International encaustic art conference comes to Truro

The 19th International Encaustic Conference will take place May 29-31 at Edgewood Farm in Truro, Massachusetts, produced by the Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill. The three-day event brings together artists from around the world to celebrate encaustic painting, an ancient medium using pigmented wax, with technical demonstrations, educational programming, networking, juried exhibitions, and extended gallery hours in Wellfleet and Truro. Keynote speaker is artist Portia Munson, known for her maximalist installations exploring consumerism and identity. Pre- and post-conference workshops run May 26 to June 4.