THE ENCAUSTIC ART INSTITUTE is Open!
Come see the largest collection of encaustic/wax work in the nation!
The Encaustic Art Institute – a 501c3 – is celebrating its 17th year in operation. We feel fortunate that we have remained on the leading edge of encaustic/wax art for artists and patrons alike. Our new business model of online activity and our ongoing online Encaustic Arts Magazine will continue to bring one of the oldest art media known to man to your doorstep. Please take time to shop online – supporting the artists and their creative endeavors. Creativity is the lifeblood during these times and sales help steady the financial foundations to many. To learn more about our mission, and about encaustic/wax art, click here to watch a short video.
The Encaustic Art Institute has under its umbrella:
- The Museum of Encaustic Art (MOEART.org), with over 450 works of art in its permanent collection. There are currently 124 pieces of encaustic/wax artwork showing on rotation in its New Mexico location. Click here to view the permanent collection online.
- The Encaustic Art Institute (EAI) work for sale, click here to view – online – and juried exhibitions.
- EAI Workshops – Click the workshop tab from the menu at the top of the page for more info.
- Encaustic Arts Magazine – online, publishes twice a year, click here for info.
Visit us:
Open: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
April through Dec 1
Open in March by appointment only
Open through Sunday, Dec 1
2024 Hours: 11 am to 4 pm
Closed December 2- 31/January/February
Closed Holidays
Admission fee: $10
Kids under 18 – free
Members of the Encaustic Art Institute – free
For a map and location, click here.
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ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF THE ONLINE VIRTUAL MUSEUM
The Museum of Encaustic Art, open to the public at its New Mexico location, has also been busy expanding into a very exciting virtual tour of its 400+ works of art. The virtual tour is housed in a virtual museum building – designed by Douglas Mehrens, founder of the Museum of Encaustic Art and the Encaustic Art Institute.
RENDERING OF VIRTUAL MUSEUM OF ENCAUSTIC ART
Exciting detailed information and videos of exterior/interior of the future Virtual Museum – CLICK HERE!
2024 Global Warming is REAL 8th Annual Juried Exhibition
Juror: Angela Hansen
EXHIBITION CONTINUES
online through June, 2025
Read Brian Sandford’s Waxing Philosophical article in Pasatiempo (Santa Fe New Mexican) about the exhibit
ENCAUSTIC ARTS MAGAZINE
Available NOW – Winter 2024 Issue
The Winter 2024 issue features the work of
BARBARA ESMARK, LINDA GREBMEIER, BIRDY HARRISON, JEFF JUHLIN, MARIA LIVRONE, LEAH MACDONALD, FRANCINE MICHEL, and TRACY SPADAFORA.
The cover art for this issue is a detail of work by Jeff Juhlin, Pacifica, encaustic, oil, Unryu paper, sumi ink on cradled wood panel, 48 x 48 x 1.5 inches, 2020.
Click here to see a preview of the artists in this issue.
The link to subscribe and read our twenty-eighth issue is posted on the main magazine page of our website. Printed soft-cover copies of the issue are also available for purchase.
Click here to see back issues of the magazine.
New opportunity for EAI members!
Stay Tuned: Launches in February
for a May 3 Opening
- The Museum of Encaustic Art in New Mexico is allocating a space of great value for an EAI member-only gallery within the Museum premises. We are excited to show EAI members’ work for sale again within the museum setting, recognizing the significant contribution of our members to the art community.
- We will send out a non-juried Call For Art sometime in February, so be sure we have your current email address. Your presence in the online EAI member only gallery will remain.
- There are many details in the Call for Art— be sure we are white-listed. This is crucial to ensure that you receive all the necessary information and updates. The emails will be launched through our software, Constant Contact.
To become a member or renew your membership:
Click here to view and purchase paintings
100% of proceeds from donated work benefit the non-profit Encaustic Art Institute