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Welcome to the North Okanagan Chapter of the FCA
Jurying via the FCA Online System
Chapter Members can access the submission process through an URL that is distributed by the Show Chair who is determined by your local chapter. This person will be the one point of contact for Head Office when creating your call for submission. The Show Chair works with your Exhibition Committee and the President of the Chapter to make the exhibition a reality.
To learn more click on the link: FCA online jurying process
To learn more click on the link: FCA online jurying process
Coming Soon to the Coatcheck Gallery
The Coatcheck gallery show will run from May 15 to July 17, 2017. This is a non-juried show with the theme, “Our Canada”.
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NEEDED: Member volunteers for hanging the "Our Canada" show on May 15th, promotion for the show and organizing for opening reception.
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New OTE Artist
Check out the On the Easel page to learn more about Terry Greenhough, our feature artist for the spring season.
CALL FOR ENTRIES-OASIS 2017 National Art Show
This is an FCA Open National juried, qualifying show. It is open to all Active and Signature members of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Click on the link to learn more: OASIS Art Show 2017
When was the last time you checked out Artists Around Town?
Click on the link below and learn more about what our local chapter members are up to. And a call out to all our artists to please send details of upcoming shows that can be included on our AAT page.
Thinking about applying for Signature Status?
Signature Status with the FCA stands for a certain level of excellence achieved by the individual artist. There is a process to be followed and deadlines to be met in order to meet the eligibility requirements. There are two types of Signature Status:
- Associate Membership (AFCA)
- Senior Membership (SFCA)
NOFCA Christmas Potluck Lunch and Painting Exchange
Andy Warhol,1958
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Thursday, December 15, 2016 12 – 2 pm at Mackie Lake House,7804 Kidston Rd The theme this year is the "Spirit of Winter" This could mean anything from sports (skiing, skating…) to spirits (snowmen, wine, Santa…) Size: 12 X 12 inches, any medium Please bring a dish – a small appetizer or dessert to share Click on the Christmas tree for additional details. |
Chapter Member Recognized
Colleen J Dyson received the Silver Medal in the FCA Signature Medal Show in Vancouver, for her painting Across the Tracks II.
The Results Are In
Our local elections are done and our new Executive is in place. To those members who are stepping back, we thank you for your service and support. To those members stepping forward we welcome you and we know you will work hard to keep our chapter vital and moving forward. Click here to see who our new executive is.
Do you enjoy being a member of the NOFCA?
Local membership fees are due the end of December, and our FCA dues also have to be paid. Click on the link below if you want to pay your FCA dues online: artists.ca/membership_chapters/renew_your_membership_for_2017
To cover your local chapter fees you can drop a check off at the Arts Centre, in our NOFCA dropbox.
Don't delay as this time of year can become very busy and these tasks can sometimes get lost in the Christmas build up.
To cover your local chapter fees you can drop a check off at the Arts Centre, in our NOFCA dropbox.
Don't delay as this time of year can become very busy and these tasks can sometimes get lost in the Christmas build up.
Our NOFCA Annual General Meeting is fast approaching
Time and Location:Thursday, November 17, 12-2:00 pm at the Vernon Community Arts Centre.
Mark the date on your calendar and plan to attend – everyone’s welcome!
This is an important meeting as we will be voting for the new executive. Up for election will be the following positions: president, vice president, secretary, workshops, and one position on exhibitions. If you are interested in any of these roles, please make sure you attend and participate in the election process. If you have a person in mind that you would like to nominate for any of these positions, have a conversation with that individual and encourage them to participate as well. We have a fine organisation and it needs a full executive to continue to thrive so please plan on attending and getting involved.
Mark the date on your calendar and plan to attend – everyone’s welcome!
This is an important meeting as we will be voting for the new executive. Up for election will be the following positions: president, vice president, secretary, workshops, and one position on exhibitions. If you are interested in any of these roles, please make sure you attend and participate in the election process. If you have a person in mind that you would like to nominate for any of these positions, have a conversation with that individual and encourage them to participate as well. We have a fine organisation and it needs a full executive to continue to thrive so please plan on attending and getting involved.
