Federation of Canadian Artists Arrowsmith Fall Juried Art Show

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Monday, September 21st, 2015
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Federation of Canadian Artists was founded in 1941 by a group of Canadian artists, including the Group of Seven luminary, Lawren Harris. There are currently eleven chapters and over two thousand members across Canada.

The mission of the FCA is to advance the knowledge and appreciation of art and culture to all Canadians, offering education, exhibition and communication in the Visual Arts, and to support and promote emerging to professional member artists. One of three chapters on Vancouver Island, Arrowsmith Chapter was formed in 1995 and has since grown to its present roster of over eighty members.

These artists represent the visual arts community from Victoria to Quadra Island and all points in between, with many residing in the Parksville/Qualicum area. The Chapter members meet once every two months at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, where they share ideas, present demonstrations and have group critiques. New members are always welcome. More information is available on the Chapter's web site at www.arrowsmithfca.ca.

The Arrowsmith Chapter traditionally holds two juried group shows per year. All of the artwork in these shows, ranging in style from abstract to representational, in different mediums such as watercolour, oil acrylic, mixed media and collage, has been rigorously juried by three signature members of FCA. When selecting works for this show, these jurors considered such things as the use of composition, line, colour, perspective, shape, light, proportion and positive and negative space, and mastery of the artist's chosen medium.

The Arrowsmith Chapter Fall Juried Show presents an excellent opportunity to enhance or begin a collection of original artwork and appreciate the talent of established and emerging local FCA artists.

Meet the artists at the Opening Reception: Saturday, September 5th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Everyone welcome.