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ART VOLT NEWSLETTER

October 1st, 2026



Fall Workshop Series 2026

Our fall workshop series is here!
Register now for a series of online and in-person workshops presented by Art Volt, in collaboration with FutureBound.

Upcoming workshops:

Artist Bios and Statements
Wednesday November 4th, 5:30-7:30pm, with Amber Berson

Q & A: How to Find and Fund Residency Opportunities in Canada and Internationally
Tuesday, November 10th  – 5-6:30pm, with Claire Hurschle 

Writing Your Project Proposal
Wednesday November 11th, 5:30-7:30pm, with Jessica Auer

Financial Tools for the Self-Employed
Presented in Collaboration with Futurebound
Wednesday, November 18th, 12pm-1:30pm, with Chris Enns
*This workshop is also open to undergraduate students!

Building your Project Budget
Wednesday November 18th, 5:30-7:30pm, with Amber Berson

Portfolio and Support Materials
Wednesday November 25th, 5:30-7:30pm, with Laura Acosta

REGISTER NOW


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

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

REMINDER: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Don't forget to apply for 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 to apply: Monday, October 5 at 5 PM

APPLY NOW


The 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

VIEW THE FEATURED WORKS
PLAN YOUR VISIT TO ART TORONTO


Meet the Tangente Production Support recipients

We are very happy to renew our collaboration with Tangente to support recent Fine Arts alumni who are part of their upcoming Fall programming!

This year, Heather Anderson and Kaia Mienna are benefiting from this production-support partnership.

Heather is part of the production team as a performer and dramaturg for Cucumbers, the Melancholy of a Turtle, and a Girl Otaku’s Romance, presented as part of a double bill on October 8-10 and 11.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HEATHER AND KAIA
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE UPCOMING SHOW

Want to know more?

Contact us at artvolt@concordia.ca.

Generously supported by Power Corporation of Canada and other dedicated donors, with initial funding from the Peter N. Thomson Family Innovation Fund.


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