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2022 Call for Entries and Prospectus30th AnnualColored Pencil Society of AmericaInternational ExhibitionWHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ENTERThe CPSA International Exhibition is an annualjuried gallery exhibition exclusively for works donein 100% colored pencil. It is held in a differentcity each year to provide more people the opportunity toenjoy colored pencil as a fine art medium. Awards includea 5,000 Best of Show and CIPPY Award. In 2021, awardstotaling 19,525 were given to the 14 award winners.As a special bonus in 2022, the CPSA InternationalExhibition will be on display at two different Floridagalleries—one in the Tampa area (in conjunction with theannual CPSA convention) and the other in Ormond Beachon the Atlantic Coast. See page three for more information.Important DatesEntries Accepted . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 15, 2021–Mar. 31, 2022Selected Artists Announced . . May 1, 2022Arrival Window for Artwork. . . . June 19–29Award Winners Notified . . . . . . July 12–15CPSA International Exhibition. . July 11–November 15Dunedin Fine Art Center. . . . July 11–August 13Ormond Beach Art Museum. . Sept. 1–November 15Artwork Return Shipping. . . . . . Departs week of Nov. 22Annual CPSA Convention July 27–30, 2022A separate PDF with information about attending the CPSAconvention at the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa in Safety Harbor,Florida, will be available on the CPSA website at www.cpsa.orgby February 15, 2022.Convention registration opens March 15, 2022.Since 1990EligibilityThe exhibition is open to living artists 18 years or older,regardless of geographic location. There is no preferentialtreatment for CPSA members versus non-members.Entry FeeNonrefundable entry fee: CPSA members 25 andnon-members 35. Fee covers one or two entries.Deadline for Entries11:59 p.m. (Mountain Time), March 31, 2022. Do not waituntil the last minute.Meeting Artwork SpecificationsSelection of artwork by the juror does not guarantee artworkwill appear in the show. Upon receipt of the accepted workat the gallery, a final review verifies that artwork meetsexecution and framing specifications (page 2) and is of thesame quality depicted by digital image. Artwork determinedat any time before, during, or after the exhibition to not meetspecifications will be disqualified. Artwork must hang in theshow to count toward signature status.Your Commitment to ShipBy submitting an entry you are making a commitment to shipyour artwork, if accepted, to the CPSA exhibition for the fullduration of the event, including a second showing in OrmondBeach, Florida. Do not submit a piece that is not available forthe full duration. Each work not sent deprives another artistof the opportunity to be in the exhibition.Permission and CopyrightBy submitting an entry, the Artist grants permission forCPSA to use the accepted image in its news magazine,To The Point, on its website at www.cpsa.org, for CPSAbrochures and promotional materials, and in publicity aboutCPSA. Every effort will be made to maintain quality true tothe submitted image. By entering, the Artist certifies that heor she holds the copyright for this material and the copyrightremains with said Artist. CPSA will display a notice thatmaterial must not be “downloaded” or copied, but will notbe held responsible if artwork is copied.The Artist also certifies that the work submitted is originaland does not infringe on any existing copyright. If artworkincludes image of any identifiable person, Artist certifies thata model release for such person has been obtained.