Diversity Show Participants and Winners
Congratulations to the following artists who were accepted in to the Diversity show at the Vernon Public Art Gallery, running from October 13 – December 21, 2016:
Holly Smith, Kathy Munts, Linda Hunt, Margaret McSweeney Dawn Scott, Eileen Sawracki,
Martha Moore SCA, Wendy Goodall, Cynthia Langford, Eileen Sawracki, Colleen Faulkner, James Postill, Linda Edwards, Amanda Shatzko, Ev McDougall, Melissa Dinwoodie, Joyce Upex, Diana Gritten, Kathryn Ross and Juve Furtado AFCA
The Award Winners were:
First Place, Dawn Scott for her painting “Beach Perspective”
Second Place: Margaret McSweeney for “Spring Greens”
Third Place: Holly Smith for “Contemplation II”
With Awards of Excellence going to:
Juve Furtado AFCA for “Wild Sage”
Ev McDougall for “Sea Turtle”
Joyce Upex for “Bear Valley, Lumby”
Holly Smith, Kathy Munts, Linda Hunt, Margaret McSweeney Dawn Scott, Eileen Sawracki,
Martha Moore SCA, Wendy Goodall, Cynthia Langford, Eileen Sawracki, Colleen Faulkner, James Postill, Linda Edwards, Amanda Shatzko, Ev McDougall, Melissa Dinwoodie, Joyce Upex, Diana Gritten, Kathryn Ross and Juve Furtado AFCA
The Award Winners were:
First Place, Dawn Scott for her painting “Beach Perspective”
Second Place: Margaret McSweeney for “Spring Greens”
Third Place: Holly Smith for “Contemplation II”
With Awards of Excellence going to:
Juve Furtado AFCA for “Wild Sage”
Ev McDougall for “Sea Turtle”
Joyce Upex for “Bear Valley, Lumby”
NOFCA Monthly Meeting
NOFCA Webmaster Wendy Goodall gave an introductory presentation on the value of having a website and how to build a website that works for you. Check out the link to further explore some of the sites we looked at during our meeting:
http://www.wix.com/blog/2015/12/15-magnificent-websites-created-by-artists-and-illustrators/
Also check the Web Wanderings page to view some amazing artist studios. Leave a comment on the blog page:)
http://www.wix.com/blog/2015/12/15-magnificent-websites-created-by-artists-and-illustrators/
Also check the Web Wanderings page to view some amazing artist studios. Leave a comment on the blog page:)
Read the Vernon Morning Star article
Our chapter is getting some local exposure with a recent article by Kristin Froneman where she discusses local chapter activities, shares some FCA history and previews our upcoming show, "Diversity", coming soon to
the Vernon Public Art Gallery.
the Vernon Public Art Gallery.
Local Chapter Updates
- Pick up your ‘Let There be Light’ paintings at the Armstrong Gallery after Thanksgiving, Tuesday, Oct 11th, 11am-3pm.
- Opening Reception for “Diversity” at the Vernon Public Art Gallery is Thursday, October 13th, 6-8pm. Please plan to attend and bring a friend or two.
- Next NOFCA general meeting, Thursday, October 20th, 7-9pm. We’ll be awarding ribbons and cash prizes to those who placed in the Diversity show, and our webmaster Wendy Goodall will present on how to set up and maintain a great website, what works, what doesn’t and what we have planned for our own NOFCA website.
- “Artists Talk” at the Vernon Public Art Gallery, Saturday October 22, 1-2pm. Join the audience and learn more about your fellow artists, and their passion.
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Cynthia Langford recently had 2 paintings in the “Scenes from Western Canada” show and a third painting in the TNSC Chapter Show running from Sept 24- Oct 2nd.
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More Member Good News:
Congratulations to Terry Greenhough whose acrylic painting, "Sockeye Struggle for Life", has received an Award of Excellence in the Kamloops FCA Chapter Fall Show, starting on September 27th.
Congratulations Terry!
