Join the Federation of Canadian Artists for a relaxed evening of creativity and connection. Whether a seasoned artist or just curious about life drawing, this welcoming session invites everyone to sketch, sip, and socialize. Featuring model Ann Narky from NOOD Life Drawing, participants will have three hours to practice figure drawing skills in a supportive […]
The Vancouver Fringe is an annual non-curated performing arts Festival. This year the Vancouver Fringe Festival runs on Granville Island and Gastown, for over 11 days from September 4 to 14, 2025. This year’s Fringe features 87 shows with more than 668 performances across 19 venues, with performers from Canada, the US, Mexico, the United […]
A lively crew of six artists bringing their unique styles together for a vibrant weekend of art on Granville Island. Expect everything from abstract landscapes to playful mixed media and coastal scenes, something for every art lover. A truly eclectic collection. Free entry, door prizes and great art vibes.
The 2025 Works on Paper Exhibition, hosted by the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA), invites artists worldwide to explore the creative potential of paper in response to evolving technology and growing environmental awareness. Open to all, the exhibition challenges artists to work with commercially defined paper as a substrate, showcasing its versatility in mediums such […]
Running from December 3 to December 22, 2024, at the Federation Gallery on Granville Island, this dynamic exhibition invites artists from all disciplines to present their work, with each piece measuring exactly 10” x 10”. "The Ten Squared exhibition is an incredible opportunity for both emerging and established artists to showcase their creativity, connect with […]
This is our annual exhibition dedicated to abstract and semi-abstract art. In a visual explosion of colour, texture, lines and layers, artists explore the abstract realm with dynamic compositions.
This annual exhibition makes exhibiting on a global scale a more reachable goal for international artists! Each year the Federation encourages artists to submit work on a thin 8" x 10" substrate that can be affordably mailed to the gallery in Canada. This year's theme was "Growth" and artists were asked to respond to this […]
This juried exhibition welcomes artists from around the world to respond to annually rotating themes and prompts. This year's theme is "recovery" and artists have torn this theme up. From pieces that show how art can heal, to works that explore recovery from addictions, mental health, and physical injuries, to pieces inspired by different cultural […]
Eager art aficionados wait no more! The Federation's most popular annual exhibition is here. The landscapes exhibition is open to "scapes" paintings in the broadest sense, landscapes, cityscapes, and ocean scapes. Each piece communicates a distinct sense of place, transporting you to places and spaces across the globe!
If you're serious about sculpture, you need to visit the Federation Gallery! Featuring some of the BEST sculptors BC has to offer alongside two-dimensional artworks by Canada's finest.
Hundreds of small artworks make up this annual favourite at the Federation Gallery. All artworks are small in stature but mighty in execution and content! With different media, subjects and styles, you will be visiting a trove of gems! Select artists include: Elizabeth J. Austin, Chris Block, Sunny Cho, Dione Dolan, Donna Konstantin, Sharon Ferreira, […]
“Bloom” marks the coming of spring to the Federation Gallery on Granville Island! This exhibition features beautiful floral artworks from Federation members and living Ikebana installations created by members of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. Rolling Opening Event: Tuesday, March 21, noon – 4pm
