Ballroom Gallery Proposal Guidelines  |  Alternative Spaces

A rectangular space, 39' x 23' feet. Tall walls meet a unique curved ceiling. The east wall contains heavy ornamental detailing.

For more information on the history of the building, please visit the About section. 

General Information:

The deadline for proposals is March 31

• Artist fees are paid for exhibitions in the Ballroom Gallery

• Emerging artists in all mediums are encouraged to apply, including those producing sculpture and textiles

• Proposals of Video or Sound works are encouraged, however, A/V equipment is limited
  (please budget for rentals)

• Successful proposals will be well structured, and presented in a professional fashion

• Please indicate if you would be willing to have your work shown with that of others

Submissions must include:

1. A current CV

2. Visuals (20 stills maximum* and/or Video**)

3. An artist statement or exhibition proposal

4. A self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of materials

*no slides please  **VHS and DVD formats accepted

The Khyber floor plan:

• FIRST floor: Khyber Club - licensed bar for members and guests

• SECOND floor: Ballroom Gallery, Frame Gallery, office, Khyber Digital Media Centre and studios

• THIRD floor: Closet gallery, Skylight Gallery, Turret Room and studios

Note: the Ballroom Gallery has sealed windows on the south wall and heavy ornamental detailing on the east wall. North is up. 

Send your proposal to:

The Khyber Selection Committee
1588 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1Z6

Contact: Khyber Selection Committee
p. (902) 422-9668
e. programming at khyberarts dot ns dot ca

The Khyber gratefully thanks The Canada Council for the Arts for their support

Guidelines for Alternative Spaces:

The Alternative Spaces at the Khyber Centre for the Arts exist for artists to show works-in-progress, formulate ideas for future work,  show a concise body of work, and gain experience in a formal  gallery setting. The Alt Spaces inside the Khyber building include,  according to availabilty, the Closet Gallery and its anterooms, the Residence  Gallery (across from the Turret Room at the front of the building),  the Skylight/Staircase Gallery, the Frame Gallery, and the Vitrine  Gallery (lockable display box outside the building). As well, we  encourage proposals for Alternative Spaces that may exist outside the confines of the Khyber building. This might include a community bike ride (such as the Aeolian Ride), a public performance installation or a double dutch competition.

Alternative Spaces shows open on the same night as main space (Ballroom Gallery) shows and will be co-promoted. Artists are reponsible for producing invitations and any other media for their  show. Artists are also responsible for returning the space to its original condition. Unfortunately artists fees cannot be paid for Alternative Space exhibitions at this time.

For more information  about exhibiting in an Alternative Space, or to submit a proposal, please contact Francesca, Khyber Alternative Spaces Coordinator.