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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Our next Plein Air Day will be on Sunday, June 4th, from 10am - 1pm.  Join other artists for a day of painting at the Thompson Rivers University Botanical Gardens.  The gardens will be in spring bloom with an abundance of floral and fauna to paint.  There is a lovely gazebo and no end to the subject matter for a beautiful painting.  Engage with other artists for sharing, connecting and learning about the craft of Plein Air!  Or, just come out and enjoy the beautiful sunshine and fresh air.  Painting buddies are welcome - bring a friend!

Date:  SUNDAY, JUNE 4 Time:  10am - 1pm  Place:  TRU Gardens, 1030 University Drive Bring: Painting Gear, Snacks, Hat, Smiles

 Directions:  Enter TRU from McGill onto University Drive; go through the roundabout; Gardens will be on your left.  1030 University Drive

SHOW THEME:  "UNTITLED"

DEADLINE TO SUMBIT ARTWORK EXTENDED TO JUNE 30

This is a non-juried exhibition of the works of the ALL Members of The Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the FCA being held at the Kamloops Arts Council's Main Gallery . This includes Supporting, Active, AFCA, and SFCA members!

Artists often have difficultly coming up with creative or distinctive titles for their work. In this show, visitors will be provided “sticky notes” to write what they think a piece should be called and then stick it next to the piece they came up with a title for. Visitors may do as few or as many titles suggestions as they want for any or all of the works shown. The titles will allow visitors and artists to express what speaks to them about a piece to others.

The only catch is that ALL works MUST be “UNTITLED”.

For more information and to submit click HERE

"High Country" Lynda Boutilier, Pastel 14x10 from the 2022 TNSC Summer Show and Sale

The 2023 TNSC Fall Regional Show is being planned for September 2023.  This will be a Qualifiying Show with the FCA and will be open to all regional members of the TNSC, Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and South Okanagan.  Our poplular "Passion for Painting" day is returning featuring demonstrations from our guest artists and judges. The show will be held at the Old Courthouse Gallery.  Get those paint brushes working!!  More details to come.

2022 TNSC Fall Regional Show - Winning Artwork