30th Annual CPSA International Exhibition and Convention ProspectusARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS Artwork must have been completed in 2019 or later, andnot previously hung in any CPSA International Exhibition.IMPORTANT: Read ALL specifications onthis page thoroughly, as they have beenexpanded and/or clarified for 2022. Artwork may not be altered after submission of entry.FRAMINGIDEATION Artwork must be ready to hang by wire—no saw toothhangers.Artwork must be solely the original concept anddesign of the submitting artist. If glazed, use plexiglas only. Absolutely NO glass or“clip on” frames. Outside frame dimensions may not exceed 32 x 40inches (in either orientation).NOT ALLOWED Work where the primary subject was copied from anyimage downloaded from online photo sites. Mats must be shades of white, off-white, beige, gray,or black. Work in which the primary subject has been copieddirectly from someone else’s photograph, even withpermission. Reference photos taken by anyone other thanthe submitting artist may be used only when those imagesare incidental to and not the main focus of the artwork. Frames should be simple in design (no ornate frames withthree-dimensional or painted effects).PENALTIESCPSA, the juror, and the gallery reserve the right to disqualifya submitted work at any time if it is determined that it failsto meet ideation, execution, or framing specifications. Work copied from any copyrighted or publishedmaterials. Collaborative works executed by more than oneartist, including classroom projects and exercises.You may, however, submit artwork of your owndesign which was worked on in a class or critiquedby others, as long as you are the primary creative force.Penalties may include: Immediate removal of disqualified work from show andomission from promotional items. Return by the artist of any money or goods awardedas prizes. Forfeiture of any CPSA signature status and merit awards.Pastiche RequirementsArtwork created as a pastiche (parody or imitation ofanother artwork) is allowed, provided the artwork issufficiently altered so as to make the parody obvious andthe artwork parodied is not copyrighted.JUROR: Christine Renc-CarterCurator, Leepa-Rattner Museum of ArtTarpon Springs, FloridaCEXECUTIONhristine Renc-Carter has spent alifetime deeply rooted in the pursuitof art. Born into an artistic familyin Safety Harbor, Florida, she traveled thecountry with her parents who showed atoutdoor art festivals. Earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degreein Printmaking from the Maryland Institute, College of Art,in 1997, she also studied paper preservation at the NationalGallery of Art, Washington, D.C. She has since cultivated aunique artistic career as an artist and museum professional,working for galleries and museums in the BaltimoreWashington, D.C. area and in Florida for 20 years. Media must be 100% colored pencil on a manufacturerprepared surface (scratchboard not allowed). Use of anyother additional media (watercolor, acrylic, oil, ink, etc.)or artist-prepared surface disqualifies entry. Acceptablecolored pencil products for the International Exhibitioncan be found at www.cpsa.org. On the “Exhibitions” tab,click on “Acceptable Products” under “Information.” Acceptable additions to colored pencil: solvents (e.g.,turpentine, odorless mineral spirits) and graphite pencilused under/between colored pencil layers. No pure,exposed areas of graphite are allowed. Artwork must be two-dimensional. No collage ormontage. Matting with multiple windows (diptychs, triptychs) in a single framed presentation is acceptable. No reproductions, such as prints or giclées of artwork,may be entered. Artwork may not be produced by applying coloredpencil over a printed or digitally produced image.2Christine’s expertise in contemporary Florida art and finecrafts has led to a robust exhibition program. She has workedwith the collections of the Baltimore Museum of Art, Vero BeachMuseum of Art, Gulf Coast Museum of Art, Florida InternationalMuseum and St. Petersburg College. As Director of AdultEducation at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, she oversaw theirexpansion of state-of-the-art studios.
