Be Part of a National Archive of Encaustic Art

The National Museum of Encaustic Art (NEMoA) is actively accepting submissions from encaustic artists across the United States. Whether you work in traditional wax painting, photo encaustic, abstract compositions, or landscapes layered with meaning—this is your invitation to contribute to the first curated digital museum devoted entirely to encaustic.

Our mission is to represent artists from all 50 states and build a living archive of encaustic’s power, diversity, and depth.

What We’re Looking For

  • Original encaustic works in any style, including photo encaustic, mixed media, abstract, and landscapes

  • Artists from all 50 U.S. states — we are actively building a collection that reflects national identity and creative geography

  • Works that speak to memory, layering, identity, materiality, spirit, or place

How to Submit

Submissions are open on a rolling basis. There is no fee to apply, and all selected works will be credited and featured on the NEMoA website and/or in rotating digital exhibitions. Artists retain full rights to their work.

To submit your work, simply fill out a submission form and upload up to 3 high-resolution images of your encaustic art:

Please provide:

  • Your name, email, and state of residence

  • Title, medium, dimensions, and year for each piece

  • A short artist bio or statement (150–300 words)

  • Upload of high-resolution artwork images (JPEG or PNG, 300 dpi preferred)

  • Your display preferences (permanent digital archive or rotating exhibition)

Submission Terms

  • All submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis

  • Inclusion is based on curatorial selection

  • By submitting, you grant NEMoA the right to display your work digitally and in promotional materials, always with full credit

  • You retain all ownership and rights to your artwork

Questions?

We’d love to hear from you. Email us at Freddie Bainbridge@gmail.com.