ABOUT ART VOLT
Art Volt is a platform providing support and professional training to recent alumni of Concordia’s Faculty of Fine Arts.
What we do
Launched in March 2020, Art Volt is a platform that offers a wide array of programs aimed at supporting the professionalization of recent alumni of Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts. Art Volt focuses on initiatives and tools to better equip Concordia’s creative practitioners as they transition out of their academic degree and embark on new projects. The objective is to reinforce the knowledge and practices gained by students during their degree, while providing real-world experiences, connections and paid opportunities to kickstart their professional lives.
Art Volt received initial seed funding from the Peter N. Thomson Family Innovation Fund. The resulting platform is a testament to the Faculty of Fine Arts’ innovative spirit, continued dedication to alumni success, and commitment to building strong and sustainable bridges with the broader cultural ecosystem.
Our programs and services
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.
Our team
Fannie Gadouas, Coordinator, Art Volt & Special Projects
Faculty of Fine Arts, Concordia University
fannie.gadouas@concordia.ca
artvolt@concordia.ca
For inquiries related to Mentorship, Professional Training, Residencies and the Online Toolbox.
Camille Bédard Head, Art Volt Collection
Faculty of Fine Arts, Concordia University
camille.bedard@concordia.ca
avcollection@concordia.ca
For inquiries related to the Art Volt Collection.
Steven Smith Simard
Art Advisor, Art Volt Collection
Faculty of Fine Arts, Concordia University
steven.smithsimard@concordia.ca
avcollection@concordia.ca
For inquiries related to the Art Volt Collection.
From left to right: Marc Wieser, Fannie Gadouas, Camille Bédard and Steven Smith Simard
