Eligibility

• Open to living artists 18 years or older, regardless of geographic location.
• No preferential treatment is given to CPSA members over non-members.
• Artworks must be done in 100% colored pencil.
• Each artist may submit one or two works for consideration. Selection is limited to no more than one work per artist.

Deadline for Entries
11:59 p.m. (Mountain Time), April 1, 2024. Do not wait until the last minute.

Awards

• More than $20,000 in cash awards to include a $5000 cash award and CIPPY Trophy for the Best of Show winner. 

Acceptance and Notifications

• No notifications of acceptance are sent by CPSA.
• A list of selected artists will be posted at the CPSA website no later than May 1, 2024. 
• Award winners will be notified by phone or email in early July.

Application Requirements

Requirements

• Before entering, read the prospectus completely and carefully for additional information and requirements.
• Artwork must be 100% colored pencil on a 2-dimensional, manufactured surface (no preparation by artist).
• Use of other media or artist-prepared surface disqualifies the entry.
• Artwork must be solely the original concept and design of the submitting artist.
• Artwork must have been completed during or after 2021 and not previously displayed in any CPSA International Exhibition.

Additional Cost
The artist is responsible for a cartage fee of $80 as well as costs for shipping and framing (if any).

Commitment to Ship
By submitting an entry, you are committing to ship your artwork, if selected, for the full duration of the CPSA exhibition. Any artist who fails to ship a selected entry may be barred from entering CPSA exhibitions for the next two years.

Disqualification
Initial selection by the juror does not guarantee that your work will appear in the show. A final in-person review of the artwork is made to ensure it complies with execution, framing and other requirements (see prospectus) and is of the same quality as depicted by the digital image. A selected entry may be disqualified at any time for failure to meet specifications. 

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all artists 18 years or older, regardless of geographic location.