Welcome to District Chapter 212 in Phoenix, Arizona

Hello, and welcome! Our group has a wide range of styles and experience. We are part of the national non-profit organization, the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA).  

We are honored to show our work in galleries across the country.
All are invited to join our chapter.

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Exhibition Dates

Tucson Botanical Gardens Show - Legacy Gallery
Theme: Cultivating Colors 

Important dates:

• Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, Email entry information to Virginia Carroll - vcarroll42g@gmail.com
  
• Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, Drop-off at the Tucson Botanical Garden: 12:00-2:00 pm
  
• Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, Reception from 1-3 pm (Free admission with invitation)
• Monday, June 5, 2023, Pick-up art at the Tucson Botanical Gardens 12:00-2:00 pm

Download show guidelines

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Arizona Sonora Desert Museum - Ironwood Gallery
Theme: Arizona Colors
August 19th, 2023 through October 8th, 2023
Drop-off: July 31st - August 4th
Reception: Saturday, August 19th, 2023 from 2-4 pm.

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“Eye Candy” by Sue Grimms

September/November 2022
District 212 Newsletter

In This Issue

• Message From The President
• CPSA News and Reminders
• Artist Trading Cards
• Shows
• Artist Spotlight:  Meet Susan Grimm
  
• Meeting Minutes for September 2022

READ HERE

Aloe Aglow
Arizona State Fair -  First-place award.

Congratulations to Barbara Dahlstedt for winning first-place for two art pieces in the art competition at the Arizona State Fair.

Shown is, "Aloe Aglow" which is a mixed media piece using colored pencil and Neocolor II wax pastels on Grafix double-sided matte drafting film.

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CPSA DC 212 Phoenix Dues
Dues are $15/year, $45/three years, or $75/five years. Membership period runs from November 1 of this year to Oct 31 of next year. Remember you need to join the national organization of CPSA to be a local chapter member in good standing.

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Pay Membership Fees Online Here

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2022 Meeting Dates & Presentations

Download Meeting Minutes
September 24, 2022

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Powerful Beginnings
Artwork by Marcia Blanco