2026 WAAM Annual Medium: Wax Works, January 23 - March 8, 2026
WAAM is excited to announce its fourth annual medium-based exhibition, Wax Works. We invite artists to submit their work that showcases the diverse possibilities of wax. This includes encaustic and cold wax techniques, as well as innovative approaches that incorporate experimental techniques, mixed media, and alternative processes. We welcome submissions that explore a variety of themes and concepts, whether through striking compositions, conceptual narratives, or abstract interpretations. Artists are encouraged to push boundaries and experiment with the medium in creative ways, blending wax with other materials or processes to create unique pieces.
EXHIBITION DETAILS
ONLINE APPLICATION DATES: October 20 - November 28, 2025, midnight
JUROR: Laura Moriarty, Encaustic Artist
SUBMISSION FEE: FREE for WAAM Members, $35 for non-members. Open to artists within 50 miles of Woodstock. Become a member today: https://www.woodstockart.org/membership/
NOTIFICATION THROUGH SUBMITTABLE VIA EMAIL: December 11, 2025
EXHIBITION DATES: January 23 - March 8, 2026
LOCATION: Exhibition will be in the Main Gallery of WAAM
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 4-6pm
INTAKE of ARTWORK: Monday, January 19, 2026, 10 am-5pm
PICK UP of ARTWORK: Monday, March 9, 2026, 10 am-5pm
APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Up to 3 images. Acceptable file types: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .png, .txt, .jpg, .jpeg, .mp3, .mov
- Brief Artist Statement, Bio and CV (Recommended)
- Open to artists within a 50-mile radius of Woodstock, NY.
- Artists must be able to transport or ship work to WAAM. Shipped work must contain a prepaid return label.
- All artwork must be clean, wired and ready to hang. (no sawtooth hangers, fishline etc.)
- Any special installation needs must be supplied by the artist for the duration of the show and should be noted in their submission.
- All work must be the original conception and execution of the artist listed. No reproductions.
- WAAM reserves the right to reject works that do not comply with these guidelines or are otherwise found to be unsuitable for display.
- WAAM takes a 40% commission on sales in support of its programs. Artists should consider this when pricing submitted work. Work submitted must be for sale. No changes to prices can be made after submission.
- No changes to artwork details can be made to the submission. This is how your wall label will read. Please confirm all details before final submission.
- Application fee for non-members: $35. Members apply for free. Become a member today: https://www.woodstockart.org/membership/
- All submissions are welcomed.
- If you are unable to remit the full fee due to financial hardship please contact info@woodstockart.org
- Questions may be addressed to: yvonne@woodstockart.org
Exhibition Policy: For full details, refer to our WAAM Exhibition Policy located under the open calls page of our website: https://www.woodstockart.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WAAM-Exhibition-Policy-2024-.pdf
About the Juror: Laura Moriarty, Encaustic Artist. A native of New York’s Hudson River Valley, Laura Moriarty makes process-driven works with pigmented beeswax whose forms, colors, textures and patterns result from processes similar to those that shape and reshape the earth. For more info: https://www.lauramoriarty.com
Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, https://www.woodstockart.org/