Welcome!
We are FCA Toronto, a chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA), and a not-for-profit arts organization consisting of professional artists working in a variety of traditional media.
Our primary mission is to offer exhibition opportunities to our artists, to promote their work, and to advance the knowledge and appreciation of art and culture in our area.
If you are a professional artist wanting to gain exposure and recognition of your work consider joining the FCA then, if you are an artist wanting to join and exhibit with our FCA Toronto Chapter go to [email protected], for exclusive exhibition, opportunities, promotion, and discounts and our Toronto Chapter for exclusive exhibition opportunities, promotion and discounts on in-person and online classes and workshops, access to twice monthly eNewsletters, and six Art Avenue publications and more…
If you’re an artist living anywhere in Canada, FCA Toronto have an exciting opportunity for you to gain national exposure for your paintings and reach galleries and potential collectors in an Open Online exhibition in February each year. The paintings are juried by Signature members of the FCA. Mark your calendars and watch for details in the fall.
If you are not an artist but an enthusiastic supporter of the arts nonetheless, we invite you to sign up for our mailing list. We will then be able to send you news about FCA Toronto’s artists, our upcoming exhibitions and workshops, plus new art resources and techniques we’d like to share.
FRESH PAINT! at the Alton Mill Art Centre
Art Chats
Visit us for our Art Chats.
Our previous Art Chat was on Tuesday, June 17
Have you ever been disappointed when a painting you’ve submitted to a jury was declined and you knew the image you sent did not do it justice? That you could have done it better right from the beginning…
Jurors look at the Presentation and Overall Impression of your painting images. They assess the quality of the artwork’s photographs for digital submissions and the overall finish of the piece for physical exhibits. A well-presented piece can make a stronger impression.
Paint Ontario 2025
FCA Toronto Webmaster, Robert Pointer represented the Chapter painting a live demo at Paint Ontario 2025. Starting with a blank canvas he worked the 4-hour stint creating a portrait of his backyard chickens. The annual jury show highlights some of the best figurative art in Ontario with a focus on province-specific subject-matter. It showcased a wide range of approaches, some traditionally skillful and precise and others free and expressive. The Grand Bend exhibition has become an Ontario tradition.
Photo Credit: Teresa Phillips
Please Donate
Please consider donating to the Toronto Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA).
We work hard to provide support for visual artists in Ontario through educational programs and art gallery exhibitions and the cost of each, especially renting gallery space in high traffic areas is climbing. Every contribution counts and through this link you will receive an official tax receipt for your donation.
Please specify it is for the Toronto Chapter.
Sincere thanks for your generosity and support of our Ontario artists!
See Our Artists on Instagram
Meet some of FCA Toronto’s artists by visiting our Instagram account @fca.toronto