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).

Join or Renew your Membership

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2026 CPSA CONVENTION AND SHOW
​July 29 - August 1  

Save the date and plan ahead for the 34th Annual CPSA International convention which will be held at Prescott Resort and Conference Center in Prescott, Arizona.

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Helpful Tips & Articles

Looking for opportunities to show your artwork? Click here to see a list of organizations.
Shown: "Winged Beauty" by Mary Henrikson

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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 “Well, Hi!” by Michael Palmer

In the News

Our latest Newsletter includes:

• President’s Message
• CPSA News and Reminder
• Artist Trading Cards
• Photography Workshop with
  Johnny Kerr
• Shows and Publications
• Spotlight: Lynne Roger

Download Newsletter

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Meeting Notes

CPSA DC 212 Phoenix
Chapter Zoom Meeting Notes
January 2026
Download here

Congratulations to the following DC 212 artists ​Juried into Explore This!

• Mary Carlson, CPSA, CPX Emerging Artichoke
• Virginia Carroll, CPSA, CPX   
  Island Flora
• Elliott Everson, CPSA, CPX
  Swirl
• Dyanne Locati, CPSA
  ​Journey to Budapest

2026 Important Dates 

February
21st at 1 pm:  Drop In & Draw 
24th: Drop Off Art
26th:  JCC Exhibit
28th: Board Meeting 

March
14th:  Demo (portraits) & Meeting: Casa Grande Library
21st: Drop In & Draw 
31st:  Last Day to enter International Exhibit

Download All Important 2026 Dates

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2026 Show

Rhapsody in Hue
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When/Where:
Jewish Community Center: February 26-April 5, 2026 

Important Date:
Submit Entry Information, bio and digital image by October 25, 2025 to Virginia Carroll, [email protected]

Download the Details Here
 

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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: "Silent Sunrise" by Galal Ramadan, CPSA, CPX, UKCPS Silver, UKCPSO

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