WELCOME TO THE FCA-TNSC
The Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists has over 70 members from the region. The Chapter provides opportunities for artistic growth, development and accreditation to visual artists of various skill levels.
The TNSC welcomes aspiring, emerging and career artists through four levels of membership.
Prominent activities of the TNSC are workshops with qualified professional artists, juried shows, participation in Chapter activities, critiques to help you grow artistically, artist demonstrations in various mediums and techniques, guest speakers from near and far, and fellowship with other artists.
Member benefits include opportunities to participate in:
- Regional and international art competitions
- Workshops
- Demonstrations by guest artists, information sharing and critique sessions
- the FCA Mentorship Program
- Promoting your artwork through our website and art shows
NOT A MEMBER YET? Click here for Membership Information
TNSC 2024 REGIONAL FALL SHOW - "FALLING FOR ART"
Make it a date and bring your family and friends to the 20th Annual Juried Regional Fine Art Show. This prestigious even is a must see! Head on down to the Old Courthouse Gallery to see works from the finest artists from Kamloops, Shuswap, and the Okanagan. Immerse yourself in a diverse array of artworks, genres, mediums, and subject matter. And, check out our special event day.....
Special Event: We are excited to feature a special event at our Fall Show this year. On Saturday, October 26, from 2-4 pm, local musician Mani Odubo will debut his new album, "Courtesy of David". Attendees will enjoy listening to his music while taking a stroll through the art gallery. A unique fusion of art and music!
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Fall Show Dates: October 22 – November 2
Time: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm
Special Event: Music and Art featuring Mani Odubo - October 26, 2-4pm
Location: The Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 Seymour St W, Kamloops
OCTOBER ZOOM DEMO DAY AND INFORMATION SHARING
JOIN US - October 16th!
For our October Demo, we are excited to bring you Cindy Revell. Cindy lets her imagination meet the real world. Her energetic paintings include inquisitive birds and flowers as a common element in a menagerie of uncommonly coloured creatures. Here is a sample of her whimsical artwork:
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| Cindy Revell - Muse in the Garden | Cindy Revell - Harmony |
These characters come to life in gardens, interiors and still lifes where they fuse in an exuberant and vibrantly colourful mix that implies ‘what if’ and ‘anything is possible’. Her work began as realism but morphed into the whimsical paintings that she now creates.
WHAT WE WILL LEARN: Cindy will show us how she plans her composition right on the canvas based on either a thumbnail sketch or from her imagination. She will share her limited palette, how she blocks in colour and her unique brushwork. She will touch on how to include "whimsy" in your work and the simplification of form - flower shapes, animals and trees. Cindy flattens perspective and eliminates shading - it's the colour, pattern and brushwork that gives her work the "razzmatazz"!
ABOUT CINDY
Cindy received her Environmental Graphic Design diploma in Edmonton, AB in 1987, 'the olden days'. She took some illustration courses and went on to explore fine art through numerous courses and workshops in Canada and the US. In 2001, she was shortlisted for the Governor General's award for children's book illustration. Her work is in collections throughout Canada and the US, in numerous juried exhibitions and traveling museum exhibitions, touring shows and galleries. She is a signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, the Oil Painters of America and the Alberta Oil Painters.
Looking to see more of Cindy's work? Check out her website here:
CINDYREVELL
JOIN US to meet this truly amazing artist and equally wonderful person - Cindy Revell!
SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK FOR CRITIQUE - Submit by October 13th by email to: showchair@tnsc.ca (the number of critiques given will be based on the number of artworks recieved, due to time restraints)
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Via: Zoom (A link will be sent to you prior)
Cost: Members - Free
Non-Member Welcome! $5.00 Register Here: OCTOBERDEMO
It's Membership Renewal Time!
It's membership renewal time! Joining the FCA and the TNSC Chapter has loads of benefits to assist you with moving your artistic endeavours to the next level.
FCA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME!
