Galleries & Art Councils where I am a member

Artpod Metchosin

Located in the picturesque rural village of Metchosin, surrounded by cafes, a micro-brewery, artist studios, historic sites, and many farms, parks and trails. Come out to visit our gallery, attend a show opening event, join in with one of our many art groups, take a workshop… So many options for art lovers… Well worth a visit!

"Ruptured” on display at Metchosin ArtPod Gallery, juried into the group exhibition Pieces of Me. This photo captures visitors gathered around Mara Szyp’s striking abstract painting, admiring its dynamic textures and earthy tones.

Federation of Canadian Artists & FCA Victoria Chapter

The Victoria Chapter  is a group of members of the Federation of Canadian Artists that meet locally for the purposes of social gathering, organizing workshops and exhibitions, and other local activities. It  offers regular programs and workshops designed to raise artistic standards by stimulating participants to greater heights of achievement. The Victoria Chapter. has over 160 members from Sooke to Lands End, and from Mill Bay to Saltspring and the Gulf Islands,

Photo from a juried art exhibition organized by the Federation of Canadian Artists, featuring exhibiting member Mara Szyp, who has been with the FCA since 2021. The show was held at the elegant Fortune Gallery in Victoria’s historic Chinatown

Arts & Culture Colwood Society

The Arts & Culture Colwood Society provides arts and culture leadership and advocacy in Colwood. We strive to build and enrich cultural policies and arts programming for our citizens. Our team includes visual and performing artists, as well as arts enthusiasts who are excited about promoting the arts and culture in our community.

Photo from juried art exhibition organized and held at Golfinch Art Gallery, Arts and Culture Colwood group showcasing two exquisite driftwood original artworks hand-painted by Mara Szyp. Both sold.

Federation of Canadian Artists & FCA Victoria Chapter

The Victoria Chapter  is a group of members of the Federation of Canadian Artists that meet locally for the purposes of social gathering, organizing workshops and exhibitions, and other local activities. It  offers regular programs and workshops designed to raise artistic standards by stimulating participants to greater heights of achievement. The Victoria Chapter. has over 160 members from Sooke to Lands End, and from Mill Bay to Saltspring and the Gulf Islands,

Juried art show at Fortune Gallery in Victoria’s Chinatown, featuring works by FCA exhibiting member Mara Szyp during the Spring Show

Galleries & Art Councils where I am a member

Artpod Metchosin

Located in the picturesque rural village of Metchosin, surrounded by cafes, a micro-brewery, artist studios, historic sites, and many farms, parks and trails. Come out to visit our gallery, attend a show opening event, join in with one of our many art groups, take a workshop… So many options for art lovers… Well worth a visit!

Visitors at Metchosin ArtPod Gallery admiring Mara Szyp’s abstract painting ‘Ruptured’ during the juried show Pieces of Me

Federation of Canadian Artists & FCA Victoria Chapter

The Victoria Chapter  is a group of members of the Federation of Canadian Artists that meet locally for the purposes of social gathering, organizing workshops and exhibitions, and other local activities. It  offers regular programs and workshops designed to raise artistic standards by stimulating participants to greater heights of achievement. The Victoria Chapter. has over 160 members from Sooke to Lands End, and from Mill Bay to Saltspring and the Gulf Islands,

Photo from a juried art exhibition organized by the Federation of Canadian Artists, featuring exhibiting member Mara Szyp, who has been with the FCA since 2021. The show was held at the elegant Fortune Gallery in Victoria’s historic Chinatown