Annual Exhibition

Registration Now Open for the 2023 CPSA DC119 18th Annual Colored Pencil Exhibition

Entries will be accepted through Monday, February 27, 2023.
Mailed entry forms must be postmarked no later than Monday, February 27, 2023

Entries must be original,  and must be 80-100% colored pencil

Works must be original, and 80-100% colored pencil, according to CPSA International or Explore This! guidelines.

Artwork must be framed and ready to hang, utilizing wire for hanging. No sawtooth hangers permitted. Additionally, each piece must identified with a label attached to the upper right hand corner. (labels are provided on entry form) All artwork sold is subject to 20% commission. Artwork not for sale is also welcome. Entries must have been completed within three years of exhibition date. Concept of design and execution of artwork must be solely that of the artist, and completely original.  No prints or reproductions please.

All Artists are welcome to participate

Any artists, 18 years or older, working in colored pencil is welcome to enter and need not be a member of the CPSA. Entry fees are $35.00 for CPSA members, and $45.00 for non-members. ​A check for the fee must accompany the entry form. Up to three pieces maybe submitted per entry. Monday, February 27th is the deadline for artists to submit with check payable to CPSA DC 119.

Artwork will be judged and cash awards given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place. A people’s Choice Award and four Honorable Mentions will also receive cash awards.

Honorable Mention - Time Flies, Debie Plumb

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2022 Online Annual Exhibition