FCA
Bringing Canadian artists together through exhibitions and education since 1941.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Community Open Studio: Life Drawing + Wine VI
Join us for a relaxed evening of creativity and connection at the FCA Community Open Studio! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just curious about life drawing, this welcoming session invites you to sketch, sip, and socialize.
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Current Exhibition
The work on our walls right now, on view at the Federation Gallery on Granville Island.
Calls for Exhibition
Open calls for our upcoming juried shows, find one that fits your work and submit before the deadline.
DONATIONS
Thank you for supporting the Federation of Canadian Artists.
Your contribution helps us promote and raise the profile of Canadian art by supporting Canadian Artists. The Federation of Canadian Artists is a registered charity, with registration # 868556408 RR 0001. Verify our charitable status at FCA’s Canada Revenue page.
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FCA Chapters
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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Chapter News
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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.