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

2024 Convention Information Now Available

Registration opens April 1 for the 2024 CPSA convention in Brea, California, to be held from July 31–August 3.

Download the convention information PDF to learn about the convention hotel (next door to the gallery), two great workshops, and other fun and educational events!

International Exhibition Entries Close April 1

The CPSA 32nd Annual International Exhibition will be held at the Brea Gallery in Brea, California, from July 20 to September 15, 2024. Hurry! Submit your entry before April 1. 

Download the 2024 prospectus
Enter now on the CaFÉ website
View the 2023 award winners

See the Explore This! 20 Online Exhibition

CPSA 2024 Explore This! 20 logoCongratulations to the 61 artists whose work was selected by our juror, Mark Ormond. The 14 award winners were revealed February 1, 2024, during a special online presentation.
View Explore This! 20
View Explore This! 20 award winners

Member Websites and Instructors List

Take a look at this list (updated each February and August) of CPSA members who have art websites and/or offer colored pencil instruction. It’s a great way to learn more about our members and find some new favorite artists.
pdf fileDownload website and instructor list

congratulations

2024 Explore This! 20
Top Three Awards

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Tranquil Veil, Ocean's Sorrow – 52 x 78
Arthur Venti (FL)