Benefits

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 

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Tea Time, Jennifer Leon