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Announcing IEA's 2026 Call for Applications for Small-Scale Regional Events Grant Awards! |
| Have you ever wished you could build or strengthen a community of encaustic artists in your region? If so, we encourage you to keep dreaming and apply for a $500 grant through International Encaustic Artists! This grant opportunity is intended for teams that include one or more IEA member artists who would like to organize a Small-Scale Regional Encaustic Event in collaboration with a local arts or community organization. Proposed events may be held any time between July 15, 2026 & June 30, 2027. Read the grant prospectus. and be sure to check out a sampling of successful applications and events from our first round of grants in 2025. Deadline to apply is May 31, 2026 |
The word “anthology” comes from the Greek word 'anthologia,' which means “flower gathering.” The root translation beautifully encompasses what an anthology does - it gathers art that highlights individual creativity while also showcasing how each element relates to others.
International Encaustic Artists’ inaugural publication of The Weight of Light - Wax Fusion Anthology, Volume I provides a curated collection of works and narratives unified by a central theme. Every inclusion has been hand-selected by our juror, Janise Yntema, a professional artist working in wax media.
The Weight of Light theme explores how hot and cold wax art convey illumination, translucency, and shadow to communicate stories of hope, struggle, resilience, and revelation. Wax’s unique capacity to hold and transmit light allows artists to speak quietly and powerfully at the same time—to suggest what is hidden, what is emerging, and what endures.
We hope that you share our excitement in the publication of The Weight of Light Anthology. It is more than an exhibition; it is an international, permanent, and collectible reference documenting the diverse achievements within the hot and cold wax genre.
Featured Artists:
Carol Bajen-Gahm, Bob Barnett, Lyn Belisle, Michelle Belto, Karen Bright, Phyllis Bryce Ely, Bruno Capolongo, Marcia Crumley, Conrad Fernandes, Karen Frey, Beverly Goldie, Dusti Gomery, Rinat Goren, Umbreen Hasan, Sally Hootnick, Beate Kratt, Patricia Leeds, Gina Louthian-Stanley, Elle MacLaren, Michelle M. Meadow, Kelly Milukas, Fiona O’Connor, Deanne Palmer, Ann Petersen, Regina Quinn, Michele Randall, Angela Rustici, Lynne Sarnoff-Christensen, Susan Sarver, Catherine Skinner, Melissa Stephens, Joan Stolpen, Amalia Tagaris, Susan Russell Hall & Terry Rishel, Dietlind Vander Schaaf, Shelley Wuitchik, Terri Yacovelli, Leslie Yolen
Special Accolades:
Karen Bright, Regina Quinn & Dietlind Vander Schaaf
Please join us on:
Sunday, April 26th at 9 am PT
Illuminated Voices: A VIP Preview of The Weight of Light
The Weight of Light - Wax Fusion Anthology, Volume I
will be available for purchase on May 1, 2026.
More information to come...
WELCOME! TO OUR NEWEST CHAPTER! The Working With Wax – Rochester/FLX chapter of the International Encaustic Association is an informal collective of visual artists who work in the mediums of encaustic, cold wax, beeswax and other wax-based materials. Through monthly discussions either in person or via the internet the group decides on activities to work together to share resources among the members, showcase the artwork created by the members, and introduce the public to this ancient method. President: Connie Ehindero |
 | Parallel Play Date SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 25 ZOOM Meeting ID: |
Spend some time in your studio & connect
with fellow encaustic artists!
Dedicate some painting time for yourself while hanging out with other artists via Zoom
Do you ever feel like you're alone in your studio, creating in solitude? What if you could share that time with others—without leaving your work space? IEA is hosting a virtual event for members only.
Stay for the full 2 hours or pop in for a quick hello. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a newbie, all are welcome!
This isn’t a class or demo—just a chance to hang out in your studio and paint while enjoying our vibrant, creative community from wherever you are. It’s intended to be a relaxed, shared time.
Save the date for our next session. Looking forward to seeing you in your studio!
To order a copy and to see past issues, go to Wax Fusion