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Membership-driven non-profit organization with the purpose of supporting the professional development of visual artists in Canada.

The Federation of Canadian Artist is a membership-driven, not-for-profit organization, founded in 1941 by Canadian artist, one of whom was Group of Seven luminary Lawren Harris. The FCA is dedicated to provide
an opportunity for artistic growth, professional development and accreditation to visual artists of various skill levels, with the aim to promote and improve the recognition and professional standing of practicing artists in the community and to stimulate public interest in the growth of Canadian culture. Our activities include workshops, juried and non-juried gallery exhibitions, print publications, critiques, demonstrations, special events, and much more. With over 2,400 members and 11 Chapters in Western Canada, the FCA provides a strong networking service for emerging and established artist, as well as everyone who appreciates art.

10/21/2026

🎨 Mastering Skin Tones in the Portrait With Cara Bain, AFCA 🎨⁠
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📅 Sat, Dec 5th
⏲️ 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM (PCT)⁠
📍 Federation Academy, 1310 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S1⁠
↗️ Suitable for Beginner & Intermediate Level⁠
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♦️ Workshop Overview ♦️⁠
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You will learn to paint portraits with vibrant skin tones full of life and expression. Starting with a short painting exercise, you will learn to mix and apply colour tiles that convey a simple, three-dimensional head. You’ll come away from this workshop with the tools you need to paint your own captivating portraits!
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🔗 Learn More: https://federationacademy.ca/mastering-skin-tones

🔗 Register Here:⁠ https://artists.ca/courses/view/id/2936
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10/20/2026

✨️ The 2026 Success! Exhibition is now open and on display at the Federation Gallery! ✨️⁠
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This exhibition displays the works of our member artists who have successfully been juried from Exhibiting status to Associate and Signature status. Come witness the artistic excellence of our newly Elected Artists and celebrate their Success!⁠
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We would also like to invite you to our Opening Reception in celebration of this showcase and the stunning artworks. Please join us for this event at the Federation Gallery on Friday, October 23rd, from 3PM to 5PM. 🎉⁠
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This exhibition is on display from October 20th till November 1st, 2026. ⁠
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All the works are viewable online at artists.ca 🖌️⁠
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Link in Bio.

10/20/2026

🎨 The Concept Game with Leanne Christie, SFCA
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📅 Tuesdays, Oct 27 & Nov 3, 2026
⏲️ 6.00 PM - 8.30 PM (PDT)⁠
📍 Online via Zoom⁠
↗️ Intermediate/Advanced level
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🗣️ Student Testimonials 🗣️⁠
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👉️ "Leanne is very knowledgeable. She is a wonderful person to have a discussion with, in any style of painting."⁠

👉️ "Leanne was very encouraging and gives very thoughtful suggestions. I also enjoyed listening to all the feedback for the other artists."⁠

👉️ "Leanne is fabulous! Two thumbs up and I will join more online critiques again." ⁠

👉️ "What an opportunity to have an artist of that stature look at your work!" ⁠

👉️ "For Leanne: I loved it that you had spent time looking at each artist's website before the session, to situate their pieces in the larger body of their work."⁠

🔗 Learn more: https://federationacademy.ca/concept-game-with-leanne
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🔗 Register here: https://artists.ca/courses/view/id/2909
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10/19/2026

🎨 Town And Country Workshop with Dale Byhre, SFCA ⁠
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📅 Sat & Sun, Oct 24th - 25th, 2026⁠
⌚️ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PDT)⁠
📍 Federation Academy, 1310 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S1⁠
↗️ Level: Open to All Levels⁠
🎨 Medium: Acrylic, Gouache & Oil⁠
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🔷 Workshop Overview 🔷⁠
Explore the charm of urban and rural landscapes through a loose, expressive approach to acrylic painting. From quaint streets and historic architecture to rolling fields and winding country roads, students will learn to simplify and transform everyday scenes into vibrant paintings with strong design, colour, and atmosphere.
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🔗 Learn More: https://federationacademy.ca/town-and-country-workshop⁠
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🔗 Register Here: https://artists.ca/courses/view/id/2924⁠
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- Link in Bio! -

