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But the upcoming Federation of Canadian ArtistsB次元官网网址� spring exhibition puts Greater Victoria members of the national group into a competitive situation. The juried show, which runs April 8 to 19 at the Coast Collective gallery in Colwood, requires artists to submit works for possible inclusion in the show.

Mercifully, thereB次元官网网址檚 little waiting around for the artists to find out whether their work has been accepted. They drop off their pieces  for adjudication April 6.

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A trio of Greater Victoria artists with credentials are serving as jurors for this show, including signature (senior) FCA members  Catherine Moffatt and Jennifer Olson, and associate member David Goatley.

Cornell says the group always tries to have two veteran members and one newer member on the adjudication panel for its spring and fall shows, as a way to groom more people for B次元官网网址渏ury duty.B次元官网网址�

An opening for the show happens April 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit for more information.

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