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

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TNSC ARTIST DEMO - MARCH 15

Alex Fong takes us into his world of "Strange and Wonderful"

Alex Fong - Strange and Wonderful 30" x 40" Watercolour

Join us on March 15th to welcome Alex Fong! Alex's watercolours offer an impressionistic view of nature, often accented by a sense of joy and whimsy. "There's an intriguing mystical quality with watercolour which is almost spiritual in nature," says Fong. "The way an image is painted can change, even as the paint is drying. To a large extent, the medium does the work." Come and see Alex work his magic with watercolour!

Bio: Born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1956, Fong's interest in art began as a child. It was during a two-year course in interior design that he discovered watercolour, and the freedom of colour and expression that matches his vision of the world. His work reflects both his extensive study of oriental artists, and the influence of impressionists such as Van Gogh and Monet.

There will be a critique session so if you have a work in progress that you would like some feedback on, please submit it to showchair@tnsc.ca prior to March 8th.

Date:  Saturday, March 15th, 2025
Time:  10am - 1pm
Location: In-Person at Heritage House, 100 Lorne Street, Upper Lounge
Members:  No Charge 
Non-Members Welcome: $5.00 Please register here: ALEXFONGDEMO

TNSC SPRING SHOW - JURIED/QUALIFYING

"SPRING INTO ART"
Plans are underway for the TNSC Spring Show, "Spring into Art".  Start planning now! Submissions are now open and close on March 17th.  The show will be held at the Old Courthouse Main Gallery from April 8 - 19th.  This will be a juried, qualifying show open to all FCA Exhibiting, Active and Signature members from the TNSC, COC, SOC and NOC.  As always, we look forward to a stellar show with walls filled with your master works! 

Submission link:  TNSCSPRINGSHOW 
Rules and Further Information here:  SPRINGSHOWRULES

TIME TO PAINT IS UNDERWAY!  This Sunday event is a great way to share knowledge and skills in a small and welcoming group setting. Each artist gets their own table.  Bring your work in progress or start something new, your easel and supplies. The group meets on a Sunday, twice a month, from 10am – 1pm.  Spend time with friends you know or make new friends, share art tips and give yourself the “Time to Paint”!  Limit:  12 Artists

Register here $10 for remaining sessions: TIMETOPAINT  Additional cost of $10 covers all the added days. 

$5 Drop In

Dates:  Sundays, ,10 am - 1pm ----- Feb 23, March 2, March 23, April 13, May 4, May 18

Location: Riverside Park, lower lounge in Heritage House. Free parking.

 

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of the TNSC will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, prior to our Artist Demonstration.  A quorum of members is needed to proceed with the AGM, so please make an effort to attend.  The following positions are vacant: President, Vice President and Treasurer.  As you can see, now is the time for our members to step up and help the TNSC stay viable.  If you are interested in joining the Executive and would like more information, please contact Elaine Burns -president@tnsc.ca  or Cathie Peters -treasurer@tnsc.ca   The agenda and reports will be sent out prior to the meeting.

Date:  Saturday, March 15, 2025
Time: 10:00am
Place:  Heritage House, Upper Lounge, 100 Lorne Street, Kamloops

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