Every year the Art Bank adds to its collection through the Art Bank Purchase Program. Pieces that are acquired become part of a working collection. The pieces are maintained, loaned out and displayed in government offices and agencies. The program raises awareness of artists and their works and stimulates interest in visual arts and craft.
For Artists
Artists looking to have their work considered for purchase by the art bank can review the Art Bank requirements and application details:
For Offices and Agencies
Eligible Nova Scotia government offices and agencies can find out more about art loans and renewing their loan with a new piece from the bank.
Request to remove or relocate artwork(s) due to renovations or a move form
- Please contact Lauren Williams for questions about displaying artwork in your office or renewing your loan.
Recent purchases

Bonnie Baker
Hand that rocks the nation

Bonnie Baker
Nation builder

Sarah Burwash
A Clearing

Jay Crocker
A Separation of Being

Cecil Day
Fall Cinnamon Fern

Cecil Day
The Ditch, 2nd state
Lindsay Dobbin
Intertidal Cymbal
Maria Doering
Imaginative

Frances Dorsey
Louisbourg 46 Years

Margarita Fainshtein
Self- portrait, 2

Anke Fox
Polly Cove

Kara Highfield
Running Trim Plates All

Kara Highfield
Running Trim Paper All

Jessica Hogg-Korderas
The News II

Violeta Izquierdo
Flores de la esquina

Ryan Josey
November, November
Alexandra McCurdy
Polka Dot Lidded Jar/Polka Dot Bowl

Marvin Moore
01 Season of Light

Marvin Moore
06 Season of Light

Marvin Moore
08 Season of Light

Marvin Moore
09 Season of Light
Kim Morgan
Blood Sample #13 Bruce/Kim
Arianne Pollet-Brannen
Yellow Gown

Susan Tooke
Playground
Melinda Spooner
Floe

Alex Livingston
Buck Imagining Doe

Charlotte Wilson-Hammond
In/visible #4