ACCENT: News and events for Fine Arts alumni
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ACCENT - Faculty of Fine Arts

FEBRUARY 2026

An animated puppet girl with a sad face pulls a ribbon to open a gift.

Concordians Oscar-bound with The Girl Who Cried Pearls nomination

Animated short set in Montreal showcases hand-built puppets — and alumni talent — on the big screen

Martha Wainwright on authenticity, touring and building a long-lasting career in music

The singer‑songwriter headlined Concordia’s latest Wild Talks lecture

Alum wins Grammy for Lady Gaga track

Sound engineer Serban Ghenea is recognized for his work on “Abracadabra”

Fine Arts alum builds the world’s largest collection of Andy Warhol’s commercial and design work

Paul Maréchal has reshaped the narrative on one of the most well-known artists of the 20th century

Meet the grad who co-created Montreal’s Leonard Cohen tribute mural

Join Gene Pendon for an inside look at how the tribute came to life

Events and activities for Black History Month

Discover how Concordia’s Black community has made its mark at the university, in Montreal and beyond

New certificate option added to Black Studies program

Building on the Minor, the program is designed to extend course offerings to a wider range of students


Mark your calendar

Celebrating the Inflection Point Bursary at Concordia


WATCH: Mike James Ross, BA 96, created the Inflection Point Bursary to support independent students at Concordia. He raised more than $80,000 — personally contributing $40,000 and inspiring matching donations of another $40,000. 



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