Les Ateliers de la pierre Residency

We are pleased to announce the Les Ateliers de la pierre Residency, presented in collaboration with Les Ateliers de la pierre du Québec. This two-month residency aims to support an emerging artist in the exploration of stone carving and the creation of a new sculptural project.

Les Ateliers de la pierre du Québec is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development, transmission, and vitality of sculptural and craft practices related to stonework. Located in the Lachine Canal Complex, the workshop is equipped with twelve stone carving stations and provides artists and craftspeople with access to safe workspaces, specialized equipment, and professional technical support. Les Ateliers de la pierre is a place for experimentation, learning, and exchange between diverse artistic and cultural communities.

Recognizing the challenges that recent graduates face in accessing specialized equipment and studio space, this residency is designed to support an artist in the early stages of their career by providing mentorship, technical training, and the opportunity to develop a personal project in stone. No prior experience in stone carving is required.

If you have any questions about the application process or need specific accommodations to help you succeed in applying, please contact Art Volt at artvolt@concordia.ca.

One resident will be selected and invited to undertake a two-month residency at Les Ateliers de la pierre du Québec during the fall of 2026, from September 7 to October 30, 2026 (dates may be adjusted in consultation with the selected artist).

The selected resident will receive:

• A residency honorarium of $1,000

• A materials budget of $500*

• Technical support and mentorship throughout the residency

• Access to specialized stone carving tools and equipment

• Unlimited access to the workshop during opening hours (Monday to Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

* The materials budget may be used for the purchase of stone, abrasives, and other consumable materials. Stone may be purchased through Les Ateliers de la pierre at a reduced rate. Any stone sourced externally must be approved by workshop staff prior to use.

The selected resident will be expected to:

• Work in the studio for a minimum of 10 hours per week during opening hours

• Provide their own safety equipment, including a respirator with appropriate dust cartridges, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots

• Present their project at the end of the residency as part of a public 5 à 7 event

Applicants must be registered for graduation or have graduated from Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, within the last three years.

Alumni interested in applying, are invited to join an information session on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 at 12 PM. Applicants will be able to ask questions, as well as discuss their project proposal with Art Volt. To join the information session please request a zoom link with artvolt@concordia.ca. 

Projects will be selected based on artistic merit, feasibility, and the scope and clarity of the project proposal. Particular attention will be given to the applicant’s interest in sculpture and the potential impact of the residency on the development of their artistic practice. 

No previous experience in stone carving is required. However, applicants with an existing sculpture practice will be given priority consideration. We recommend that applicants propose a project using a relatively soft stone, such as soapstone, alabaster, or soft limestone, with a maximum size of approximately 30 × 30 × 30 cm. The selection committee will jury the submissions and aim to notify applicants approximately one month prior to the residency start date.

Please send your application in ONE PDF or ONE ZIP FOLDER (if you are submitting audio recordings) to artvolt@concordia.ca before Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Please include the following materials:

1. Personal information

• Full name

• Preferred pronoun (optional)

• Telephone number

• Email address

2. Supporting documents

• A written bio (max 250 words), or an audio recording (1 min max)

• A written project proposal (max 1 page), or an audio recording (2 min max): describe the artistic project you wish to develop during the residency, and outline how this residency will support your project and your broader practice or career

• A curriculum vitae (max 2 pages), or an audio recording (3 min max)

• Proof of graduation: screenshot of your graduation status in your Student Hub, unofficial transcript, or diploma

3. Audio/Visual Documentation

• A portfolio of current or previous work, including relevant support material
  (max.10 images and/or links to 2-3 audio/video excerpts)

• A written descriptive list of visual/audio documentation (max 1 page) or an audio clip (1 min. max) : Please include the title of the work, the media, the year of creation and any other relevant information. 

If you have any questions about the application process or need specific accommodations to help you succeed in applying, please get in touch at artvolt@concordia.ca.