8th International CPSA Exhibition
DC 101 members attending the
Awards Banquet held at the Big Rock Chop House in Birmingham,
Michigan:
From left to right: Anna Marie Robbins, Barbara Krans Jenkins,
Laurene Puls, James Mateer, Mary Hobbs.
![]() Jim and Ginger Mateer |
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![]() Mary and John Hobbs |
Mary Hobbs gained
Signature Status with "Bob in Greys".
Jim was awarded the A. W. Faber-Castell USA Award for "The
Artist as Woodcutter".
![]() Opening Reception at The Robert Kidd Gallery on August 5, 2000 |
![]() Sharon Frank Mazgaj & "Yellow Pottery Study" |
Jim Mateer & "The Artist as Woodcutter" |
![]() Laurene Puls & "Waiting For Prince Charming" |
See
all artwork from DC 101 Members accepted

Jay Varma (India) was awarded the Sanford
Award for Exceptional Merit for "Pillars Within".
Mr. Varma's attendance and participation in the
Eighth International Colored Pencil Society of America Exhibition
demonstrates the success of the national organization in
attaining world wide growth,
as well as recognition of colored pencil as a fine art medium.