EAI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports and fosters all types of eggshell art (commonly known as egg decorating) and artists worldwide. We are the most comprehensive educational and resource for eggshell art in the world. Promoting education, artistic excellence, and the preservation of all styles of egg artistry for future generations. Celebrating Egg Art Around the World

16 categories of eggshell art assessment is outlined for the Master Artisan Pathway "MAP". Master Artisan Pathway- "MAP" Kategorie i wytyczne „MAP” MAP Categories and Guidelines GENERAL GUIDELINES Only original designs using real eggshells will be considered for assessment. Any size of eggshell, unless otherwise stated can be used. Designs using more than one egg, for example two eggs forming a heart shape, can be entered for assessment. Judges will score the following categories : Creativity and Originality - Only original designs allowed. Composition and Design - Use of the Principles and Elements of Design (Line, composition, space, movement, balance, emphasis, pattern, unity, color, contrast, rhythm, texture, value, form) Technique Craftsmanship and Presentation Degree of Difficulty Overall Impression CATEGORY GUIDELINES Where one or more techniques are used, please select the category which applies to the main technique. If you are unsure, you can ask for assistance by contacting us. Click on the photos to see a larger picture. ACID ETCHING A design where acid is used to remove areas of the shell to create a design. The overall design and technique execution will be assessed, and the level of difficulty will be taken into account. (Eggs, such as an emu, where different color layers exist will require more careful attention to detail). APPLIED WAX A design where wax is applied as part of the design and left in situ as part of the decorative technique, such as Madeira work, cross-stitch style etc. The even application of the wax to the egg will be considered, along with the complexity of the design. The judges will be looking for a mix of technique to include ‘drop-pull’. Additional cut work will add to the level of complexity. ART BATIK A design which uses the basic techniques of waxing and dyeing, without using traditional Pysanky motifs. This style of work is decorative and is not constrained by tradition. ARTIST’S CHOICE (Includes Fabergé Inspired) Let your creativity run riot with this category - any style, any combination of technique or use of material. The usual criteria of good workmanship will be assessed. BEADED or JEWELED A design where the main focus of the work involves the application of beading or jewels. Attention should be paid to the careful placement of beads, smoothness of the finish and uniformity of any pattern, such as a basket-weave. Other techniques can be incorporated. CARVED The shell should be carved into to create relief work, using a technique which involves deeper scoring of the shell than the scratch carving category. Attention should be paid to creating clean, smooth cuts. The carving should be well-balanced, and other techniques can be incorporated into the design. DÉCOUPAGE Attention will be paid to the accuracy of cutting the paper print (decals are not permitted) and the surface finish of the egg after the print has been buried. The surface should be perfectly smooth, free from blemish and should not have any unwanted particles embedded in the finish. This category is one where the egg has to be judged ‘in person’. DIORAMA The main focus of the design will be a scene that is created within the egg; however, this can also extend around the egg. The level of detail included will be assessed, however the exterior of the egg will also be looked at in detail. Any items made by the artist should be mentioned as this will be of benefit in the assessment. The usual criteria of a well-balanced and tasteful design will also apply. HAND PAINTED or DRAWN The design must be original and can be in any style; however, the complexity of the work will be given additional credit, and it is expected that the submission will show proportion, balance, and if appropriate, shadow, depth and good use of color to create an overall pleasing piece of work. INTRICATELY CUT Intricate cut work is the main focus of the work involved. The level of difficulty in terms of working with thinner shells will be taken into account, as well as the neatness of the cutting, the removal of membrane and the general balance and design of the work presented. MECHANICAL A design which incorporates movement within the design. The mechanisms used could be battery powered, using pulleys etc., but must operate smoothly. The judges may request a short video of the egg in action to determine the level of movement involved. Unless creating movement in addition to music, musical boxes do not fall into this category. The overall design, innovation and technical expertise will be assessed and taken into account when judging. MINIATURE A category where any style of work is acceptable, however the entire design (including the stand and any added items) should fit within a box 3" x 3" x 3" (7.5 x 7.5 x 7.5cm). Work will be assessed with the usual criteria of execution of techniques used, neatness of workmanship. Complexity of design and skills used will also be taken into consideration. MIXED or OTHER MEDIA Lots of scope for creativity in this category where a distinct additional style of work is added to the egg, such as polymer clay work, popotillo, quilling, scrimshaw and other paper crafting techniques (such as paper constructions/origami). This should not include work that falls readily into other categories such as paper sculpture work. Attention will be paid to the execution of the different techniques displayed with both being of an acceptable standard. Ingenuity will be a factor in the judging as well as the general standards of workmanship. NOVELTY A design which displays an unusual and novel concept. Examples could include a tea service, method of transport (car, boat etc.), wearable egg art. Attention will be paid to the unusual concept displayed in the entry as well as the general execution of workmanship and complexity of technique. PAPER SCULPTURE Paper Toile and Bas Relief fall within this category. Both methods of work include the accurate cutting of paper prints which are then built up into a 3-dimensional finish. The raised paperwork should be firm to the touch. The finished work should exhibit neat cutwork, and the design can be raised against the shell with the edges all touching the egg or, alternatively, certain areas can be raised permanently. Suitability of the paper print and originality of its application to the egg as well as the accurate execution of the technique will be taken into account. PYSANKY-DIASPORA This category allows the artist to combine traditional motifs (we require the artist to provide an explanation/meaning behind the symbols) with a free interpretation to create an original design using the wax and dyeing techniques. SCRATCH CARVING A design where the egg is dyed using either a natural or chemical dye and the surface ONLY of the shell is manually scratched to create shading, texture and a pleasing design. We wish to thank the artists who participated in "Egg of the Month", Master Artisan Pathway and the IEAG Master Program whose egg art is shown. These are all considered fine examples of the styles shown.

