Zahalka has been selected as a finalist for the 2008 Basil Sellers Art Prize to be held at the Ian Potter Museum of Art, the University of Melbourne in July. Anne's Hotel Suite series opened at Sofi's Lounge, Sofitel Melbourne, Tuesday 1st July. The works were produced during her residency at Sofitel Melbourne in April 2008 and forms part of the Melbourne Art Fair 2008 Project Room Program.