Armstrong Gallery Show- Latest UPDATE
The Armstrong “Let There be Light” show is back on! Paintings can be dropped off Tuesday, Sept 13th, from 11:00 to 3:00pm. Please ensure FCA exhibition labels are attached to your paintings. These labels can be downloaded from our website under the Show Information and Forms tab.
The opening reception will be on Friday, September 16, from 6-8pm. Please come out to support this event and bring your friends.
Pick up paintings, Tuesday, October 11, 11am-3pm
Congratulations to Colleen Dyson and Martha Moore:
*Colleen J Dyson AFCA SCA has had a painting accepted into the biggest exhibition of living artists in Western Canadian history, the FCA 75th Anniversary Signature Celebration and Exhibition. This exciting historical milestone runs from September 28 to October 2.
*As well Colleen had two other paintings accepted into the Society of Canadian Artists "Be Squared" Show, being held at the Leyton Gallery of Fine Art in St. John’s, NL from September 9 to October 2. This is a size-restricted show for the Elected Members of the Society.
*Martha Moore SCA has also had her painting: ”Antiquity” accepted into the SCA Elected Members show, along with Colleen Dyson's, at the Leyton Gallery of Fine Art in St. John’s, NL.
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For the first time in 10 years we're back at the Vernon Public Art Gallery for NOFCA Exhibition #3 - Juried by the FCA
Maximum Number of paintings/artist: Two. No Entry Fees and Cash Prizes!
Size restriction: Maximum 40” on the longest side.
Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG), October 13-December 21, 2016.
Paintings are to be picked up December 22, 10am-3pm.
Theme: “Diversity”, in broadest terms.
Note: When we identified “Diversity” as a working title for this exhibition, we see it as an umbrella expression for a group exhibition that will include paintings in every medium, representational and abstract in a variety of painting styles and subject matter...so this show will be about Diversity in the broadest sense.
By Wednesday, September 21st, we need two things.
1) The Title, Medium, Size (HxW), Your name and the Price of the painting(s) you’ll be exhibiting in the show to marwest2@gmail.com. This information will be on a label by your painting(s).
Example: A Few Small Nips
Oil 15 x 19
Frida Kahlo
Price
2) As well, send with your painting(s) details a one-page Artist Statement explaining what your painting is about, how it was created (and why in that particular medium), and within what context it was created. 500 words max. This information will be on the wall beside your painting. Thank you.
Jurying Submission date, location and time: Drop off your painting(s) on Monday, September 26 to the Vernon Community Arts Centre between 9:30-11am, and pick up your painting (s) that afternoon between 3-4:30pm.
Note: FCA labels must be attached to the back of each painting submitted for jurying and the painting must be properly wire for hanging. If either is missing your painting will not be included. For the FCA exhibition standards please go to the Vancouver website, artists.ca. Thank you.
By Wednesday, September 28th everyone will be notified on whether their painting was accepted or denied. Those Accepted will be instructed to deliver their painting(s) to the Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228 31 Ave, Vernon.
Painting Drop off date at the VPAG - October 5th 10am-3pm.
The opening Reception is October 13th, 6-8pm and everyone is welcome.
*** Artist Talks, Saturday October 22 at 1pm. The gallery has asked that a small group of NOFCA artists who have paintings in the show get together to talk about their work, inspiration and process. Artists who volunteered are: Margaret McSweeney, James Postill, Martha Moore and Wendy Goodall - Thanks Artists, we look forward to your talk.
The 'Diversity' exhibition will run from October 13 – December 21, 2016 and paintings are to be Picked up on December 22 between 10am - 3pm. Thanks.
And the paint goes on...
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When was the last time you looked at the Federation Gallery ? It is a one stop shop for all kinds of FCA shows. Click on the link Federation Gallery to see what other FCA members are up to in other parts of Canada, and around the globe.