30th Annual CPSA International Exhibition and Convention ProspectusSHIPPINGEARNING CPSA SIGNATURE STATUSThe cartage company receives, unpacks, and stores thecontainers, transports the art to each gallery, then picks up,repacks, and ships each unsold work back to the artist whenthe exhibition ends in November. Here are the 2022 shippingrequirements:CPSA members may earn signature status (the right toinclude the letters “CPSA” after their name) by having theirart appear in three CPSA International Exhibitions withinten years. Any lapse in CPSA membership results in loss ofprior acceptances and forfeiture of signature status.1. Cartage Fee. Accepted artists will pay a 99 cartage fee,(includes both venues), to be paid on the CPSA website.OUR TRAVELING 2022 EXHIBITION2. Shipping Options. To keep the cartage fee as low aspossible, artwork must be shipped using one of these threeshipping companies: UPS, FedEx, or DHL.When our juried exhibition completes its run atthe Dunedin Fine Art Center on the Gulf Coastof Florida on August 13, all the artwork will bemoved for a second showing at the Ormond Memorial ArtMuseum & Gardens in Ormond Beach, on the Atlantic Coast.IMPORTANT: Artwork must be shipped in sturdy reusablecartons with no packing peanuts or similar loose materialsused for cushioning. Failure to comply will result in returnof the container and artwork COD and disqualification fromthe exhibition.Remember, should one of your entries be selected for theexhibition, you will ship it in June, and it will be returned inlate November (unless sold).Complete shipping instructions will be available on theCPSA website by May 1, 2022.LIABILITYDunedin Fine Art CenterThe Dunedin Fine Art Center, Ormond Memorial ArtMuseum & Gardens, Craters and Freighters, and CPSAare not responsible for any work delivered in damagedcondition. Each gallery will take all precautions for artworkon its premises during the run of the exhibition. However,artists should always insure their own work while it is out oftheir possession and are responsible for contacting their owninsurance agent prior to shipping.Dunedin, Floridawww.dfac.orgExhibition Dates: July 11–Aug. 13, 2022SALES AND COMMISSIONBoth galleries require that artwork be for sale. Prices mustbe at fair market value.No change in price is permitted after submitting an entry.The gallery commission is 40% at Dunedin Fine Art Centerand 30% at Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens.Both CPSA and the artist will be notified of a sale. The artistwill be required to provide a federal form W-9 for paymentfor work sold. To allow time for processing, artists shouldexpect payment from the gallery for sold works 3 to 4 weeksafter the exhibition ends.Ormond Memorial Art Museum & GardensOrmond Beach, Floridawww.ormondartmuseum.orgExhibition Dates: Sept. 1–Nov. 15, 2022AWARDS AND NOTIFICATIONSThe CIPPY Best of Show award and numerous othermonetary awards are presented each year at the conventionawards banquet. In 2021, cash awards totaled 19,525.Award winners will be notified by telephone as soon aspossible following the completion of judging.3
30th Annual CPSA International Exhibition and Convention Prospectuswww.callforentry.orgINSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTINGYOUR ENTRY ONLINEClick on the Find Calls menu item,then enter “Colored Pencil Society ofAmerica” or “colored pencil society”in the search window to locate theCPSA 30th Annual InternationalExhibition call. The call will beaccessible on the CaFÉ website onlybetween December 15, 2021, andMarch 31, 2022.Deadline for Entries11:59 p.m. (Mountain Time), March 31, 2022DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. Late entriescannot be accepted, even if due to technical difficulties.Entry StepsIMPORTANT: Please complete as much of theprocess in advance as possible. See checklist on page 5.(maximum of two). WARNING: If you are entering twopieces, be sure to submit both images at the same time.(Save your in-process application first if you need toadd images to your portfolio.) Once you have finalizedyour entry and checked out, you cannot go back andmake changes.1. Go to the CaFÉ website at: http://www.callforentry.org/and register well before the March 31 deadline. There isno fee for artists to set up an account and, if you registeredpreviously, you should still be in their system. Check thatyour name and signature status are correct.5. When you are satisfied with your entry form, choose theappropriate entry fee ( 25 if you are a CPSA member forthe 2022 membership year; 35 if you are not a CPSAmember) and proceed to “Checkout.” CaFÉ allowspayment by PayPal, credit card, or check.2. Prepare digital images of your artwork according to theCaFÉ specifications below (additional details availableon their website and at www.cpsa.org). All