ART VOLT
Supporting recent alumni of Concordia's Faculty of Fine Arts
Artists of the Art Volt Collection 2022 at the bootcamp. Photo : Ash KG
About Art Volt
Are you planning to graduate from Concordia’s Faculty of Fine Arts this year? Have you graduated within the last three to five years? Learn more about our programs and resources and discover a wide range of opportunities available to you!
Art Volt Collection
The Art Volt Collection is a professional, juried sales and rental marketplace for recently graduated artists from Concordia’s Faculty of Fine Arts.
Mentorship
The Art Volt Mentorship program pairs recent alumni of the Faculty of Fine Arts with professionals from their fields.
Professional Training
The Art Volt Professional Training programs provide recent alumni with practical knowledge and skills covering a broad spectrum of topics specific to different practices.
Residencies
Art Volt Residencies help recent alumni transition into the arts and cultural sectors by providing them with long or short-term access to studio spaces, art facilities, equipment and paid professional opportunities.
The Art Volt Toolbox
The Art Volt Toolbox aims to facilitate access to knowledge and practical tools that are beneficial to Fine Arts alumni (and everyone!) on their path toward professionalization.
What's new at Art Volt
Pollinator: A New Residency Program
Pollinator is a new program offering Concordia University alumni the opportunity to participate in a virtual, 5-week residency of mutual support.
Pollinator’s pilot program runs from October 6 to November 7, 2025.
Deadline to apply: Sunday, June 29th at midnight.
Art Volt Collection 2025 Launch Exhibition Vernissage
It’s that time of year again! We’re excited to introduce the 14 artists featured in the 2025 Launch Exhibition of the Art Volt Collection at the FOFA Gallery.
Vernissage: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 5 PM
Exhibition on view until July 11, 2025
Congratulations to the new artists joining the Art Volt Collection this year!
Artch Workshop Series 2025: Register now!
We are thrilled to renew Art Volt’s collaboration with Artch to offer another series of in-person and online professional training workshops this summer. Artch is an initiative whose mission is to identify, educate and disseminate the work of emerging Quebec contemporary artists.
Call for submissions
We are now accepting submissions from recent alumni of Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts for the third edition of the Esse x Art Volt Writing Residency.
Deadline: Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 5PM
Virtual Info Session: Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 at 12PM
*This is a paid opportunity!
