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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

34th International Exhibition – Artists may submit entries at the CaFÉ website through March 31, 2026. 

  • Each artist may submit up to three works of art, and accepted artists will have no cartage fee. Due to the increased costs of holding our exhibitions, CPSA reluctantly raised the entry fees.
  • This is our traditional 100% colored pencil exhibition held in conjunction with the CPSA convention. Start planning to join us for this premier event in Prescott (rhymes with biscuit), Arizona.

Download the prospectus here.

2026 CPSA Convention – It’s time to start planning your trip to Prescott, Arizona, for this annual, fun-filled event. Mark your calendar for July 29–August 1, 2026! Registration opens here at our website on April 15, 2026. When will you have another chance to visit the beautiful Southwest? No worries—Prescott’s high elevation makes it much cooler than Phoenix.

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
Member Instructor List

congratulations

2026 ET 22 Online Exhibition
Top Three Awards

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