See our egg art/eggshell art/decorated egg gallery and view this beautiful art form. For more egg art pictures visit our Facebook site called Egg Art International Gallery at https://www.facebook.com/groups/935839224107860 Gallery of the "Most Liked Eggs of the Month" New Egg Art to see every month from our Facebook group Egg Art International Gallery "Most Liked Eggs" monthly contest as well as Master Artisan Pathway award recipients. Just click on the pictures below for an up-close look at these eggs. They are amazing! Michael Drul Sept. 2026 Winner of the "Most Liked Eggs" Morgan Tunow Sept. 2026 "Most Liked Acid Etched Eggs" Anamaria Buraciuc Sept. 2026 "Most Liked Applied Wax Egg" Morgan Tunow Sept. 2026 "Most Liked Art Batik Eggs" Helmut Meister Sept. 2026 "#1 Most Liked Beaded Eggs" Unknown Artist Sept. 2026 "#2 Most Liked Beaded Egg" Lily Ng Sept. 2026 "#3 Most Liked Beaded Egg" Sandra Williams Sept. 2026 "#4 Most Liked Beaded Egg" Rebekah Brown Sept. 2026 "Most Liked Carved Egg" Jennifer's Egg Art Sept. 2026 "Most Liked Diorama Egg" Sue Austin Sept. 2026 "Founder's Favorite Egg" Tim Yeltour Sept. 2026 "Most Liked Faberge Inspired Egg" Florin Maricica Bejinari Sept. 2026 "Most Liked Hand Painted Egg" Anna Sell Sept. 2026 'Most Liked Intricately Cut Egg" Leslie Lisdell Sept. 2026 "Most Liked Mini Egg" Maria Jurkovicova Sept. 2026 "Most Liked Mixed Media Egg" Katarzyna Mitka Sept. 2026 "Most Liked Novelty Egg" Luba kapeluch Sept. 2026 "Most Liked Pysanky Diaspora Eggs" Angelė Rauktienė Sept. 2026 "Most Liked Scratch Eggs" Maria Jurkovicova August 2026 Winner of the "Most Liked Egg" Basia Haszlakiewicz August 2026 "Founder's Favorite Egg" Natalie K Kitt Acid August 2026 'Most Liked Acid Etched Egg" Morgan Tunow August 2026 "Most Liked Art Batik Eggs" Lillian Lujan August 2026 "Most Liked Fabergé Inspired Egg" Valentina Uhrenciuc August 2026 "Most Liked Applied Wax Eggs"

