Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the FCA

Plein Air 2024

Plein Air Continues into the Fall!

A small group TNSC Plein air painters from Salmon Arm & Kamloops gathered at Adam's River, where resilience of nature was on full display.  Despite recent recent fires in the area, much of the landscape was coming back to life, with some parts miraculously untouched. Surrounded by vibrant colours of autumn, the artists found themselves in a scene rich with flowing water, and brilliant fall foliage

Adam’s River Salmon Run Plein Air Adam’s River Plein Air gang
Diane Aukey Patti L Smith

'On the Shore of the Adam's River'
Diane Akey, acrylic on panel, 12x16

Patti L Smith - sketching
Cathy Tetarenko Echo’s of Fall on Adam’s River Watercolor by Max Grass
Echoes of Autumn on Adam's River'
Cathy Tetarenko, oil

'Autumn's Flow at Adam's River''
Max Grass, watercolour

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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! Here are some highlights of the art created from our paint-out at Stake Lake!

Max Grass at Inks Lake   Darryl Nelson - Stake Lake Debbie Lively - Stake Lake 
 Max Grass (Inks Lake)  Darryl Nelson  Debbie Lively

Privato Winery Vineyard Vista2025

VINEYARD VISTA - A Day of Plein Air in the Vineyard Series

Sunday, August 24th

We invite you to our plein air event at Privato Vineyard and Winery.  Join us for a unique celebration of creativity and nature as we capture the stunning beauty of the vineyards in real-time. We have collaborated with Privato to bring you this super event. Whether you’re painting or simply enjoying the atmosphere, these events are a perfect blend of art, nature, and local flavour. 

At Privato 🍇 enjoy a vibrant day filled with live music 🎶 and delicious offerings from an on-site food truck, while TNSC artists paint en plein air  throughout the vineyard. Art will be available for sale, giving visitors a chance to take home a piece of the day.

Don't miss this unique fusion of art and viticulture. Bring your paint gear and pick a beautiful spot to paint, there are plenty! Connection, Creativity, Nature and Wine! And of course, Fun!

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Monte Creek Vineyard Vista 2025

Monte Creek VINEYARD VISTA - A Day of Plein Air in the Vineyard Series

Sunday, September 7th

We invite you to our plein air event at Monte Creek Vineyard and Winery.  Join us for a unique celebration of creativity and nature as we capture the stunning beauty of the vineyards in real-time. We have collaborated with Monte Creek to bring you this super event. Whether you’re painting or simply enjoying the atmosphere, these events are a perfect blend of art, nature, and local flavour. 

Don't miss this unique fusion of art and viticulture. Bring your paint gear and pick a beautiful spot to paint, there are plenty! Connection, Creativity, Nature and Wine! And of course, Fun!

Registration for TNSC Members

Registration for Non-TNSC Members

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