---
title: Encaustic Art Institute/Museum of Encaustic Art
description: "Non-profit institute and museum dedicated to encaustic and wax-based art, home to the nation's largest collection."
url: "https://www.artsume.com/o/encaustic-art-institutemuseum-of-encaustic-art"
type: organization
createdAt: 2026-05-28
updatedAt: 2026-06-01
organizationType: Museum
location: "NM, United States"
website: "https://eainm.com"
yearFounded: 2022
---

# Encaustic Art Institute/Museum of Encaustic Art

*Museum • NM, United States*

## About

Non-profit institute and museum dedicated to encaustic and wax-based art, home to the nation's largest collection.

The Encaustic Art Institute (EAI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to encaustic and wax-based art, celebrating over 19 years of operation. Under its umbrella, EAI operates the Museum of Encaustic Art (MoEArt), which houses the largest collection of encaustic/wax work in the nation with over 450 pieces in its permanent collection. The organization supports artists and patrons through online and juried exhibitions, workshops, and a member gallery. Located in New Mexico, the museum is open seasonally and welcomes visitors, collectors, and artists working in all forms of wax-based media.

## Details

- **Founded:** 2022
- **Address:** 18 County Road 55A, Cerrillos, NM 87010
- **Website:** https://eainm.com
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EncausticArtInstitute/, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encaustic_art_institute/, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV5sGfLbWP5r4FzhdkNOQ0Q

## Opportunities

View current opportunities from Encaustic Art Institute/Museum of Encaustic Art on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/encaustic-art-institutemuseum-of-encaustic-art