The library features several spaces where members of the MacEwan University community can exhibit scholarly and creative works.

Physical Exhibits

The following exhibit spaces are available in the John L. Haar Library.

Want to request an exhibit space? Review our Guidelines for Exhibits in the Library and fill out a Library Exhibit Request Form [coming soon].  

Questions? Email library@macewan.ca 

Dr. Paul G. Otke Conversation Area

This space can be used for a variety of exhibits including smaller installation pieces, works on easels, and table displays. The space includes a projector and projector screen that can be used to exhibit visual media.

The Conversation Area may be used for small receptions to celebrate the start or closing of an exhibit in the library.

Glass Display Cabinets

The display cabinets along the wall on the south facing side of the second floor of building 7 can be used to feature exhibits of small, delicate or fragile materials such as artist’s books and figurines.

Green Carpet Exhibit Space

This open space at the base of the stairs on the second floor of the building 7 side of the library is mainly used for large exhibits and installation pieces.

Library Rotunda

The space that wraps around the spiral staircase on the second floor where building 6 and 7 connect is ideal for displaying posters and visual art pieces placed on easels.

Digital Exhibits

The following options are available to exhibit digital versions of scholarly and creative works in the library and online.

Interested in proposing a digital exhibit? Visit MacEwan Digital Exhibits to learn more.

Questions? Email digitalscholarship@macewan.ca

Library Digital Wall

The John L. Haar Library features an interactive 4’x13.5’ display screen across from the Library Services Desk that includes five digital exhibit spaces used primarily to feature research and creative works by MacEwan faculty and students.

Online Exhibits

The library uses Omeka S software to host online exhibits created and curated by faculty and students, including oral history projects, photovoice projects, and exhibits of primary source materials around a common theme.