Celsys announces that its illustration, comic, webtoon, and animation app Clip Studio Paint is sponsoring and exhibiting at the National Art Education Association (NAEA)’s National Convention to be held in Illinois, Chicago, from March 5 to 7, 2026. The exhibit is a collaboration with Wacom Technology Corporation (U.S.A.) and Graphixly LLC.
Celsys provides Clip Studio Paint volume licenses for corporations and educational institutions worldwide, allowing each person to use the app on up to two computer, tablet, or smartphone devices, The app is currently used by over 660 organizations worldwide, including game development companies, animation studios, webtoon studios, art universities, and vocational schools. At the NAEA National Convention, 3-month licenses for
Clip Studio Paint will be distributed for free so attendees can try it out themselves.
There will also be a live lesson at the Wacom booth with the Wacom MovinkPad and Clip Studio Paint held by Sarajean Chung, a Canada-based illustrator who specializes in a wide range of creative fields.
NAEA National Convention official site:
https://www.arteducators.org/events-and-opportunities/national-convention/
The NAEA National Convention is the largest gathering of visual arts education professionals in the world, connecting thousands of visual arts, design, and media arts educators from around the world. It is sponsored by the National Art Education Association (NAEA), the world's leading professional membership organization for educators in the visual, design, and media arts, in existence for over 75 years.
Clip Studio Paint is proud to support this event as a creative app used by professional illustrators and comic artists, as well as in webtoon and animation studios worldwide. Celsys will continue supporting creative education and development all over the world.
NAEA National Convention Sponsorship Details
- Licenses provided to event attendees
Clip Studio Paint EX licenses (3 months, 1 device) will be provided to attendees.
Those who visit the Wacom and Clip Studio Paint booth can also receive a Clip Studio Paint PRO license (3 months, 1 device).
NAEA National Convention Event Details
Date: March 5–7, 2026
Location:
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E. Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
Clip Studio Paint Volume Licenses (*1)
Clip Studio Paint volume licenses are a subscription plan that allows corporations or educational institutions to manage and roll out multiple licenses as one.
・ Compatible with Windows / macOS / iPad / iPhone / Android, with no requirement for standardized hardware
・ Up to 2 devices per user, ideal for both classroom and at-home learning
・ Dedicated management portal for administrators to manage users and licenses
・Always have access to the latest version of Clip Studio Paint at no additional cost
See details here:
https://www.clipstudio.net/en/functions/education/
Booth Seminar Host
Sarajean Chung
Sarajean is an illustrator specializing in a wide range of creative fields, from traditional hand-drawn artwork to digital production. She grew up in Taiwan and now lives in Canada. Her work is heavily influenced by Eastern culture, music and dance. She frequently live streams to communicate with viewers under the name TheOneWithBear.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/TheOneWithBear/
Twitch:
https://www.twitch.tv/TheOneWithBear
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheOneWithBear/
Artstation:
https://www.artstation.com/theonewithbear
DeviantArt:
https://www.deviantart.com/theonewithbear
About Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint is a creative app first launched in 2012 to provide the ideal tools for creating illustrations, comics, and animation. The app is available on iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, and iPhone, so creators can use it on whatever device they own. Clip Studio Paint is used by more than 60 million creators (*2) around the world, with more than 80% of those residing outside Japan. Available in 11 languages, the app supports creators of all kinds worldwide, from beginners to professional comic artists and animators. Celsys' strength lies in graphics technology, conducting research and development for in-house technology for more than 30 years.
Official Site:
https://www.clipstudio.net/en/
X:
https://x.com/clipstudiopaint
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/CLIPSTUDIOPAINTchannel
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/clipstudioofficial/
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@clipstudioofficial
*1 Internet access is required to use a volume license. A license administrator Clip Studio account is required to purchase licenses.
*2 Includes free trial users and downloads of the iPad, iPhone, Galaxy, Android, and Chromebook versions.
About the NAEA
The National Art Education Association (NAEA) is the world's leading professional membership organization for educators in the visual, design, and media arts. Members include elementary, middle and high school visual arts/design/media arts educators, university professors, researchers and scholars, teaching artists, administrators and supervisors, and museum educators. The NAEA also serves more than 45,000 student members, including college students who are members of the National Art Honor Society or aspiring art educators. The NAEA's mission is to promote creative growth and innovation by equitably advancing tools and resources for quality visual, design and media arts education across diverse populations and communities of practice.
About CELSYS, Inc.
Celsys provides tools such as Clip Studio Paint to support creators in the creator economy that is expanding through the creation and use of digital content. We are also providing new service platforms that act as a new avenue for creators' activities. We look toward a more vibrant world where everyone’s passions are connected, by offering total support to creators around the world through each part of their “creator journey”.
https://www.celsys.com/en/
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Celsys Media Relations: press@celsys.com
