ART VOLT
Supporting recent alumni of Concordia's Faculty of Fine Arts
Photo: Yael Ezerzer
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
Art Volt Collection at Art Toronto 2026
Following a successful debut year, the collection returns to Art Toronto, Canada’s leading international art fair.
Gathering more than 100 Canadian and international galleries, Art Toronto offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the diverse world of contemporary art. We’re excited to connect the Art Volt collection’s alumni artists with the greater Toronto community. By presenting at Art Toronto, the Art Volt Collection extends its mission of fostering connections between emerging artists and the wider contemporary art community.
This years' featured alumni artists:
Colin Canary (MFA 25)
Tristan Lajarrige (BFA 21)
Gaëlle Legrand (BFA 26)
Ayam Yaldo (MFA 21)
Booth P10
October 29–November 1 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building
Artist-Run Rendez Vous
A Tabling Fair Presenting Montreal Arts Organizations
Join us for the annual Artist-Run Rendez-Vous, co-presented with the Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery. This vibrant event brings together a range of local artist-run centres and arts organizations to introduce students and recent alumni from Concordia’s Faculty of Fine Arts to the local art ecosystem.
Come discover exciting opportunities, learn about ongoing programming, and connect directly with representatives from Montréal and Québec’s artist-run community and Concordia-based initiatives.
Monday, October 5 at 5 PM to 7 PM
At the Gallery
Free, in English
Seeking Faculty of Fine Arts students, faculty and recent graduates to join us for a community consultation!
Now in its sixth year of operation, the Art Volt platform is undergoing a strategic planning exercise.
To ensure our programs continue to reflect the needs of our community, we want to hear from you! What opportunities or resources would be most valuable to you after graduation? What do you expect will be most challenging in the first months and years of your professional career?
Join us:
Friday, September 18 at 12 PM to 1:30 PM
OR
Thursday, September 24 at 9:30 AM to 11 AM
Call for Submissions
We are excited to announce the renewal of the Art Volt Application Preparation Program! This intensive 5-week professional development program supports recent Fine Arts alumni in preparing strong, competitive applications for a wide range of opportunities, including grants, residencies, exhibitions, graduate programs, and more. Selected participants will benefit from personalized coaching and mentorship while working on an application of their choice. Participants will also receive an honorarium for completing the program.
Deadline: Monday, October 5th, 2026, at 5PM
Info Session: Tuesday, September 22nd at 12PM
Meet the Brucebo Residents
We are happy to introduce Snack Witch Joni Cheung and Ioana Dragomir, the residents of this year’s first edition of the Brucebo Residency.
This one-month residency on the island of Gotland in Sweden, is presented in collaboration with the Brucebo Foundation, and aims to support two visual artists in the development of their research-creation practices within a unique context.
Congratulations to the residents on this exciting opportunity!
Meet the Ateliers de la pierre Resident
We are happy to introduce the resident of the first edition edition of the Ateliers de la pierre residency. The artist Rose de la Riva will explore the architectural motif of chimeras—these decorative stone creatures—and their symbolic role in protecting buildings from evil spirits.
The residency will take place from September 8 to October 30 at the Ateliers de la pierre du Québec.
Congratulations to Rose!
