Call for Submissions: Atrium Public Art for Rowe Management Building, Dalhousie University

Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building at Dalhousie University

Call for Submissions: Public Art Installation in Atrium of the Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building

Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University, Halifax
Submission Deadline: January 26, 2026, 11:59pm AT

Dalhousie 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. The installation will be at the entrance in the lobby of the Rowe building. It’s a prominent and visible area which can be viewed both from the outside, through large exterior windows, and inside the lobby.

The Rowe is the home of the Faculty of Management, where undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in programs centred around business, management and leadership studies. A dynamic hub for the faculty, the university and the broader community, the Rowe houses a number of research laboratories, accelerator labs, and is frequently used for conferences and events.

Project Requirements

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;
• cultivate conversations and nurture our connections to our place in the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

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 minimum of 5 years.

Both original works and visual reproductions will be considered.

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 Dalhousie.

Atrium of Rowe Building where installation will live

Compensation

Allocated budget: (up to $5,000 CAD) include materials, installation costs, and care instructions (as applicable).

Selection Process

A selection panel comprised of representatives from Dalhousie University, (including faculty) and art consultants, will review the submissions.

Front Entrance of Rowe Building

Submission Requirements

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).

How to Submit

Please email submissions to: anna.cranston@dal.ca

Submission Deadline: January 26, 2026, 11:59pm AT

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Anna Cranston
anna.cranston@dal.ca | 902.494.1183

Faculty of Management Dalhousie University
6100 University Avenue
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
www.dal.ca/faculty/management.html
anna.cranston@dal.ca
902.494.1183

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Accessibility:
The Faculty of Management is fully accessible. For more information, visit here.

Image Descriptions:
1. Exterior image at night of the Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building.
2. Interior wall with measurements inside the entrance to the Rowe Building.
3. Interior view toward windows at the front of the atrium of Rowe Management building.