Egg art/eggshell art/decorated egg shows and events from around the world. Look for a show near you. Shows and Events Around the World Click on the links below for more information. If you have an event you would like to include here, please contact us with the name, dates, location and website or email. 2027 Show and Retreats- Preliminary Information The 54th Annual Vegreville Pysanka Festival, July 2-4, 2027 2027 Washington Decorated Egg Show Japan 13th Annual National Egg Art Exhibition, April 10-11, 2027, Yokohama, Japan Atkins, Eggsquisits Designs & Elegant Eggs Seminar and Exhibition, Hagerman, Idaho, First week of August. More information coming soon 2026 North America Shows and Retreat 1. Eggsibit 2026- Eastern Pennsylvania Egg Show and Sale, April 24-26, 2026, Easton, PA. Contact eggsibit.show@gmail.com 2. Catskill Pysanka Workshop , June 3-7, 2026, Kerhonkson, New York 3. Sweet Tea Pysanky Playdate , June 9-14, 2026, Auburn, Alabama 4. Washington Decorated Egg Show , June 12-14, 2026. Smokey Point/Arlington, Washington. Contact Terry Ackley at waeggshow@yahoo.com . 5. Vegreville Pysanka Festival, Vegreville, Alberta Canada, July 3-6, 2026. 6 .Ukrainian EggCessories Pysanky Retreat 2026, July 21-24, 2026, Oakville, Ontario Canada 7. Rochester EGGSperience, September 11-14, 2026, Avon, New York 8. Pysanky on the River (POTR), October 16-19, 2026, Berea, Ohio 2026 Austria Shows and Retreats 2026 Australia and New Zealand Shows and Retreats 1. Craft Alive, February 19-21, 2026, Albury- Wodonga, Australia 2. Eggnificent Emu Egg Eggxhibition , March 14-18, 2026 2026, Sherbrooke Art Society, Belgrave VIC 3. The Victorian Egg Decorators' Guild Inc - VEDGI is at Craig Family Centre . · ‘Eggshell Artistry”, Sat. 3rd October, 10am-2pm at The Craig Family Centre, 7 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton. 2026 Germany Shows and Retreats 1.Bad Reichenhall, February 28 and March 1, near Salzburg, Germany 2. Schwetzingen Palace near Heidelberg, March 7-8, 2026 3. Ostereier Ausstellung , March 7-8, 2026, Kaiserslautern-Siegelbach. Germany 4.Andechs Monastery, March 13-to 15, 2026 near Munich, Germany 5.Zons Museum, April 4-6,2026 near Cologne, Germany 6. Osterpfad-Vogtland, March- April, 2026 in Vogtland, Germany 2026 Poland Shows 1 .Easter Eggs from Around the World . February 21- August 30, 2026, Torun, Poland 2026 UK Shows and Retreats 2026 Switzerland Shows 1.Greifensee Castle, March 21-22, 2026 near Zurich/Switzerland

A list of teachers who are will to teach eggshell art of all styles. Teachers of Egg Art Contact Us if you are interested in teaching Contact Us Lisa McDonald of Na Zdorovya teaches Pysanky in Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho and NY. korovai@nazdorovya.com www.nazdorovya.com 307-250-4633 Konomi Kashiwaya of Egg & Flower Art Konomi Studio teaches in Japan eggartkonomi@gmail.com Jennifer Domal of Jennifer Domal Studios teaches in Pennsylvania, USA jennifer@jenniferdomalstudios.com Dani Fausek of "Beyond the Hatchery " Teaches online and in person in Wisconsin, USA eohdegg@gmail.com Linda Martin of Linda Martin Egg Designs teaches in the UK linda-martin@btconnect.com Kerry Palumbo teaches in PA, MD and NJ, USA kpalumbo13@gmail.com 1-570-778-2238 Theresa Somerset of Precision Art Studio and Pysanky USA teaches in Vermont, USA theresasomerset.com Kay Collings teaches in South Carolina, USA kaycollings@earthlink.net

