 words, describing how your proposal meets the theme and eligibility.
4. Allocated budget: (up to $5,000 CAD) include materials, installation costs, and care instructions (as applicable).

Submission process

Deadline: January 26th, 2026

Email submissions to: anna.cranston@dal.ca

Selection Process

A selection panel comprised of representatives from ±«Óãtv University, including faculty members and art consultants will review the submissions.

Timeline

• Submission deadline: January 26th, 2026
• Notification: March 13th, 2026
• Production and installation: May 2026 to July 2026 (including provision of installation care instructions)

Compensation

• Original work: Artist fee of up to $5,000 CAD
• Reproduction: Artist fee of up to $2,500 CAD, plus applicable copyright fees.
• All material and installation costs as proposed in submission, up to $5,000 CAD.
• Recognition and publicity through ±«Óãtv University's communication channels.

Contact information

For questions or clarifications regarding this call for submissions, please contact Anna Cranston at anna.cranston@dal.ca.

We look forward to receiving your submissions. Art has the power to inspire, educate, and transform our spaces, leaving a lasting impact on our community. Thank you for considering being part of this exciting project.