In conjunction with its annual International Exhibition, CPSA presents a fun-filled convention providing colored pencil artists with an opportunity to meet other artists, attend workshops, view the exhibition, and enjoy the banquet when the award-winning artists are announced.
2026 CPSA Convention July 29–August 1
Prescott, Arizona
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Advance payment is required to register for convention events.
- Registration fee – $50
- Workshops with lunch provided (two one-day workshops which repeat Thursday and Friday) – $160 members; $190 non-members
- Awards banquet (Friday evening) – $70-$80 based on meal choice
Other convention events are open to all who pay the registration fee:
- Meet & Greet – Wednesday evening
- Drop-in sessions – Thursday and Friday
- Art Gala – Thursday evening
- Trade show – Saturday morning
- Artists’ reception – Saturday afternoon
- Dessert party – Saturday evening
QUESTIONS? Email Tracy Frein, CPSA conventions director
Convention registration opens on April 15, 2026. Name badges are provided if you register before July 10. After that, you may pay and obtain a hand-written badge in the hospitality room at the convention.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- Make payment as soon as possible to reserve your place for workshops and the banquet.
- Registration closes July 10, 2026.
- A $50 fee (per person) applies to cancellations prior to July 10, 2026. No refunds after that date. Please allow 7–14 days for processing.