February 2025 Newsletter
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Welcome to our February 2025 Edition of the TNSC Newsletter
As we step into February, we're excited to bring updates, inspiration, and opportunities from the TNSC. Whether you're here to stay informed, celebrate our members' achievements, or discover upcoming events and workshops, we hope this newsletter serves as a source of creativity and connection.
Let's Dive into the latest news and happenings!
OUR NEXT ARTIST DEMO DAY - MARCH 15TH
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!
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ABOUT ALEX:
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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
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
"Spring into Art" - 2025 TNSC Spring Show
It's time to start painting for the 2025 TNSC Spring Show! This will a juried, qualifying show running from April 8th - 19th, 2025, at the Old Courthouse in Kamloops. Submissions are now open and close March 9, 2025. Open to all Exhibiting, Active and Signature members from the TNSC, COC, SOC and NOC. Please see Calls for Submission section of the newsletter below. More information coming soon!
Time To Paint - Next Session February 2nd
TIME TO PAINT! This monthly 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 once 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: 10 Artists"
Register for the remaining 3 sessions for $10: TIMETOPAINT
Drop-ins are welcome: $5 at the door
Dates: One Sunday each month, 10am - 1pm
Location: Riverside Park, lower lounge in Heritage House. Free parking.
2025: Feb 2, March 2, May 4
LIFE DRAWING @ OLD COURTHOUSE (TNSC)
Would you like to practice your drawing skills in a casual, friendly atmosphere? Join us for Life Drawing sessions. We will provide models who pose unclothed or draped who range in age, gender and body shape. All levels of drawing skills are welcome from "I've never done this before but I would like to try" to the advanced.
- DATES: Sundays - February 2, 9, 16, 23
- COST: $35 for all sessions; or $10 drop in based on availability
- REGISTER HERE: LifeDrawing
- MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS WELCOME!
- TIME: 1:30 - 3:30
- WHERE: The Old Courthouse, Main Gallery, 7 Seymour St. W
For more information, please contact Patricia House,showchair@tnsc.ca
Michael King's Demo Recap
On January 22nd, twenty-eight members and guests joined the TNSC zoom to take part in Michael King's demo. He metioned the importance of simplifying the subject; focusing on shapes rather than details. He also talked about colour theory and scheme to bring up the focal point. After the demostration, he move on to critique of members' artworks and provided advices.
Here is his finished painting. Wow!
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If you enjoyed Michael's demonstration or you missed it, you may want to take his 2 day workshop, hosted by the TNSC, on May 24/25. See the Workshop section below for details!
FCA & TNSC MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME!
Have you renewed your FCA and TNSC dues yet? If not, your membership expired as of December 31st. 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 "Renewal Options" function - you will see Join a regional FCA Chapter - Click on Thompson/Nicola/Shuswap 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 year filled with your creativity!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Hello fellow members! It has been a busy year for me, having moved from Lac Le Jeune to Naramata. I'm afraid my art practice was sorely neglected and I felt I lost my creative spark. That was a scary place to be! Entering the January Strada Easel challenge really helped me regain my confidence. It was a struggle at times but I'm not one to give up on a challenge! Have you ever faced a similar struggle? There are ways to break through it! Allow yourself to take a break (it's OK!), try some new techniques or just "play" with your paints and brushes and see what transpires. No pressure! Losing creative spark is common for an artist, just know it will return with renewed focus, deeper inspiration and growth. As always, I would enjoy hearing from you! email me @president@tnsc.ca
MEMBER NEWS
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I am thrilled to find my painting "Fall Fair & Rodeo was selected for 2025 Scenes from Canada Exhibit. This painting is based on my photo taken in North Thompson Fall Fair in Barriere, BC, and incredible showcase of skills by ranchers and ranch hands. The exhibit is from Feb. 11 - March 2, both in gallery and online.
Frieda wanted to let us know that the Shuswap Artist Collective will be showing at: Gallery Atelier (atelierwob.com) unit 1 - 321 Hudson Ave. NE, Salmon Arm, BC. The show is titled "Where Are You" A Journey Through Landscapes and Beyond. The show takes place from Feb. 3 - 28th, 2025; opening Friday, Feb. 7 4pm - 8 pm. Thanks Frieda!
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CALLS FOR ENTRY
TNSC SPRING SHOW - JURIED/QUALIFYING
"SPRING INTO ART"
Plans are underway for the TNSC Spring Show, "Spring into Art". Start planning now as submissions close on March 9th. 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 : 2025SPRINGSHOWRULES
Federation of Canadian of Artists
The FCA 2025 Exhibition Submission Calendar is now available! Access it here: 2025 FCA Calendar
FCA Annual International Representational: Submit by February 15
FCA Curated Collection March/April: Submit by February 10
FCA Materials Matter: Submit by February 20
KAMLOOPS ARTS COUNCIL
- Art Exposed Submissions for Art Exposed 2025 is now open. Local artists are invited to submit up to 2 pieces in 2D or 3D. The exhibit will be Friday, March 7 – Saturday, March 15. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: February 15, 2025 at midnight. MORE INFORMATION: ARTEXPOSED
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KAC looking for Volunteers for the Opening Night!
