The Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists has over 50 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, meetings to participate in the planning of Chapter activities, critiques to help you grow artistically, demonstrations in various mediums and techniques, guest speakers from near and far, and fellowship with other artists.
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TNSC 18TH ANNUAL JURIED REGIONAL ART SHOW
The Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists is proud to host its 18th Annual Regional Fine Art Show. The art show attracts the best of the best artists from Kamloops, Shuswap and the Okanagan. Immerse yourself and your senses in a variety of artworks, genres, mediums and subject matter.
Date: September 26 – October 7
Time: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm
Location: The Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 Seymour Street West, Kamloops, BC
This year, there will be three first place awards and two Awards of Excellence. Make your vote count for the “People’s Choice Award”. Experience professional artists at the easel first hand! Most days, invited artists will put on a live demonstration. This is your opportunity to ask questions of the artists.
Here is a sneak peak of the show.
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Blair Dunlop - End of Shift | Sharon Duguay - Glowing | Juve Furtado - Rascal |
You won't want to miss attending our poplular "Passion for Painting" day on Sunday, September 24th, featuring demonstrations from our guest artists and judges. The demonstration day will be held at the Old Courthouse. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information and to register, click here: PASSIONFORPAINTING
PASSION FOR PAINTING - ARTIST DEMONSTRATION DAY
Have you ever wanted to look over the shoulder of an artist while they work their magic? That is what Passion for Painting allows you to do!
This Fall, in conjunction with the Chapter Show, the TNSC hosts three Signature Status Artists to demonstrate their professional art practice in a variety of mediums to TNSC members and the public.
REGISTER HERE: PASSIONFORPAINTING
Demo Artists include:
**Due to unforeseen circumstances, one of our judges, Jan Poynter is unable to attend the demonstration day. A big thank you to Debbie Lively for stepping in to provide us with her artist demo on Sunday.
TNSC GROUP EVENT - "TIME TO PAINT"
Do you ever feel like you don't have the “Time to Paint”? Well, how about setting aside some time for yourself to join up with fellow TNSC members for “Time to Paint”! We have booked the art room at the Heritage House to meet as a group and paint. Each artist gets their own table. Set aside a Sunday of each month from 10am – 1pm for a wonderful opportunity to meet with friends, share art tips, see what others are working on and mainly to find “Time to Paint”. STARTING IN OCTOBER!
Limit: 10 Artists Cost: $25 all 7 sessions
Register Here: TIMETOPAINT
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Dates: We will meet on Sundays, 10 - 1.Location: Riverside Park, lower lounge in Heritage House.Free parking. 2023: October 1, November 12, December 32024: January 7, February 4, March 3, May 5 |
Our Plein Air Days have concluded for this year. They were a great success with several members attending to paint in beautiful locations throughout Kamloops and area. There was friendship, learning and challenges of painting in the great outdoors. Everyone added some new knowledge to their skill sets and went home with some beautiful artwork. Plan to join us next summer! You never know where the adventure will take you! Looking for more group painting time? Join us for "Time to Paint"!
Some moments captured this summer.
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