The Colored Pencil Society of America is a nonprofit organization formed in 1990, with about 20 District Chapters around the United States dedicated to artists working with colored pencil. District Chapter 201 was the very first district chapter, also formed in 1990 under the national organization. More about our chapter.
DC 201 serves Oregon and Southern Washington CPSA members.
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Artist for the Month of
December, 2024
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Natural Realm
Pat Averill, CPSA
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Leaf Me Alone
Pat Averill, CPSA
Congratulations to our Award Winners
Best of Show and Founder's Grant : Pat Jackman, CPSA, “Pelican Pier”
First Place : Richard Helmick, CPSA, CPX, “Route 99”
Second Place: Pat Averill, CPSA, “Waze Free Zone”
Third Place: Yelena Shabrova, “The Mountains Stand Silent”
Merit Award Winners
Terri Neal, CPSA,“Octopus’s Garden”
Leslie Born, “Christie Road Memories”
Rachael Oehler, “NightWatch - Barn Owl”
Eloise Boren, “Sir Barks-a-Lot”
See Photos from our 32nd Annual District Chapter 201 Show on the Art Shows Page
Richard Helmick's "Beetle" was accepted into the 2024 CPSA International Exhibition
Pat Averill, CPSA
32nd Annual CPSA International Exhibition – 2024
Art enthusiasts from around the country attended the 32nd Annual CPSA convention in Brea, California in late July. Cheers erupted with the announcement of “What? No Chocolate?” by Suzanne Thompson (MI) as winner of the Best of Show and CIPPY trophy! Congratulations to Suzanne and the other award winners. You still have time to see the exhibition in person at the Brea Gallery until September 15, 2024, should you happen to be in the area.
Explore This! (2025)
CPSA sponsors an exciting and innovative exhibition called Explore This! which opens on this website every February first. Artwork must be predominantly colored pencil and must include some element or technique that makes it ineligible for the CPSA International Exhibition. The goal is to encourage artists to use colored pencil in ways not allowed by the International Exhibition. The exhibition offers over $5,000 in awards including the prestigious Best of Show (EXPY) Award.
QUESTIONS? We get many questions about the specifications for CPSA exhibitions. Please refer to the following topics for detailed information.
ENTRY PERIOD
September 15–November 15
TYPE
Online / juried