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Workshop opportunity:
Upcoming October 2016 acrylic painting workshop in Naramata with Suzanne Northcott. Click on the Meetings, Events, Workshops tab (in the sidebar) to learn more. |
One of our talented chapter members, James Postill was asked to create another expansive oil mural (above) in the City of Vernon, BC. This mural will depict the history of the Powerhouse Theater building, from the days when it generated power for Vernon to its transformation into a local venue for plays. The top right-hand corner of the mural is the scene from the Powerhouse's version of the Mad Woman of Chaillot, staged for the theatre's Nov. 23rd, 1963 gala opening.
Welcome to our newest members Valerie Kordyban and Linda Edwards. And congratulations to Linda who was juried in to Active status her first day with the FCA!. We look forward to seeing your paintings in our future shows. And thanks to Colleen J Dyson AFCA SCA for reviewing Linda's beautiful paintings and jurying her in to Active status.
Congratulations to the following artists who were selected from the Kamloops 9th Annual TNSC National juried exhibition to show their work in the Salmon Arm Art Centre: Colleen J. Dyson AFCA, Juve Furtado AFCA, Margaret Robertson and Maryanne Jespersen. This show runs from May 7-28, 2016.
Cynthia Langford had a painting, "Mt Ida Resevoir" accepted into the juried CO-FCA show, Oasis 2016 at the Peachland Art Gallery July 1- Aug. 1,2016
Congratulations to Martha Moore SCA who was recently juried in to elected status with the Society of Canadian Artists (Toronto). This designation will offer Martha more Canada-wide gallery opportunities for her to exhibit her paintings.
Amanda Shatzko has a solo exhibition, “Brilliance” in the Waterfall Gallery in Vancouver. The show will run from June 16 – 30, 2016. Congratulations Amanda!
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Amanda Shatzko, Nisha Khare
Martha Moore SCA had her painting Refuge accepted in the FCA Limitless Online Exhibition, and Moon Rising accepted in the FCA Postcard Exhibition, both running June 1 – August 31, 2016. 
Martha Moore SCA, Refuge
And Mike Jell had two paintings accepted in the Limitless Exhibition, Tamarack Grove and Low Tide, Chesterman Beach (Tofino). 
Mike Jell, Low Tide, Chesterman Beach
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Amanda Shatzko, Waterfall Gallery 
Martha Moore SCA, Moon Rising
Mike Jell, Tamarack Grove
And Maryanne Jespersen also had her painting Clearly Canadian accepted in Limitless. Well done Mike and Maryanne! |
Maryanne Jespersen, Clearly Canadian
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Congratulations to the following six Artists who had their paintings accepted in the 9th Annual TNSC National juried show in Kamloops. In total our Chapter has nine paintings in this high-profile show! The paintings were created by: Colleen J Dyson AFCA, SCA who took 3rd Place for her painting "Across the Tracks", Judy Sims, Juve Furtado AFCA, Michael Jell, Martha Moore SCA, Margaret Robertson and Maryanne Jespersen. Well done Artists!! 
Colleen J Dyson AFCA, Afternoon Stroll
Colleen J Dyson AFCA, Across the Tracks
Maryanne Jespersen, Spence's Pastels & Follow Through
Colleen J Dyson AFCA SCA is having her second solo show at the Osoyoos Art Gallery on Main Street. The show is titled 'Transitions in Light and Colour: My Journey' The show will run from April 2 to 23, 2016. Martha Moore SCA had two paintings, The Fens and Refuge accepted in the SCA National Juried On-line Exhibition, March 15 - July 15, 2016 |
Judy Sims
Judy Sims, Dancers, Dance your style
Juve Furtado AFCA, Quail's Song 
Juve Furtado AFCA, Snowy Perch
Michael Jell, Lake Lilies
And Judy Sims had her painting Light in the Storm in the "Triumph" Exhibition at the Lake Country Art Gallery.
Judy Sims, Light in the Storm
Congratulations to our newest Active members: Laura Ashton and David Powter!! We're looking forward to seeing your paintings in our upcoming exhibitions, and thanks to Juve Furtado AFCA for reviewing their artwork and jurying them in. |
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Martha Moore SCA, The Fens
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Barry Rafuse SFCA and Martha Moore SCA have their paintings Arctic Ice and Golden Spirits (and others) in Arte funktional in Kelowna.
