Membership

Our mission is

  • to promote excellence in fine art made with encaustic and other wax mediums
  • to educate the general public about this medium
  • to increase interest in encaustic in the art world

 

Membership benefits

  • Juried group exhibitions
  • A strong and supportive artist community
  • Educational speakers

Interested in becoming a member of N.E.W.?

  • New England Wax reviews member applications once a year in November. Applications are due by September 30th.
  • There is a link to the application form below.

Member requirements

  • An artist working with encaustic or other wax-based mediums and living in one of the six New England states
  • Commitment to supporting the organization through active participation on one or more working committees
  • Must communicate in a timely fashion via email to individuals and to the group via email through the groups.io platform.
  • Must attend three meetings yearly
  • One-time member fee of $100 plus annual dues
  • Two recommendations (ideally from current members of New England Wax)