Call for Entries to all Colored Pencil Artists
2024 CPSA District Chapter 119 19th Annual Colored Pencil Exhibition
May 17-June 28, 2024
Opening reception on
Friday, May 17, 2024 from 6 – 8 PM
Fairfield Community Arts Center
411 Wessel Dr, Fairfield, OH 45014
Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) Cincinnati Area Chapter 119 will hold their 19th annual judged exhibit at the Fairfield Community Arts Center.
Guidelines and Requirements
- Any artists, 18 years or older, working in colored pencil may enter and need not be a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA).
- Works must be original, and 80-100% colored pencil, according to CPSA International or Explore This! guidelines.
- Up to three pieces may be submitted per entry fee.
- Entry fees are $35.00 for CPSA members, and $45.00 for non-members. Payment for the fee should accompany your entry form.
- Deadline to submit entry application is Monday, May 6, 2024.
Make check made payable to: CPSA 119 or use this Paypal link: - Artwork must be framed, ready to hang and utilize wire for hanging. No saw-toothed hangers permitted.
- Each piece must have an identification label attached to the back in the upper right hand corner.
Blank artwork labels are available on the bottom of the entry form (page 2 of the prospectus). - All art work sold will be charged a 20% commission.
- Entries must have been completed after 2020. Concept of design and execution of artwork must be solely that of the artist, completely original, no prints or reproductions.
- Award winning pieces from previous Chapter 119 (Cincinnati area) shows are not acceptable.
- Work that was entered in last year’s show, but did not win an award, can be entered again in this show.
- Artist grants permission to CPSA Chapter 119 and CPSA to reproduce entries for publicity purposes.
- Works are not insured. Neither CPSA Chapter 119 nor the Venue will be held responsible for theft or liable for any damages.
Contact Exhibition@CPSA119.org for more information.
May 17-June 28, 2024 at the Fairfield Community Arts Center
411 Wessel Dr. Fairfield OH 45014
Welcome to the 2023 Colored Pencil Exhibition sponsored by the Greater Cincinnati Area Chapter 119 of the Colored Pencil Society of America. This year’s exhibition will take place the the Fairfield Community Arts Center at 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, Ohio, 45014.
Fairfield Community Arts Center

Last Year’s Winners

1st Place
“Danica Dreaming”, John Middick

2nd Place
“Biniak”, by Andrea Roberts

3rd Place
“Beauty and the Bee“, by Joan Hull