Welcome to CPSA Chicago District Chapter 103!

We are thrilled to showcase some of the most talented colored pencil artists in Illinois and other parts of the Midwest!

Formal chapter meetings are generally held 4 times per year:

September/October, February, March, and April.

Our next meeting is scheduled for late February. Please plan to bring your artwork for a fellow-artist critique - a great opportunity to share your work, receive helpful feedback, and learn from one another. Exact date and time will be announced soon.

We look forward to seeing your artwork and enjoying another inspiring time together!

You're Invited! Our Vibrant Hues Fall Show Reception on Sunday, October 11th, 1 - 4 pm

The Colored Pencil Society of America, Chicago District Chapter 103 invites you to visit our 2026 Exhibition,

Vibrant Hues: A Kaleidoscope of Colored Pencil Art.

This year's show will be IN PERSON, at the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg, Illinois - now known as the Al Larson Cultural Center October 3 - October 30, 2026.

Reception and Awards event will be on

Sunday, October 11th, 2026 from 1pm - 4pm

(Note the new day and time)

Our top prize this year is the Vera Curnow Founder's Award ($250). We are grateful to the Colored Pencil Society of America's governing board for their generosity in supporting our show!

View the Prospectus

September meeting Recap

Meeting, Prizes and Demo!

We had a wonderful turnout at the September 27th meeting! It was a pleasure to welcome new members and hear about the exciting plans taking shape for the coming year.

Featured Presentation by Andria Burchett

Andria shared her techniques and experience using colored pencil on plexiglass. She demonstrated how she works with this unique combination and shared what she has discovered through years of experimenting and creating.

Enthusiasm and Inspiration

Andie's presentation left our artists inspired and eager to try this fascinating medium combination for themselves!

Thank you, Andie, for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with us. We are looking forward to seeing where this new inspiration takes our artists!

Don't Miss out!

Maintain Your Membership!

Your local Chapter 103 Chicago annual dues are due by October 31st. To renew (or join) you also need to be a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA).

👉 For CPSA renewal, most current members must also renew by October 31 to receive To The Point magazine and other benefits, including maintenance of signature status. NEW members will have a renewal date that matches their initial join date.

Link to CPSA to renew: Renew Now (use the member portal button)
Link to Chicago Chapter 103: Renew Now Online
Link to Chicago Chapter 103: Renew by Mail

Our Mission Statement

To promote colored pencils as a fine art medium via education, community, and exposure for artists who work in colored pencil ✍️

Meetings

We generally meet at 1:30 pm at the Messenger Public Library of North Aurora unless otherwise noted. We have guests, workshops and demonstrations. Interested in meeting at other locations in and around Chicago? Please contact us!

Membership

Includes:

Meetings at least 4 times per year
Invitations to attend chapter retreats, exhibitions, and workshops
Our newsletter, What's The Point? , which details our chapter information and current events.

Welcome to CPSA Chicago District Chapter 103!

You're Invited! Our Vibrant Hues Fall Show Reception on Sunday, October 11th, 1 - 4 pm

2026 Fall Workshop with Tracy Frein