Calling All Artists!
Our 2025 Annual Colored Pencil Show "Vibrant Hues: A Kaleidoscope of Colored Pencil Art" is open for submissions! Hosted by the Chicago chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America, this year's exhibit is online. To find out more and view the prospectus, click the button below.
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
Gail Collier, CPSA, CPX— In Absentia
CPSA District Chapter 103 Chicago Fall Retreat
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!
Best in Show: The Secret Embrace by Tracy Frein, CPSA, CPX
Award of Excellence: Metamorphosis by Dava Dahlgran, CPSA, CPX
Award of Merit: Water Glass II: Seemingly Simple Things by Jeanne Bogar, CPSA
Award of Merit: Water Glass II: Seemingly Simple Things by Jeanne Bogar, CPSA
a few Pics from the reception
Don't Miss out!
It's Renewal Time!
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