Art Wall

The Reginald J. P. Dawson Library is proud to provide an exhibition space to Mount Royal artists. Specifically, the space comprises an entire brick wall visible from throughout the main hall, which provides a wide range of viewing angles, and a display case located in the foyer. The exhibition space is in keeping with the library’s cultural mission and the temporary exhibits shown in it give local artists a way to become better known by the general public.

Artists who would like to exhibit their work at the library are encouraged to submit an application. It should be noted that the waiting period for an exhibit space is usually 24 months.

Under the spotlight

Please note that until the end of the expansion work currently underway, the library will not feature any exhibition.

Selection criteria

  • The artist must reside in Mount Royal.
  • Although the works are not submitted to a selection committee, they should at least be of a semi-professional calibre.
  • The exhibition dates are assigned on a first come, first served basis. However, priority may be given to artists that have never exhibited at the library.
  • There are no restrictions on the types of media that artists may use.
  • The subject of the exhibited works must be appropriate for a public space that is frequented by youngsters.
  • The works must be framed or have a hook or other device that allows them to be securely hung.

Terms and conditions

  • The artist has free use of the exhibition space for four weeks.
  • The exhibition space consists of a brick wall approximately 5.5 m long and 3 m high and a display case located in the library’s foyer and measuring approximately 1.8 m x 1.2 m x 45 cm.
  • Exhibitors have complete freedom regarding how their exhibition space is used. Artist’s sketchbooks, the artist’s biography, business cards, etc. may be included with the exhibit.
  • The works are hung at noon on the first day of the exhibit (always a Friday) by library staff according to the exhibitor’s instructions.
  • Artists are free to sell the exhibited works. Should they decide to do so, a description of the works and a price list may accompany the exhibit. All transactions are directly between the artist and the buyer; the library plays no role in the sale and receives no commission or other compensation related to the sale.

Share your exhibition project with us!

Please e-mail Maud Cyr, our Head of Exhibitions, or call 514-734-2971.