---
title: Pro/Fuse
description: >-
  Juried exhibition for women and non-binary artists working with encaustic at
  Woman Made Gallery, Chicago. Exhibition July 11–Aug 15, 2026.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/a2fdce96-7cc1-4b17-8132-149a42cf8da5'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-04-27'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Exhibition
organization: Woman Made Gallery
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/woman-made-gallery'
deadline: '2026-05-21'
entryFee: 30 USD
location: 'Chicago, IL, United States'
isOnline: false
disciplines:
  - painting
  - sculpture
  - mixed media
  - assemblage
  - encaustic
---

# Pro/Fuse

**Hosted by:** Woman Made Gallery

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States | **Deadline:** May 21, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $30

## About This Program

> "Encaustic — exploring the luminosity, texture, translucency, and sculptural possibilities of wax"

WMG invites women and non-binary artists to submit works that feature encaustic materials or techniques, either wholly or in part. Encaustic, derived from the Greek enkaustikos, meaning "to burn in" is a versatile medium traditionally made up of beeswax, damar resin, and pigment. Artists must incorporate hot wax methods, which involve heating and fusing layers with tools such as torches or heat. We welcome a wide range of artistic approaches exploring the luminosity, texture, translucency, and sculptural possibilities of wax. Both 2-D and 3-D works are eligible, including but not limited to: painting, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, and experimental forms that highlight the expressive potential of encaustic. Submitted work must be original, created by the artist, and produced without the primary use of AI image-generation tools.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, encaustic
- **Note:** Open to women and non-binary artists only. Works must feature encaustic materials or techniques, either wholly or in part, using hot wax methods. Collaborative works accepted provided all artists meet eligibility criteria and are properly credited. Artwork previously exhibited at Woman Made Gallery is not eligible for resubmission. Works may not exceed 6 feet in horizontal dimension or weigh more than 75 pounds, unless the artist personally handles both delivery and pickup.

## Compensation & Benefits

Work may be offered for sale or listed as Not for Sale (NFS). WMG retains a 40% commission; remaining 60% paid to the artist within 30 days of sale date.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** April 27, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 21, 2026
- **Program Start:** July 11, 2026
- **Program End:** August 15, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/womanmade/profuse/