The FCA has begun its membership renewal period. Fees are due between October 1, 2024 and February 28, 2025. The TNSC has aligned its membership renewal period to coincide with the FCA. When you renew your FCA dues, please use the Chapter Renewal function to renew your TNSC membership at the same time. This is the most efficient and streamlined way to renew both your FCA and TNSC memberships. We look forward to another very productive and creative year filled with exciting events and artistic endeavours! Here is how you can renew:
1. Renew online by clicking here: Online
2. By phone, call the FCA office at 604-681-2744
3. By cheque, print and mail the downloadable form along with a cheque to 1241 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 4B7 Click here to download a printable form.
Benefits of TNSC membership for artists at all stages of their artistic journey
Benefits of joining the FCA & Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter
Here are a few of the benefits we enjoy as members of the FCA and the TNSC! We promote inclusivity and we are continuously striving for a connected and supported collective of artists.
- Education: educational opportunities (workshops, demos, meetings, critiques) through our chapter and/or online events through the FCA gallery
- Support: member support at events which include meetings, online connection, paint outs and plein air events
- Connection: creating relationships with other artists at various levels of expertise - what better way to improve than to talk art with other like minded souls!
- Artistic Growth: Growing and thriving through our community of artists who support one another in art. Advance your artistic endevours through the FCA to the level of Signature Artist.
- Membership reduced prices: as a member, you are entitled to reduced costs on workshop offerings and events such as "Passion for Painting"
- In the Know: Attending events, connecting with chapter artists promotes growth, learning the tools of the trade and joining in on bulk buying of art supplies to reduce costs
SEPTEMBER ZOOM DEMO DAY AND INFORMATION SHARING
SEPTEMBER ZOOM DEMO DAY - RECAP
Our Zoom Demo was held on September 18th. We had a small but very enthusiastic group attend to see our guest artist, Linda Lovisa, demonstrate her unique arcylic painting techniques. Her motto, "Use More Paint" and how she loads her brush were two key highlights of her presentation. Below is her finished painting, a serene scene from Northern Ontario. Linda has generously offered to answer any questions from members who attended the demo @lindalovisaartcanada@gmail.com. You can view more of Linda's art @ www.lindalovisaartcanada.ca Linda provides online art instruction via zoom.
VINEYARD VISTA PLEIN AIR SERIES - MONTE CREEK
VINEYARD VISTA at Monte Creek Winery
A Day of Plein Air in the Vineyard Recap
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The inaugural Vineyard Vista at Monte Creek Winery was a tremendous success! Artists from the TNSC and a special guest, Michael King, SFCA, gathered to capture the beauty of the vineyard through plein air painting. The scenic surroundings, with rows of lush vines, silt bluffs, and the hills in the background, provided a stunning setting for creative expression. Artists enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere, inspired conversations and shared passion for art. A wonderful blend of laughter, sharing and fun.
As the day unfolded, both artists and visitors alike were treated to live demos, a small gallery of our completed art works, and of course great food and exceptional wine from Monte Creek winery. This first event was a perfect blend of art and nature, setting the stage for more memorable experiences to come! A Super Day!
SUMMER PLEIN AIR DAZE
SUMMER PLEIN AIR DAZE - What Fun!
The TNSC held three Summer Plein Air paint-outs this summer. What a great event it was! Our enthusiastic artists met at Riverside Park Rose Gardens, the Columbia Street Look-out and Stake Lake. We were fortunate to have fabulous weather for each day and we were also fortunate to have a great turn-out of artists who shared their knowledge of plein air and support for each other. To top it off, some really great artwork was produced. Join in on the fun next summer!
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| Patricia House - Riverside Rose Garden | Cathy Tetarenko - Riverside Rose Garden | Elaine Burns - Riverside Rose Garden |
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| Barb Klie - Columbia Lookout | Darryl Nelson - Columbia Lookout | Kathleen Feschuk - Columbia Lookout |
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| Debbie Lively - Stake Lake | Elaine Burns - Stake Lake | Darryl Nelson - Stake Lake |