images mustbe formatted to the following specifications in order toupload successfully into the system:Dimensions: The longest side of your image must measureat least 1200 pixels (1920 pixels is preferred by CPSA).Compression: JPEG file size must be less than 5.0 MB.To see the file size, close your editing program, highlightthe file and Get Info or View Properties.Color space: Save images in an RGB color space,preferably sRGB.File Format: Save all images as Baseline (“Standard”)JPEG or JPG. Do not save as Baseline Optimized oras Progressive.File Names: JPEG file names should be the artwork titlewith a .jpg file extension (e.g., Bowl of Fruit.jpg)TIP: Most photo labs, fine art printers, and framers cancreate a digital file to the CaFÉ specifications from youroriginal artwork.Note: CPSA cannot refund the additional 10 should youchoose the higher, non-member fee by mistake.Payment by check must be received on or before March 31,2022. Mail your check or money order payable to CPSA( 25 for CPSA members; 35 for non-members) to:Exhibition EntriesColored Pencil Society of America4157 Mountain Rd, #122Pasadena, MD 21122-44556. A list of selected works will be posted on the CPSAwebsite (www.cpsa.org) by May 1. Shipping informationalso will be available on that date at the CPSA website.A confirmation email with a link to the shippinginstructions will be sent to each selected artist.3. Upload your digital images to your CaFÉ account. Note:You may store up to 100 images and submit them to anyevent listed on the CaFÉ website. TIP: If entering animage appearing as “committed” to another show entry,either select “archive” to release it for this entry, or createa duplicate.CAFÉ WEBSITE QUESTIONS?4. Go to “Find Calls” on the CaFÉ website to submit yourentry. To locate the call, enter “colored pencil society”in the “Call Listings” search box. (Note: the “InvitationalPasscode” option does not apply.) Review and accept thePermission and Copyright agreement and complete theapplication form. Select the image(s) you wish to enterEXHIBITION QUESTIONS?Click on the “Help” tab on the CaFÉ website, submittheir Contact Us form, or email cafe@westaf.org.Support staff is available to assist you Monday–Friday,8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time.4Anda Chance, CPSA Exhibitions Directorexhibitions@cpsa.org 386-330-2424(9 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time)
Exhibition Entry ChecklistPlease read this prospectus thoroughly and use this checklist tomake sure you’re ready BEFORE you visit the CaFÉ website toenter the 30th Annual CPSA International Exhibition. DO NOTWAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO ENTER. Late entries cannot beaccepted even if due to technical difficulties.Yes, my artwork is 100% colored pencil, two-dimensional, on a single surface.(See page 2)Yes, my artwork was completed in 2019 or after, and has not appeared in any previousCPSA International Exhibition. (See page 2)Yes, my artwork is my own concept, design, and execution. Any reference photos not myown were used only for minor details and are only incidental to the overall work. (See page 2)Yes, my image was saved as an RGB (preferably sRGB) Baseline (“Standard”) JPEG andnot a Progressive JPEG. (See page 3)Yes, my artwork image file: 1) is no smaller than 1200 pixels on the longest side(1920 pixels preferred by CPSA), 2) shows only my artwork and not any mat or frame,and 3) is no greater than 5 MB. (See page 3)If I am submitting two entries, I am ready to submit both at the same time. I havecorrectly prepared images of each. (See page 3)If I have earned CPSA and/or CPX signature status, I’ve added the initials after my lastname (e.g., Smith, CPSA, CPX) and used standard capitalization (not all caps or all lowercase) in My Profile on callforentry.org.CPSA Members Only: I will choose the members’ entry fee to receive the lower memberentry rate, which covers up to the maximum of two entries. (See page 3)My title(s) uses standard capitalization (first letter capitalized in each word over fourletters). The image dimensions are in inches to nearest tenth and do NOT include mat orframe.Use the blanks below to record title, dimensions, and price (fair market value).Note: The galleries this year require that artwork must be priced for sale.ENTRY ONE: TitleArtwork dimensions: height width depth 0Price ENTRY TWO: TitleArtwork dimensions: height width depth 0Price Please do not enter artwork unless it is available for the fullduration of this traveling exhibition (July 11–November 15, 2022).5
in 100% colored pencil. It is held in a different city each year to provide more people the opportunity to enjoy colored pencil as a fine art medium. Awards include a 5,000 Best of Show and CIPPY Award. In 2021, awards totaling 19,525 were given to the 14 award wi