Martha Moore SCA, Golden Spirits
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Martha Moore SCA, Refuge
Barry Rafuse SFCA, Arctic Ice
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Next up - NOFCA Exhibition # 2:
September: Armstrong and Spallumcheen Art Gallery (ASMAS), theme
“Let There be Light”, non-juried.
The exhibition will feature paintings that encompass light. The phrase “Let There be Light” has been around for centuries, whether taken literally or metaphorically it offers a wide range or ways for artists to visually present light in interesting, exciting and engaging ways.
Light taken literally is visible light, which is visible to the human eye and is responsible for the sense of sight, it is emitted, absorbed and reflected from its source, the natural source of the Sun or Moon or from a wide range of human sources of light from primitive campfires to modern electric lights.
Light enhances everything it touches affecting emotion and memories, the sense of calm when we see light filtered through the branches of a tree, captured on a child’s face, brilliantly reflected off a pond, in a startling sunset or sparking campfire, these sights affect us and the options to capture light in a painting are endless.
We’ve been given every wall in the gallery to display our artwork, with no size restriction, two paintings/artist...so please paint, paint, paint! We've also been asked to involve the public in some art-related way in September, with demonstrations, artists talks, etc., and your involvement would be appreciated. Date TBA - Thank you!
Artists are encouraged to become a member of the art gallery. $10/year
By Sunday, August 21st we need two things.
1) The Title, Medium, Size (HxW), Your name and the Price of the painting you’ll be exhibiting in the show to one of the two emails below. If your last name starts with A-L send the details to joan_rowan@shaw.ca and if your last name is between M - Z please send the details to faulkner.colleen@gmail.com. This information will be on a label by your painting.
Example: Meandering Micca
Mixed Media 20 x 15
Alexander Calder
$$$$ (Note, the gallery will take a 25% commission)
2) As well, send a brief Biography and Artist Statement on one 8 1/2 x 11 page, 500 words max. This information will be put in a booklet ASMAS creates for the show. Thanks.
Drop off date: Tuesday, September 6th, between 11-3pm. Paintings must have a NOFCA exhibition label taped to the back. The form can be found under "Show information", non-juried forms. Note: Paintings must be properly wired for hanging and have the exhibition label attached, if either is missing your painting won’t be included.
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 8, 6-8pm. Everyone welcome! Invitations for family and friends will be provided by the gallery, and they also arrange the advertising for the show and provide delicious food and beverages for the opening reception.
Pick up date: Monday, October 3, 11-3pm. If you're unable to pick your painting please arrange for someone else to get it for you. ASMAS cannot store your painting and will not be responsible for art left behind. Thank you.
NOFCA Exhibition # 3:
October 13-December 22, Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG), this is a FCA juried show.
Theme: “Diversity”, in broader terms.
Note: When we identified “Diversity” as a working title for this exhibition, in discussion with the VPAG curator we see it as an umbrella expression for a group exhibition where each artist’s research and interest in conveying visual information differ; and it is this ‘diversity’ of approach that unifies the exhibition and further reflects the definition of ‘diversity’: the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc. This is a perfect opportunity for artists to produce new work which addresses ‘diversity’ from many points of view, working in their preferred medium, conveying their concept and approach in their Artist Statement.
Maximum Number of paintings/artist: Two. Entry Fee: $15/painting.
Size restriction: Maximum 40” on the longest side.
By Wednesday, September 21st, we need two things.
1) The Title, Medium, Size (HxW), Your name and the Price of the painting(s) you’ll be exhibiting in the show to marwest2@gmail.com. This information will be on a label by your painting(s).
Example: A Few Small Nips
Oil 15 x 19
Frida Kahlo
Price
2) As well, send with your painting(s) details a one-page Artist Statement explaining What your painting is about, how it was created (and why in that particular medium), and within what context it was created. 500 words max. This information will be in a booklet and made accessible to the public. Thank you.
Jurying Submission date, location and time: Drop off your painting(s) on Monday, September 26 to the Vernon Community Arts Centre between 9:30-11am, and picked up your painting (s) that afternoon between 3-4:30pm.
