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FCA Victoria: Fall Show 2025: HARMONY
For our Fall Show, 2025, we invite you to reflect on the idea of “Harmony” and to consider the various ways it is expressed in your work.
Is harmony inherent to the fundamental ‘structure’ of the piece – the physical arrangement and juxtaposition of objects within the picture plane, or the values, scale and colour choices in the composition? Perhaps it lives in stillness – or emerges through contrast, tension and change? Does it capture a specific moment in time when everything aligned perfectly, or portray the perfect pear, the ideal interior or tranquil landscape? Alternatively, was it inspired by the harmonics in a particular piece of music? Could it be a social commentary representing unity amidst diversity or, conversely, contain a narrative that examines dissonance, dis-harmony, prompting reflection on the evolving nature of our world? All interpretations are welcome and encouraged; please allow your imagination to explore what harmony means to you.
This exhibition is classed as a ‘Qualifying’ show for signature status. Showcasing recent works by Exhibiting FCA, AFCA and SFCA members in good standing of the Victoria Chapter of the FCA, it will feature two-dimensional pieces in multiple genres, styles and a variety of mediums as per established FCA guidelines.
Please note:
- This show will be hung salon style, if need be, to allow us to display a greater number of artworks and promote as many of our multi-talented members as possible.
- Work may be listed as NFS (i.e. Not For Sale).
- Works may be framed BUT maximum size in either direction is 36 inches x 36 inches without frame.
- Please follow all FCA requirements re hanging standards - the link for which can be found on our Chapter website.
- Bring signed contract – the link for which can be found on our Chapter website
- Bring an updated Artist Biography/Statement if applicable.
- Exhibition Hosts and Demonstration Artists will be needed and we ask for your support – sign up sheets will be circulated at a later date.
Show details:
- Location: Goldfinch Gallery (Arts and Culture Colwood), 170 Goldfinch Road, Colwood, V9C 3M8 nb. Free parking available.
- Drop off: Sunday, Sept 28 between 5:00 - 6:00pm
- Pick up: Sunday, Oct 19 from 4:00 - 5:00pm Please make alternative arrangements if you are unable to drop off and/or pick up during these windows.
- Run dates: Thursday, Oct 2to Sunday, Oct 19
- Gallery hours: Thursdays to Sundays, 12:00 (noon) – 4:00pm
- Reception: Saturday, Oct 4, from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Award details:
- First prize ($150), Second ($100), Third ($75)
- 3 Honourable Mentions ($50)
- The new “Margot Clayton Memorial Best Landscape Award” ($375)
GENERAL FCA SUBMISSION GUIDELINES COPYRIGHT AND STANDARDS:
If you have already successfully submitted artwork to an exhibition hosted by this Chapter, (the piece was included in some capacity, either live at a venue or in an online gallery), you cannot submit the same piece to a different exhibition hosted by the same Chapter, again.
Copyright and Standards: The following is taken from the Federation Policy:
7.1.5 "While using photos as a reference for painting is a long-held accepted practice, making substantive use of stock imagery or photos taken by professional photographers is not permissible, even with their permission. Photographs by professional photographers are considered artworks in and of themselves. Reference photos must be taken by the artist themselves or provided to them by an amateur photographer with their express consent. Stock images may only be referred to for anatomical study and must be incidental to the completed artwork to be permissible."
While an artist may have paid a licensing fee or retrieved explicit written permission that places them on the right side of copyright laws, Federation Standards do not permit the use of stock photography or reference material from another artist - even with permission or paid licensing.
Federation Standards are different than copyright laws, submitting artists must adhere to both to avoid being removed from the exhibition - if in doubt about the source material of your artwork - do not submit it.
INSURANCE: The FCA does not provide insurance for artwork. Artists are responsible for arranging their own insurance.
JURY: Entries will be reviewed by two SFCA Members and one AFCA member. Please check the submission page for juror names. Images will be reviewed independently online by each juror. All artists will receive emailed notification of their results. Artists may not display artworks that have not been juried and may not send artworks unless they receive an acceptance email. Your submitted pieces will receive one of the following jury results: Accepted – artwork has been chosen for exhibition online and in gallery, Declined – artwork was not chosen for exhibition at this time.
SALES: Artwork is under contract with the Federation effective from the date notification emails are sent. Do not submit an artwork if you intend to sell it yourself outside of the exhibition. If artists have an interested client and they direct sales through the Federation before the exhibition start date, the artwork can still be exhibited in the exhibition as “sold” for the duration of the exhibition and artists can retain their associated Elected Member Status point.
SUBMITTING INFORMATION: Images submitted to the online submission system that are blurry, poorly cropped, display a background/frame, were made in error, or are the wrong orientation will be declined without refund. When submitting online, crop your image to exclude visible edges of substrate. The description of your piece should be one to two sentences long, aiming to enhance a viewer’s interest in the artwork. This description will be printed on your gallery label so please proofread and spell check it. Artists cannot change details on their submission after the deadline for entries has passed. Attempts to change submitted information (including prices or sizes) after the deadline, or when the artist delivers will not be honoured. The artist is responsible for ensuring that the information provided at the time of submission is correct and spelled correctly.
ENTRY FEES: are non-refundable and accepted in Canadian dollars.
CONDITIONS: Submission of entry to this exhibition automatically constitutes the entrant’s acceptance of the guidelines and rules outlined on this page. Due to the volume of entries, the FCA and their jurors do not provide individual feedback on submissions. The juror’s decision is final, submissions to this exhibition declares your acceptance of their decision.
First item included with Entry Cost
Items 2-3: CAN$15.00 per item
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