The Colored Pencil Society of America is a nonprofit organization formed in 1990, with 22 active U.S. chapters 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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Welcome to the CPSA District Chapter 201 website
NEXT MEETING: Saturday, February 15, 2019
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
NEW LOCATION: Wilsonville Public Library, Rose Room
Topic: Art Critique by Benno Phillipson
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Artist for the Month of January is:
Richard Helmick, CPSA, CPX
Visit his gallery page
27th Annual Colored Pencil Society of America International Exhibition
Sunset Waves
9 X 11 3/4
Pat Averill, CPSA
Explore This! 15
Important Dates and Deadlines
Beginning and deadline for entries:
Acceptance list posted on CPSA website:
Arrival Dates for Artwork:
Awards revealed on CPSA website:
Artwork return shipping:
December 15 thru March 31, 2019
May 1, 2019
June 17 thru 21
TBA
September 14 - 30, 2019
Juror: Ariel Plotek
Important Dates and Deadlines
Acceptance list posted on CPSA website:
Awards revealed on CPSA website:
Online exhibition:
January 15, 2019
February 1, 2019
February 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020
Explore This! is the online exhibition CPSA hosts to explore using colored pencil with other media. It also allows three-dimensional structure, bas relief, collage, and other applications not eligible for entry in the CPSA International Exhibition.The exhibition will be on the CPSA website from February 1, 2019 until January 31, 2020
Exhibition Dates: July 31 - September 13 2019
Juror: Jean Stern
Deadline for receipt of entry forms:
Drop off of art at Keizer 9am to noon:
Drop off of art at Keizer1-4pm:
Drop off of art at Keizer 10am to 2pm:
Exhibition installed starting at 2 pm:
Reception, Awards, and Raffle at KAA, 2-4pm:
DC 201 Annual Show:
Pick-up art at KAA, 1:30-6:pm
Important Dates and Deadlines
28th Annual DC 201 Colored Pencil Exhibition
March 8
March 25
March 26
March 27
March 27
March 30
March 28 - April 30
May 1
Mrs. Feberge,
26.5x15
Richard Helmick
