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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SUMMER PLEIN AIR DAZE!

The second TNSC Summer Plein Air paint-out was spectacular!  We met at the Columbia Street Look-out and what a view it was! The sun provided beautiful light against the hills and deepened the reflections in the river.  Never tried Plein Air before?  Don't worry - everyone at every level is welcome to attend!  Join in on the fun and hone your observation skills of nature at its best!  Join us for next outdoor painting!  

• When:  Sunday, August 11, 2024
• Where:  Stake Lake Ski Trails Parking Lot
• Time:  10:00am - 12:00 noon

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT STAKE LAKE!

Lalita Hamill Workshop - October 5/6, 2024

We are bringing Lalita to you in October to further our very popular Foundation Skills Program. This weekend workshop will be all about "Working from Photographs”.  Artists use reference photos in many different ways depending on their practice.  It is an essential tool for any artist serving as a reference to fill in the gaps where our memory or imagination may need a little inspiration.  Lalita will expand on the use of photos in your artistic practice and show you how to get the most out of your pictures.

More details to follow in the next couple of months!  If you are already interested and know what Lalita brings to the easel, secure your spot here: LALITAHAMILL

ABOUT LALITA

Lalita Hamill is a professional fine artist living in Langley, BC, Canada.  She discovered her artistic abilities as a young adult during the final year of her Philosophy degree at the University of Victoria. Subsequent years of drawing led to four years of study at the Vancouver Academy of Art, where she received instruction by classically trained painters.

Lalita specializes in oil and is also skilled at acrylics, watercolours, and drawing media. She is most well known for her award-winning figures, portraits, and still lifes. By exploring the human condition through emotive figures and narratives, Lalita's artwork inspires viewers to reflect on who they are, how they relate to their environment and others, and what really matters.  With over thirty years teaching experience, Lalita is a well respected teacher, mentor, and art assessor. On account of the success of her contemporary atelier program at her studio in Walnut Grove, Lalita was asked to design the Foundations Program for the Federation of Canadian Artists. 

TNSC Fall Regional Art Show and Sale! "Falling for Art"

The Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter (TNSC) of the Federation of Canadian Artists proudly presents its 20th Annual Juried Regional Fine Art Show. This prestigious event, held at the Old Courthouse Gallery, showcases the finest artists from Kamloops, Shuswap, and the Okanagan, offering an immersive experience in a diverse array of artworks, genres, mediums, and subject matter.

Date:   October 22 – November 2

Time:  Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

Location:  The Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 Seymour St W, Kamloops

Awards: Three top awards and three Honourable Mentions will be presented. Attendees can also participate by voting for three “People’s Choice Awards.”

SUBMISSIONS DUE:  SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2O24 @ 11:59PM

SUMBIT HERE:  TNSCFALLSHOW2024

For more information, contact Patricia House, TNSC Show Chair
Email:  showchair@tnsc.ca  Website:  https://tnsc.ca/

ART IN THE PARK - TNSC MEMBERSHIP BOOTH

The TNSC hosted a membership booth at Art in the Park this year.  Art in the Park is Kamloops biggest and most attended art fair and 2024 did not disappoint!  The weather was perfect and over 4,000 people came out to celebrate both Canada Day and the vibrant art community we have in Kamloops.  We were thrilled to have so many people drop by our booth to talk "art" and the benefits of becoming a member with the Federation of Canadian Artists and the TNSC!  It was a very encouraging day and we hope to see some new faces join our group in the very near future.  All in all the day was a success!  A big shout out of thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers and the Kamloops Arts Council for a great event!

AT ART IN THE PARK, OUR THREE ARTIST VOLUNTEERS COLLABORATED ON ONE PAINTING!
The results are spectacular and some lucky person will be the receipient of this fine painting!

Looking to join the TNSC and be part of our vibrant artistic community?  Please contact Cathy Tetarenko @membershipchair@tnsc.ca

TNSC 2024 SPRING SHOW WINNERS ANNOUNCED

What a show it was!  First off, a big shout out of thanks to everyone who volunteered to install the show, do a gallery sit or two, perform painting demos and help take down.  Many hands really make the job eaiser and the best part is the camaraderie.  Thank you to all the artists who entered the show and took the opportunity to showcase their work. Here are your top awards!

Three top placement awards:

First Place Kit Bell, AFCA  Nothing More

Second Place Christine Sherwood  Moment in Time.

Third Place Jetta Williams Deep Blue Hunger

Three Honourable Mentions:

Honourable Mention Nancy Allison Sparkling Winter Day

Honourable Mention Claire Burnham The Storm Rolling In

Honourable Mention Cheryl Potter Hollyhock

First People's Choice Shannon Dana - Rock Song

Second People's Choice Claire Burnham - The Storm Rolling In

Third People's Choice Mairi Budreau - Last Light in the Grasslands

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ARTISTS and to all the artists who had their works juried into our Spring Show!  It was a stellar collection of artwork.