Thank You!
Our 2025 Annual Colored Pencil Show "Vibrant Hues: A Kaleidoscope of Colored Pencil Art" is now closed for submissions. The online show opens October 6 on our website. Thank you to all who submitted artwork!
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!
Your local Chapter 103 Chicago annual dues are due by October 31st. To renew (or join) you also need to be a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA).
👉 For CPSA renewal, most current members must also renew by October 31 to receive To The Point magazine and other benefits, including maintenance of signature status. NEW members will have a renewal date that matches their initial join date.
- Link to CPSA to renew: Renew Now (use the member portal button)
- Link to Chicago Chapter 103: Renew Now Online
- Link to Chicago Chapter 103: Renew by Mail