Special Events
What’s happening across the Federation right now, from the AGM to fundraising galas and donation campaigns.
Current Exhibition
The work on our walls right now, on view at the Federation Gallery on Granville Island.
2026 Purely Pastel
May 25 - Jun 7, 2026
Immerse yourself in an enchanting pastel world at the FCA, where soft hues and ethereal beauty come alive. Explore a captivating array of works that dance between subtlety and vibrancy from talented pastel artists from across Canada. (All the artworks in this exhibition are framed)
Dallas Deng
Jun 1 - Jul 31, 2026
I focus on contemporary impressionist painting centered on light, colour, and atmosphere. Inspired by the serene forests, coastlines, and city parks of the Pacific Northwest, I use expressive brushwork, texture, and luminous pigments to translate these natural impressions into poetic moments on canvas. I work both en plein air and in my Vancouver studio, creating each painting with premium oils and a deep focus on movement, harmony, and emotional resonance. Whether painted outdoors or in the studio, every piece reflects my devotion to capturing the poetry of light and place.
Calls for Exhibition
Open calls for our upcoming juried shows, find one that fits your work and submit before the deadline.
2026 Shape and Form - 2d Intake
Open to all SCA Members
Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
Exhibition Dates: August 11 - 23, 2026
Open to 2D and Sculpture submissions in all FCA-permitted media.
First Place for 2D: $100
First Place for Sculpture: $100
Second Place, Third Place and up to 3 Honourable Mentions Award in Title
2026 Shape and Form - 3d Intake
Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
Exhibition Dates: August 11 - 23, 2026
Open to 2D and Sculpture submissions in all FCA-permitted media.
First Place for 2D: $100
First Place for Sculpture: $100
Second Place, Third Place and up to 3 Honourable Mentions Award in Title
2026 Beautiful BC
Nature Trust of BC
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
Exhibition Dates: August 25 - September 13, 2026
Opening Reception on August 28, 6 – 7:30PM
Open to 2D submissions
First Place for 2D: $500
Second Place, Third Place and 3 x Honourable Mentions Award in Title
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Upcoming Workshops
Hands-on workshops and classes led by working artists, online and across our chapters.
FCA Events
Demonstrations, receptions, and member gatherings happening across the Federation.
PEER CRITIQUE
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Our Story
The Federation of Canadian Artists was founded in 1941 by some of the country's most influential painters, including Group of Seven members Lawren Harris, Arthur Lismer, and A.Y. Jackson, alongside Emily Carr. What began as a national gathering of working artists grew into a lasting voice for the visual arts in Canada.
More than eight decades on, we're a national community of artists with chapters across the country and a permanent home at the Federation Gallery on Granville Island in Vancouver. Each year we present dozens of juried exhibitions and run workshops and education programs, giving artists at every stage a place to show their work, reach collectors, and grow their practice.
Our purpose hasn't changed since the start: to advance the knowledge and appreciation of art across Canada, and to support artists from emerging talents to established professionals. We're proud to be a registered charity, home to one of the first artist-run galleries in the country.
“Pictures should be inspired by nature, but made in the soul of the artist.”
— Emily Carr “
Current Shows
The work on our walls right now, on view at the Federation Gallery on Granville Island.
2026 Beautiful BC, Presented by the Nature Trust of BC
An open international juried exhibition celebrating BC scenery, landscapes, and creatures, in collaboration with the Nature Trust of British Columbia.