FCA Victoria Chapter

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Victoria FCA Spring Workshop:
David Langevin

TERRIFIC TEXTURE EFFECTS
with Acrylic

​Sat & Sun, May 16 & 17, 2026
9:30 to 4 pm
Cordova Bay 55+ 
​5238 Cordova Bay Road
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Are you ready to take your painting to the next level, literally? Step outside the box and learn how to use a variety of acrylic GEL 
MEDIUMS to create dynamic, sculptural, 3D effects in your work.
You will learn how to apply paint and mediums to create the maximum effect without compromising the VIBRANCY and BRILLIANCE of your colors.  

More information and Registration

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April 20 Meeting:
Marcela Strasdas
Packing Your Painting

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About  Marcela's Presentation
Marcella Strasdas will share her secrets on how to pack your painting efficiently, safely and inexpensively –– what companies to use and how to go about it all. 

Marcela will demonstrate with different boxes, containers and packaging materials and how to package paintings for safe travels. 

Don't miss the valuable demonstration!  (More)

Date: Monday April 20, 2026
Meet and Greet: 6:30 to 7 pm
AGM: 7pm to 7:15
Presentation: 7:15 to 9 pm
Location: Cedar Hill Rec Centre (Art Room 2)

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Victoria FCA Spring Exhibition 2026
You can still  view and purchase art online at Federation Gallery.
See our award winners HERE.

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You heard it through the Grapevine!
The ​Victoria FCA Newsletter

The Grapevine is distributed by email three times a year to enable Active, AFCA and SFCA members share the news of their successes. We rely on members to send us news that we may not normally cover. Don't be shy! Send us your news so all members can say 'we heard it through the Grapevine'.​
See the most recent issue of Grapevine here.

​Deadline for the Spring edition is May 1, 2026​
Learn how to submit your news here.  

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Join or Renew Your Victoria FCA Membership

Membership dues must be paid by December 30 to stay involved with Victoria FCA activities and workshops. Your continued membership with FCA allows you to enter Vancouver and Victoria exhibitions, receive regular updates, and stay in touch with your colleagues in Victoria. If you haven't renewed yet, do it now! Call the office at 604-681-2744 ​

Not a Member?
Learn how to join the Federation of Canadian Artists and the Victoria Chapter HERE!

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In-Person Meetings

Victoria Chapter general meetings, critiques, presentations and demonstrations are held each month, September to April.
​Monthly general meetings are open to FCA Victoria Chapter members and their guests. 
Check out our next meeting!
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The Victoria Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists  is one of the longest running organizations for artists in Victoria, with a colourful and vibrant history that includes an historic role in the establishment of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. ​
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What The Victoria FCA Offers

​Workshops • Demonstrations • Regular Exhibitions
Opportunities to Network With Artists from Vancouver Island and Across Canada.

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