Welcome to District Chapter 212
Phoenix and Tucson 

Hello and welcome, glad you found us! Our local chapter has over 70 members in Arizona and beyond. If you are not part of our chapter, we invite you to find out more about us and the Colored Pencil Society of America. 

With a range of art styles and experience, we predominately work in colored pencils. We strive to elevate the medium, educate others about it, and encourage innovation with the use of colored pencils.  We are part of the national non-profit organization, the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA).

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Helpful Tips & Articles

Looking for opportunities to show your artwork? Click here to see a list of organizations.
Shown: Artwork by Meg Merry 

Transport your art safely! Learn how to make a carrier for your artwork. 

Learn about lightfastness and why it is important for colored pencil artists.
Click here to learn more (note - this link will take you to the CPSA.org website).

Looking for a template for artist trading cards? Click/tap here for templates you can download.

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In the News - Summer 2026

Our latest Newsletter includes:

• CPSA News and Reminders
  
• A Message from the
  President
  
• Convention Information
  
• Shows and Publications
  
• Meet Nancy Jacey

Download Newsletter

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May 2026 Meeting Notes - Download here

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

Call for Art - Arizona Sonora Desert Museum-Ironwood Gallery
2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743

Feb. 20 - April 25, 2027

DOWNLOAD PROSPECTUS AND DETAILS

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Member Highlight

Welcome New Member Ron Chironna
Ron is a new member to the national CPSA and our local AZ chapter. He's been a freelance illustrator for just over 50 years, and has used Prismacolor pencils for almost all that time.

​"I don't strive for photorealism, but for my own kind of realistic drawings."

Shown is "The Blacksmith"
From the book, Galloping Gertie
See more of Rons work here

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2026 Important Dates 

Download All Important 2026 Dates

Follow us on Instagram

See behind-the-scenes of works in progress and much more. If you are part of our chapter and would like to be featured, email our Instagram manager here.

Shown above: "Interweave" by Janet Schaffer
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