CPSA members in good standing receive many benefits, both tangible and intangible.
- Belonging to a prestigious and nationally-recognized art organization
- A full-color CPSA news magazine, To The Point, published May and November
- Two annual juried exhibitions: one at a different gallery each year and one online at the CPSA website
- Annual convention with meetings and workshops during the International Exhibition
- Annual membership directory of all CPSA members as of December 31st (request a directory)
- Access to colored pencil lightfastness test results
- Eligibility to join one or more district chapters and network with other artists
- Opportunity to earn signature status (only qualified members may use the initials CPSA or CPX after their name)
- Art-related accomplishments featured in To The Point, our Facebook page, and other CPSA publications
- Link to your own personal art-related website from the CPSA website
- Listing of members who offer colored pencil instruction
- Lower entry fees for submissions to both CPSA exhibitions