Wax-On/Wax-In

ENTRY PERIOD: Feb 3 - April 7, 2024. Note entries close at midnight April 7, but support/assistance will only be available until 5 pm MDT on April 7.

NOTIFICATION of juror results: April 28

EXHIBITION DATES: May 25 - Jul 6

OPENING RECEPTION: May 25 (noon - 3 pm)

FEES: Entrance fee is $25 for current Encaustic Art Institute Members, $35 for non-members.

Commission fee: EAI takes a 50% commission fee on sold artwork.

Artists have the option to ship their work to be shown in the in-person exhibition held in the Museum of Encaustic Art - OR - may choose to have their work shown only in the online version of the exhibition, visible on the EAI/MoEA websites.

WHO MAY ENTER: This is an in-person AND online National Exhibition, open to all encaustic/wax artists whether they are a member of the Encaustic Art Institute or not.

WHAT TO ENTER: Any artwork created using wax-based media in 2-D or 3-D form is acceptable to submit for consideration by the juror. Wax-based media includes: all forms of encaustic, hot or cold wax, and encaustic mixed media (with any combination of media).

The theme is open to a variety of interpretations. We are looking to showcase artwork you are currently working on in your studio. No artist statements are requested with this exhibition. The juror will make her selections based on the quality of the work and how well the work fits into a cohesive exhibition.

Entrants may enter TWO (2)images of different artwork per entry for review, however, only one (1) piece per artist may be selected for the exhibition. (See image requirements section for details on what size/format we require). Entrants have the option to include (up to 3) detail views of their submitted artworks. If you are submitting only one piece for consideration by the juror - only include the (up to) three detail views of that piece - do not include more images of the same piece.

SIZE LIMITATIONS on accepted work: For 2-D artwork: 24 x 24 inches equivalent (or under). For 3-D artwork: 20 x 20 inches equivalent (or under)


IMAGE REQUIREMENTS:
As noted above, entrants may submit TWO (2) images for review by the juror, however, only one (1) piece per artist may be selected for the exhibition. Diptychs and triptychs count as one piece - submit a single image of diptych or triptych. Detail (close-up) views (up to 3 details) of each of your submitted pieces are allowed.

Format for images:
* Background: For 3-D pieces: white/black/or neutral background. For 2-D pieces, the image should be cropped tight to the edges of the piece with no background showing.
* File Format: Save all images as BASELINE standard JPEG (.jpg).
* File size: JPEGs must be under 10.0 MB saved at 150 dpi minimum - 300 dpi maximum. Do not submit images shot at 72 dpi.
*Image size at shortest image dimension: 1500 px
*Color space: Save images in an RGB color space, preferably sRGB.


IMPORTANT NOTE: All work in this exhibition MUST BE FOR SALE and REMAIN eligible for sale from the time the entry is submitted until the close of the exhibition.

* Please see the Call for Art on EAI website https://www.eainm.com/call-for-art-wax-on-wax-in/ for more detailed information.

GENERAL INFORMATION: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ and FOLLOW all entry requirements BEFORE submitting your entry. We suggest you read through the Call for Art on the EAI website to be sure you understand all instructions. We also strongly suggest that you do NOT wait until the last day to submit your entry. You should allow yourself enough time to familiarize yourself with the EntryThingy system before the deadline so you don't run into problems close to the deadline. Please give us (and yourself) at least a one day cushion in case you need to correct something, or we need to contact you to clarify something in your entry. Also, although entries close at midnight, support/assistance will only be available until 5 pm MDT on April 7.

When preparing your entries, make sure that your name, title, caption information for each image, dimensions, and price are all correct. Whatever information you use on your entry will be what we use to create your label on the website, publicize and sell your piece (should your entry be accepted by the juror) - be sure the information in the entry is correct and final.

If you use a different name as your 'artist' name - enter your name as you wish it to appear on any publicity material, our website, your gallery label, etc. when you submit your entry.

If you have a different email address/name connected with the PayPal account or credit/debit card that you use to pay your entry fee, contact us right away ([email protected]) with the information so we can credit your entry fee with your entry.

Be sure that the email address you use on your entry/profile is one that you currently use and check regularly. This is the email address we use to contact you and send the juror result notification.