Updates From Ric Forney, President, CPSA DC119

Colored Pencil Pals

Have you been feeling left out lately? If so, come cozy up with your fellow-colored pencil artists. We’ve been busier than ever before. Free weekly Virtual Studio time has been available for a year now. Colored Pencil Pals are still going strong. We’ve made many new friends during this journey as more and more colored pencil artists become members of our local CPSA Chapter. Folks are taking advantage of technology that negates distance and overcomes health concerns. They join us online safely and instantaneously. We now have members as far away as New Jersey, California, and Arizona. Enjoy the weekly wrap-up email sent after each session, or better yet, join us any Tuesday between 11 AM and 2 PM via Zoom ID: 119 611 397 Password: 119.

Local Exhibition

Hopefully, you were able to join us either in person or online for our 16th Annual Colored Pencil Exhibition. If you missed it, the artwork, as well as the Judge’s comments, will soon be available on Facebook and our CPSA119.org website. It was a great reception this year. Hats-off to, Steve Toth. He produced a fantastic show in his first year as Exhibition Chair.  Kudos to Board Members Deb Marvin, Debie Plumb, and Kim Forney as well. They all assisted in the success of the exhibition. But most of all, I thank the participating artists who provided the stunning artwork that so vibrantly represents our Members talent to the local community. The Exhibition will run until April 10th at the Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Dr, 45014. Currently the facility is closed weekends, but open daily from 8 AM – 9 PM during the week.

International Exhibition

I hope every work displayed in our local Exhibit is submitted to the International Exhibition for consideration. Remember, submitted artwork doesn’t have to be an award winner to win. Simply being accepted three times within a ten-year period allows the participant the prestige of CPSA Signature status. There is still plenty of time to submit. The entry deadline is now May 31st, but don’t wait until the last minute! The complete prospectus is available here at CPSA.org.