Fall 2023 Workshop Series
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 and La course des régions.
Workshops
Presented by FutureBound
ONLINE - Thursday, September 14th, 2023 – 5pm to 7pm
In English with Sophia Beausoleil
Today, there are many digital tools at our disposal, and it can become overwhelming. Microsoft Excel is a valuable and commonly used software that can be tricky to master. This FutureBound workshop will help you expand your knowledge of Excel to allow you to use it effectively in your school, work and personal life.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll be given a template to practice the beginner fundamentals of excel and follow along with the facilitator.
How to Register
This workshop is open to undergraduate students of Concordia University and recent alumni of the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Presented in collaboration with FutureBound
ONLINE - Thursday, September 21st – 12pm to 2pm
In English with Chris Enns
Budgeting is hard when your income is always changing, it's especially hard if you get a few lump sums during the year and are expected to make it last for months at a time. In this workshop, we're going to look at how to budget when income is always changing, with a specific focus on lump sums. We'll look at connecting your budget to what really matters, clearly defining what you need, and tools that will help you smooth that lump sum out over the whole year.
How to Register
This workshop is open to undergraduate students of Concordia University and recent alumni of the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Hosted by Concordia in partnership with La Course des régions
ONLINE – Saturday, October 7th, 2023 – 1pm to 5pm
In English with Andrew Lima
This four-hour workshop will cover practical and creative methodologies for on-location sound recording for documentary filmmaking with an emphasis on creating a better awareness of our everyday sonic environments through ear training exercises. Participants will learn how to plan and prepare for various recording scenarios while providing basic technical instruction on various sound recorder operations and proper microphone use.
How to Register
This workshop is open to current students and recent alumni who have graduated within the last three years of Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts. Places are limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
To register, please email your name, program/department and year of graduation to artvolt@concordia.ca.
Presented by FutureBound
ONLINE - Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 – 5pm to 7pm
In English with Sophia Beausoleil
Microsoft Excel is widely used across industries and an important software to master! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll review the basics and take them to the next level for your school, work and personal life.
We will cover features such as pivot tables, building and maintaining budgets, advanced formulas, and data management techniques. You’ll be given a template to practice while following along with the facilitator.
How to Register
This workshop is open to undergraduate students of Concordia University and recent alumni of the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Presented by FutureBound
ONLINE - Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 – 1pm to 2pm
In English with Chris Enns
Most people don't want to talk about debt, but if it's a part of your life it's hard to figure out how it works, how to think about paying it off, and how to wrap your head around using debt (now or in the future). In this 1-hour Q+A workshop, we'll talk about the fundamentals around debt, and leave space for you to ask about anything (debt related) that's on your mind. That could be credit scores, student loans, paying off credit cards, or how mortgages work. Anything that's helpful, that's what we're here to do.
How to Register
This workshop is open to undergraduate students of Concordia University and recent alumni of the Faculty of Fine Arts.
In English with Jessica Auer
Wednesday, November 1st - 5pm to 7:00pm
IN PERSON - District 3, FB 6th floor, room 620
In this workshop, we will examine different types of funding opportunities available through the Canada Council and the CALQ, including different programs, components, disciplines and deadlines, to help artists build a funding plan that matches well with their goals and their projects. In this session we will discuss the strategies and groundwork involved in preparing to write for your grant application.
How to Register
This workshop is open to recent alumni who have graduated within the last three years of Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts. Places are limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
To register, please email your name, program/department, year of graduation and proof of graduation to artvolt@concordia.ca.
In English with Jessica Auer
Monday, November 13th - 5pm to 7:30pm
IN-PERSON - District 3, FB 6th floor, room 620
The goal of this workshop is to clarify the contents and structure of a grant application, and offer guidance with regards to the grant writing process. Participants will learn how to propose projects that are clear in focus and consistent with their vision. We will also examine strategies for putting together a clear, concise and professional application.
How to Register
This workshop is open to recent alumni who have graduated within the last three years of Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts. Places are limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
To register, please email your name, program/department, year of graduation and proof of graduation to artvolt@concordia.ca.
In English with Amber Berson
Monday, November 20th - 5pm to 7pm
IN-PERSON - District 3, FB 6th floor, room 620
In this workshop, participants will learn how to create realistic budgets to accompany their grant applications. Using practical examples and group exercises, they will review the components of a successful, balanced budget and gain familiarity with eligible expenses, in-kind revenues, standard fee schedules, and reporting.
How to Register
This workshop is open to recent alumni who have graduated within the last three years of Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts. Places are limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
To register, please email your name, program/department, year of graduation and proof of graduation to artvolt@concordia.ca.
Presented in Collaboration with FutureBound
ONLINE - Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 – 4pm to 6pm
In English with Chris Enns, Rags to Reasonable
Are your finances a major source of stress? In this workshop, we’ll talk about the fundamentals of finance and how to start building a financial technique. We’ll work with tools that help connect your money to what really matters, manage money when your income is variable, and strategies to pay off debt/save for the big things you’re working towards.
How to Register
This workshop is open to undergraduate students of Concordia University and recent alumni of the Faculty of Fine Arts.
In English, with Chloë Lum
Monday, November 27th - 5pm to 7pm
IN-PERSON - District 3, FB 6th floor, room 620
Grant application guidelines can be very vague on what should be part of your submission’s portfolio— which artworks are the most suited to support your project proposal? should you go for a broad selection of works, or one that is more specific? In this workshop, we will work with you to untangle this mystery.
How to Register
This workshop is open to recent alumni who have graduated within the last three years of Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts. Places are limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
To register, please email your name, program/department, year of graduation and proof of graduation to artvolt@concordia.ca.
