Education, community, and exposure for artists who work in colored pencil

The Latest News

2026 CPSA ConventionRegister now for this annual, fun-filled event! Mark your calendar for July 29–August 1, 2026, and join us in Prescott, Arizona. No worries—Prescott’s high elevation makes it much cooler than Phoenix.

34th International Exhibition – The entry period has ended and now we wait to hear whose artwork was juried in this year. A list of artists and the selected art will be posted sometime in early May. Stay tuned.

Explore This! 22 – The show is open for all to see the 60 works our juror, Britany Salsbury, selected from 346 paintings considered for this show. 

View Online Exhibition
View the Award Winners

Take a Look

Enjoy seeing colored pencil artwork? Seeking instructors in your area? Check out the links below to learn more about our members and find some new favorite artists.

Past International Exhibitions
Past Explore This! Exhibitions
Art From The Archives
Member Instructor List

congratulations

2026 ET 22 Online Exhibition
Top Three Awards

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Clarity – 12 x 25
Scott Krohn, CPSA (MN)