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From his native Madrid to Vancouver, Canada, Jose has chased the light with his brushes along with a career in animation. In that order of zeal. During his sparse free time, he is an avid plein-air painter. The immediacy and challenge of plein-air fit his nomadic life. He credits his artistic fine-tuning to the many amazing artists he has worked with in animation, as well as workshops with artists he admired like Ray Roberts or fellow Canadian Jennifer McChristian. A representational artist, Jose utilizes watercolor and oils and enjoys both mediums enormously. He is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and has exhibited widely. He believes every place provides a wealth of subject matter - if not always proper studio space. Vancouver is no exception. Jose aims to depict its sharp layering of the urban and natural textures and seasonal variation. Not to mention there’s plenty of rain to practice reflections! “I like to let the materials speak for themselves without much taming and pushing around, they are their own landscape. Light renders everything beautiful at least once. Just plant the easel and look around. Ultimately, my hope is that people will find joy in the light that surrounds us and trigger the luminosity within.”
Artists from around the globe are mailing their artwork to us, in a simple envelope, making this exhibition a highly anticipated and diverse highlight of our annual program. The theme for 2026 is “Inspiration.”
Chapters go head-to-head in our online art competition, as artists showcase their best works to win prizes for both themselves and their respective Chapters. With 13 active Chapters, the Federation celebrates nationwide creativity.
The Federation graciously recognizes the generosity of Stafford Plant, leaving us a meaningful Legacy Gift containing hundreds of paintings for sale from his oeuvre. The FCA is honoured by his contribution to Canada’s art history and our organization.
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Our reputable history & the Group of Seven
André Biéler and members of the Group of Seven aimed to unify the voices of the artist - strong enough to be heard from Nanaimo to Nova Scotia
Lawren Harris becomes the British Columbia representative and President of the Federation of Canadian Artists
The FCA sponsored the only national art periodical, "Canadian Art"
The FCA soon had chapters across the country and was one of the main forces behind the formation of the "Canada Council"
Driven by the dynamic leader, Allan W. Edwards, expansion began, causing a renewal of activity in Western Canada
Opened the first completely artist-sponsored "gallery, workshop and studio" in the country to sell original artwork and sculpture
Today, the Federation Gallery supports our 2,800 artist members, boasting an impressive 44 exhibitions per year.
Lawren Harris
Vancouver, BC
Emily Carr
Victoria, BC
A. Y. Jackson
Kleinburg, ON
Jack Shadboldt
Burnaby, BC