Our 2025 Annual Colored Pencil Show "Vibrant Hues; A Kaleidoscope of Colored Pencil Art" is open for submissions! Hosted by the DC103 Chicago chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America. This year is an online exhibit, to find out more and view the prospectus click the button below:
We are thrilled to showcase some of the most talented colored pencil artists in Illinois!
For 2025, we will meet four times:
September, January (via Zoom), March, and May.
We look forward to colored pencil demonstrations on techniques and supplies, supportive critiques before exhibits, and discussions about lightfastness of various colored pencils.
Congrats to our Chapter Members 33rd CPSA International Exhibition 2025!
Best of Show & CIPPY Award
Tracy Frein, CPSA, CPX—Chicago, IL Song Birds of a Different Feather
Lynn Stephenson, CPSA (MI) — Underbelly
Judith Shepelak, CPSA, CPX— Shrine Ridge in Bloom
Come join us for a day of art, fellowship, and nature at our chapter’s fall retreat!
We’ll gather at the home of member Linda Hilderbrant in Hampshire, IL on Saturday, September 13, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (rain date September 20).
Since this is a retreat, the main goal is to relax, have some art-related fun, and connect with each other. To facilitate that, we’re offering a few options for you to choose from, including:
Art Swap/Art Rescue! Do you have any pieces you’ve abandoned? Your fellow members will be invited to help “rescue” your abandoned/stalled/dud projects and transform them into new works of art.
• Art Swap: Rather than throw your pieces out (don’t do that!), pass them along to another artist to play with.
• Art Rescue: Not ready to part ways with your piece? Ask your fellow members for advice and tips.
• Plein air drawing
• Meandering trails through the woods
Cost: $40. Lunch is included. Address provided upon registration.
Register by Saturday, September 6 to ensure your spot!
The Top Three Awards in the 2024 CPSA Chicago Annual Exhibition of Colored Pencil Drawings Are..
Thank you to all our volunteers for our CPSA Chicago 2023 Art Show! 🙏
And thank you to all the artists that submitted their beautiful artwork.
We have amazing and talented artists in our chapter. It's nice to show you off!
Honorable Mention "Ain’t God Good" by Lisa Youngdahl 18” x 12.5”, CP, marker, acrylic.
CPSA (National) and Your local Chapter 103 Chicago annual dues are due by October 31st.
👉 Important Dates for CPSA renewal:
October 31 - to receive the November To The Point magazine and a lower entry fee for CPSA exhibitions.
December 31 - to be listed in the CPSA membership directory.
Link to CPSA (National) to renew: Renew Now
Link to Chicago Chapter 103: Renew Now Online
Link to Chicago Chapter 103: Renew by Mail
Education, community, and exposure for artists who work in colored pencil ✍️
January-October we meet at the St. Charles Public Library in St. Charles at 1:30 pm unless otherwise noted. We have guests, workshops and demonstrations.
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