Note: FCA labels must be attached to the back of each painting submitted for jurying and the painting must be properly wire for hanging. If either is missing your painting will not be included. For the FCA exhibition standards please go to the Vancouver website, artists.ca. Thanks.
By Friday, September 28th everyone will be notified on whether their painting was accepted or denied. Those Accepted will be instructed to deliver their painting(s) to the Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228 31 Ave, Vernon, and when the Opening Reception is planned. And those Denied will be instructed to deliver their painting (s) to The Cracked Pot, 2913 30th Ave, Vernon. Date and time for each TBA.
Both exhibitions will run from October 13 – December 22, 2016 and those in The Cracked Pot show will be available for sale, with no commission paid to the establishment.
And in 2015 .....
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Scenes From Western Canada
Amanda Shatzko had two paintings accepted in the Scenes From Western Canada Exhibition at the Federation Gallery in Vancouver.
Art Walk 2015
If you’re looking for creative inspiration this weekend, and a bit of exercise, haul out your sneakers and visit ArtWalk in Lake Country. The show runs Saturday and Sunday at many venues in the area, and includes a wide and diverse offering of creative excellence, including paintings and artwork from many of our NOFCA members. Attend the event and show your support for:
Colleen J. Dyson, Pam Furlong, Juve Furtado, Lynne Gayan, Sherry Kalloch, Teyjah McAren, Marlene McPherson, and Gale Woodhouse.
Congratulations Artists and good luck!!
Congratulations To Our Chapter Members Who Participated
in the Armstrong Spallumcheen Annual Ribbon Show 2015
The following artists received recognition for their beautiful artwork in the Armstrong and Spallumcheen Gallery’s “Ribbon Show” in July. In total our chapter received 11 ribbons (awards)! Way to go Artists! (Please click on each image to see the complete painting.)
Twyla Tucker, First Place, Oil
Gail Short, First Place, Watercolour
Ria Carpay, First Place, Mixed Media
Marlene McPherson, First Place, Pastel
Eileen Sawracki, Second Place, Acrylic
Nancy Vince received four awards:
Third Place, Acrylic
Second Place, Mixed Media
Third Place, Alternative Media
People’s Choice, Second Place, Acrylic
Marlene McPherson, Second Place, Drawing
Martha Moore, Third Place, People’s Choice, Acrylic
Twyla Tucker, First Place, Oil
Gail Short, First Place, Watercolour
Ria Carpay, First Place, Mixed Media
Marlene McPherson, First Place, Pastel
Eileen Sawracki, Second Place, Acrylic
Nancy Vince received four awards:
Third Place, Acrylic
Second Place, Mixed Media
Third Place, Alternative Media
People’s Choice, Second Place, Acrylic
Marlene McPherson, Second Place, Drawing
Martha Moore, Third Place, People’s Choice, Acrylic
Last years Mackie Lake House Paint Out and Picnic event
The Paint-out & Picnic on June 18th was a great success! The weather was perfect, the 100+ year-old house and gardens were gorgeous and we had hours of camaraderie and creative fun. Thanks to Elizabeth Moore for leading the challenge and Christine at Mackie Lake House for sharing their oasis with us. Check out the slide show to see what some of our members did.
Congratulations To Our Local Chapter Artists
The following artists were accepted into the OASIS 2015 show in Kelowna.