10/16/2026

🎨 Simplifying and Loosening Up with Watercolours with Tim Bennison, AFCA
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📅 Sat, Oct 31st, 2026
⏲️ 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM (PDT)
📍 Federation Academy on Granville Island, 1310 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S1
↗️ Beginner/Intermediate Level⁠
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🗣️ Student Testimonials 🗣️⁠
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👉️ “Tim was amazing! He provided such great information and gave assignments based on what we learned."⁠
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👉️ "I would like to deeply thank Tim for the thoughtful way he presented new information. For reviewing each previous class before showing/demonstrating new material. He's critiquing was thoughtfully presented that I looked forward to having my artwork evaluated. First time ever! Tim is a wonderful communicator and an amazing artist." ⁠
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🔗 Learn more: https://federationacademy.ca/simplifying-and-loosening

🔗 Register here: https://artists.ca/courses/view/id/2935
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- Link in Bio! -

10/15/2026

⏰️ Submissions for the 2026 Ten Squared, Cubed exhibition close TONIGHT! Don’t miss out on displaying your 10” x 10” creations with your fellow artists in this charming showcase. Submit before midnight! ⏳️

✨️ This is an annual fundraising exhibition, with proceeds supporting the FCA.

🌎️ Open to ALL Artists Internationally ⁠
🖥️ In-gallery & Online Exhibition⁠
🎨🗿 Accepting 2D and 3D submissions in all FCA permitted media⁠
🏆️ People’s Choice Award: 15% off on select FCA programs

Submit now at artists.ca 🖌️

10/14/2026

🎨 The Concept Game with Leanne Christie, SFCA
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📅 Tuesdays, Oct 27 & Nov 3, 2026
⏲️ 6.00 PM - 8.30 PM (PDT)⁠
📍 Online via Zoom⁠
↗️ Intermediate/Advanced level
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♦️ About the instructor - Leanne Christie, SFCA ♦️⁠
Urban Oil painter Leanne M Christie has a reputation for complex paintings that are built with powerful brushwork and the sophisticated manipulation of her medium. Christie’s concept of complexity through the inclusion of active and passive time as a catalytic element in the paintings; finds the perfect partner in her urban subjects, which are naturally founded on the complex relationships of the urban citizen and urban politics.

🔗 Learn more: https://federationacademy.ca/concept-game-with-leanne
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🔗 Register here: https://artists.ca/courses/view/id/2909
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- Link in Bio! -

10/13/2026

🎨 Town And Country Workshop with Dale Byhre, SFCA ⁠
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📅 Sat & Sun, Oct 24th - 25th, 2026⁠
⌚️ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PDT)⁠
📍 Federation Academy, 1310 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S1⁠
↗️ Level: Open to All Levels⁠
🎨 Medium: Acrylic, Gouache & Oil⁠

🔷 Dale’s Creative Guidance 🔷⁠
Each day begins with a demonstration on a 16" × 20" painting, followed by a second 8" × 10" demo in the afternoon, reinforcing key concepts through a quicker study. Students are encouraged to paint boldly with larger brushes, focusing on capturing the essence of a scene rather than fine detail.

Students may also work on personal projects during the workshop, receiving individual guidance on composition, colour, and painting techniques.
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🔗 Learn More: https://federationacademy.ca/town-and-country-workshop⁠
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🔗 Register Here: https://artists.ca/courses/view/id/2924⁠
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- Link in Bio! -

10/12/2026

🎉 Celebrate boundless creativity with the 2026 Limitless exhibition! This showcase invites you to step out of your comfort zone and explore diverse mediums, styles and subjects. Submit by November 12th, and compete for award prizes totaling $600 CAD! ✨️

🌎️ Open to ALL Artists Internationally ⁠
🖥️ Online Juried Exhibition⁠
🎨 Open to 2D submissions only
🏆️ $300 CA First Place Prize, $200 CA Second Place Prize, $100 CA Third Place Prize

Submit now at artists.ca 🖌️

10/09/2026

The Federation Gallery will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving.

Additionally, the gallery will also be closed from October 16–19 for the installation of our upcoming exhibition, Success!. Our office will remain open on weekdays, and artists are welcome to pick up or drop off their work during this period.

We’ll be back to our regular gallery hours on Tuesday, October 20. We look forward to welcoming you to Success! and sharing this exciting new exhibition with you.✨️

Wishing everyone a relaxing and joyful Thanksgiving!

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+16046818534

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