For Art Exposed, KAC is looking for volunteers who are not participating artists to operate a fabulous opening night on Friday March 7th. If you are interested, please contact us at admin@kamloopsarts.ca or apply at Volunteer - Kamloops Arts Council
- Applications are officially open for Art in the Park 2025. Art in the Park is a premiere artist show and sale held outdoors annually on July 1st, as part of the Canada Day Celebrations for the City of Kamloops, BC. Applications are juried and based on the originality, quality and craftsmanship of the product you intend to sell. Artists must be current members of the Kamloops Arts Council to participate in the event. For more information and to apply click here >> Art in the Park - Kamloops Arts Council
Coming October 2025! - TNSC NON-JURIED SHOW
"UNTITLED II" - TNSC All-Members are Invited to Submit
This interactive edcucational exhibition is a follow-up to the popular 'UNTITLED' show held in 2023. All TNSC members are invited to submit to this non-juried showand sale event. It is intended to be fun, educational, and interactive! All works submitted must be “UNTITLED”. Visitors will be provided with “sticky notes” to suggest a title name and express what speaks to them about the art. Think smaller sized artworks so we can have as many artists participate as possible. Stay tuned for more details and submission information in the coming months!
Call for Artists - Art Zone Sun Peaks
Display your art at Guest Services and Tourism Sun Peaks from March to November 2025. Interested artists are invited to submit their expression of interest to the Art Zone Event Coordinator at billfell357@gmail.com More information here: ARTZONE
Call for Submissions – Gallery 635
The lazy hazy days of summer. Submit up to 3 works for jury consideration. Preference will be given to work that is a minimum of 36” in length. Some smaller work may be accepted. Submission deadline: May 8, 2025 Submit to: deb.fong@hotmail.com Subject line should say: Gallery 635 - The lazy hazy days of summer
WORKSHOPS AND OPPORTUNITIES
TNSC WORKSHOP with MICHAEL KING - May 2025
Abstracting Landscapes: Rethinking Your Approach to Painting
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About the Instructor:
Michael King, a Canadian painter, is passionate about plein air (outdoor) painting, concentrating on capturing the essence of the landscape. His direct experiences in the outdoors serve as a driving force behind the creation of his more extensive studio works. Always looking for the nuance of light, shape and colour, he combines representational elements with an Impressionistic style. His paintings strike a balance between realistic observation and abstract interpretation resulting in a unique and captivating aesthetic.
With his formal education in Industrial Design from Carleton University in Ottawa, King’s career in product design influenced his approach to his art. King places a strong emphasis on mastery of the technical aspects of painting, design and his need for simplicity.
As an enthusiastic instructor, his workshops teach painting and design in a straightforward, accessible manner with a philosophy grounded in scientific fundamentals of perception, anatomy and observation, along with time-proven principles of art. View Michael's website here: MICHAELKINGART
DATE: May 24/25
Time: TBA
Place: The Old Courthouse, Upstairs, 7 Seymour Street W, Kamloops
This workshop will fill up fast. Book your spot today!
Register here: MICHAELKINGWORKSHOP
DEBBIE LIVELY - STUDIO DROP IN CLASSES
Bring unfinished paintings or start a new one. Lots of one to one help with all painting techniques and mediums! Come have some fun and paint!
Times: Every Third week - Tues 9-12 or 1:30-4:30; Wed 1-4; or, Thurs 9-12 or 1:30-4:30 Cost: $60
Place: Debbie's Studio, 517 Lynwood Ave, Kamloops
Class maximum 5 students. Please contact Debbie for the class dates schedule – debbiemilnerlively@gmail.com This is a fun class, full of positive creative energy!
FCA ONLINE MENTORSHIPS
MORE INFORMATION ON ALL FCA COURSES CAN BE FOUND HERE:
FCA COURSES
FCA Zoom Opportunities
- Painting Trees with Confidence - Ann Willsie, SFCA, Online
Fridays, February 7 -28, 10:00am - 1:00pm - Online Drawing with Mark Anthony "Interpretations from Life"
Thursdays, March 13 - April 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm - Colour Unleashed with Mel Williamson
Tuesday, Feb 4 - 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm (PST) - Online Critique with Lalita Hamill, AFCA, via Zoom
Thursday, Feb 6, 10:00am - 12:00pm (PST)
FCA SPRING 2025 MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The Federation of Canadian Artists' Foundations Program offers you choice in how you approach your artistic development. It offers you a simpler, expedient, and more enjoyable path to get there; through practical, hands-on, foundational training.Master Instructors have collaborated with each other to bring you this cohesive and progressive foundational program.
Spring 2025 - Wednesday Evening 10-Week Program
Dates: Starting March 5th - May 7th, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm (PDT)
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: $520 for Members | $570 for Non-Members
2025 FCA Summer Retreat
LOCATION: Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
DATES: Sunday - Friday, June 22nd - 27th,2025
MORE INFORMATION: FCASUMMERRETREAT
2025 FCA Fall Retreat
LOCATION: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
DATES: Sunday - Friday, September 28th - October 3rd, 2025
MORE INFORMATION: FCAFALLRETREAT
Did you know the TNSC has a Calendar of Events posted to its website for 2024/2025? There are a number of exciting events taking place that you might like to know about - Plein Air Days, Art Shows and workshops. Keep up on what's happening in your Chapter! You can find the calender here
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