(click on the link to learn more)
The exhibition will be at the Rotary Centre for the Arts for the month of June:
Juve Furtado, varnished watercolours: Sun & Snow II and Snowy Perch
Evalynne McDougall, pastels: Collectibles and Clever Crows
Martha Moore, acrylic: Tidal Flats
Holly Smith, mixed media: Cosmic Drift
Joyce Upex, acrylic, Salt Spring Blossoms
Colleen J Dyson, oil, Asteraceae IV, Antirrhynum
Terry Greenhough, acrylic, Hike Along the Beach, Before the Leaves
(click on the link to learn more)
The exhibition will be at the Rotary Centre for the Arts for the month of June:
Juve Furtado, varnished watercolours: Sun & Snow II and Snowy Perch
Evalynne McDougall, pastels: Collectibles and Clever Crows
Martha Moore, acrylic: Tidal Flats
Holly Smith, mixed media: Cosmic Drift
Joyce Upex, acrylic, Salt Spring Blossoms
Colleen J Dyson, oil, Asteraceae IV, Antirrhynum
Terry Greenhough, acrylic, Hike Along the Beach, Before the Leaves
Myths and Truths Juried ShowCongratulations to all the artists who were accepted into the Myths and Truths juried show at the Performing Arts Centre Coatcheck Gallery including these artists who won awards for their beautiful work:
First Place: Joyce Upex, The Old Sentinel Second Place: Colleen Dyson, Asteraceae Third Place: Evalynne McDougall, Red Reflection Award of Excellence: Holly Smith, A Legend In His Own Mind Award Of Excellence: Dawn Scott, On Top of the Mountain |
The show runs from May 6 through July 6, 2015 and the Opening Reception & Awards are Monday, May 11, 4:30-6pm. Meet the artists and learn about their artwork and inspiration. Click on the PAC image to learn more.
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Opening Night at the Vernon Community Arts Centre
Chapter Show "Spring and all it can be" April 2, 2015.
New NOFCA Active MembersCongratulations to our new Active members:
Lynne Gayan Twyla Tucker Cheryl Turner Joyce Upex Nancy Vince Gale Woodhouse Many thanks to Colleen J. Dyson AFCA and Charlene Woodbury AFCA for reviewing their paintings and jurying them in. |
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ART AVENUE:
We'd like to share your "art" news.
To be included in the next publication of "Art Avenue" send your news and jpeg photos to:
Dawn Scott at dawns4149@gmail.com.
Submissions are due every two months so please send your news to Dawn as it happens to be included in the next submission.
Christmas Pot Luck Social & Painting Exchange 2014
A very Merry Christmas and all the Best for 2015...keep painting as the executive has lots in store for you.....please see more of our December Social on the Events Page!
Congratulations to our very own COLLEEN J. DYSON for achieving another milestone.
Best Still Life with her painting 'Rhomneya' at the 'AIRS' Show in Vancouver.
Well done! Makes us proud!
Best Still Life with her painting 'Rhomneya' at the 'AIRS' Show in Vancouver.
Well done! Makes us proud!
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RHOMNEYA by Colleen Dyson
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Vernon highschools get a chance to showcase their abilities
Three of our NOFCA executive members participated in the School District 22 Scholarship Judging event held in the beginning of May. It was a privilege to be part of this event and to see first hand what some of our best and brightest are up to. Juve Furtado, Beryl Goodall and Wendy Goodall were all assigned grade twelve students who had put together some impressive visual arts portfolios. It was great to be asked to be part of this recognition process.
Click on the judge's badge to check out the slideshow.
Click on the judge's badge to check out the slideshow.
Beryl Goodall, the Queen of Crop, is at it again.
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Chapter Member Earns
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Martha Moore's painting, titled "Moon Rising", has been given an Award of Excellence in the FCA's ARTISTS CHOICE 2014 show. Click on her painting to view the on line gallery..
Here we grow again !
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Our local chapter welcomes the following new members to our group: Lynne Gayan Gale Woodhouse |
Gale Woodhouse
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Lynne Gayan, Acrylic, 'Evolving'
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What workshops would you like to see in 2014? Let us know, suggestions welcomed. Click on the link below to share your thoughts: http://www.northokanagan fcaartists.com/contact-us.html |
Book Review
I found this book at our local library. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the origins of contemporary art. "Modern art, filled with complex themes and subtle characteristics, is a wonder to view, but can be intimidating for the casual observer to comprehend. In this accessible, practical guide, author and instructor Jon Thompson explores more than 200 works, helping readers to unlock each painting's meaning." If you have a favorite book you would like to share send a message to me, your friendly NOFCA Webmaster, at Wendy Goodall and I will happily post it. |