Our new directory of egg art and egg decorating supplies is here. More supplies added all the time. Egg Art Supply Directory New and Adding More All the Time! Find Supplies and tools used by egg artists in a variety of techniques and styles. CLICK on the titles and it will take you to that item. Most ship internationally. Red Star suppliers offer EAI member discounts Table of Abbreviations BTH: Beyond the Hatchery LMED: Linda Martin Egg Designs MF: Metzer Farms PC: PowerCrafter Cutting and Carving Burrs/Bits (PC) Dust Collection System (PC) Electric Foot Control (PC) Engraving Systems (PC) High Speed Engravers LJ 369 Oiled(PC) High Speed Engraver LJ 369 Oil-less (PC) DVD's Advanced Egg Carving Tutorial- Rhea (PC) Emu Egg Carving Tutorial (PC) Goose & Turkey Egg Carving Tutorial (PC) Ostrich Egg Carving Tutorial (PC) Ribbon Embroidery for Egg Art (LMED) Egg Markers Jem Egg Marker (LMED) (Opens catalogue. See page 97) Egg Shells -Blown Pee Wee Duck Eggs (MF) Small Duck Eggs (MF) Medium Duck Eggs (MF) Large Duck Eggs (MF) Jumbo Duck Eggs (MF) Blue Pee Wee Duck Egg (MF) Blue Small Duck Egg (MF) Blue Medium Duck Egg (MF) Goose Eggs 8.0” (MF) Goose Eggs 8.5” (MF) Goose Eggs 9.0” (MF) Goose Eggs 9.5” (MF) Egg Stands & Display Gold Plated Egg Stands (LMED) (Opens catalogue. See pages 36-43) Kits BTH Kits with Directions - With or without egg BTH Spark Kits - Supplies for a themed egg - no instructions no egg Kits (LMED) Pysanky Kits (LMED) (Opens catalogue. See page 13) Magazines The Art of the Eggshell by Linda Martin Beyond the Hatchery- Subscription digital Beyond the Hatchery -Subscription- Paper copies - US only Minis and Micro Supplies BTH Figurines and More BTH Die Cut Houses Silk Prints French Rooster Silk Print Collection (BTH) Holiday Stocking Set for 2026 (BTH) Nativity Set Silk Print Set (BTH) Nesting Dolls Silk Print Set (BTH) Trims and Chain Pearl Chain- BTH Rhinestone Chain- BTH Filigree Gold Filigree (LMED) (Opens catalogue. See pages 58-65)

Explore three galleries filled with all styles of egg art including Faberge style, Pysanky, Ukranian, Painted eggs, Carved eggs and so much more! Photo Galleries of Egg Art We now have four beautiful galleries for all to enjoy. Gallery of the "Most Liked Eggs of the Month- Our most popular gallery! Each month our Facebook group called Egg Art International Gallery conducts a contest which highlights the most liked eggs. These artists receive a certificate of recognition to proudly display as well as promotion on all our social media sites including Pinterest and Instagram. The winners are invited to participate in the yearly fundraising magazine called "Amazing Eggs" . The honorable mentions and category winners may also be invited to participate as well. Check out all the new photos each month! Take me to this Gallery now! Gallery of Master Artisan Pathway "MAP" Recipients See the beautiful creations of the participants who have submitted their egg art to this vigorous program of education and excellence. Learn some of their techniques thru their descriptions and additional views of their egg art. Not only are the eggs beautiful, but it is an amazing place to learn and start your own pathway to becoming a Master Artisan! Take me to this Gallery now! Gallery of Master Program Egg Art (old IEAG Master Program) See the beautiful creations from the former IEAG program. These Master artists were both innovators and set the standard for excellence we all hope to aspire to. Many of the participant's photos were lost when the IEAG dissolved. If you were one of former participants and you would like to have your accomplishments appear on this gallery, please contact us. Take me to this Gallery now! Helmut Meister Gallery of Egg Art Styles- See all the different styles of Egg Art! Mr. Meister has collected over 4000 eggs by artists all over the world. Enjoy and be inspired by all the different styles and colors of egg art in this amazing collection. Take me to this Gallery now!

Our mission is to promote all types of egg art, also known as eggshell art or egg decorating worldwide. Our mission is also to raise the quality of the art to the highest level and develop public interest in the art thru education, exhibition and sharing. Join today! Our Story On January 25, 2023, Egg Art Internationa l was founded by Dr. Leslie Lisdell and Co-Founders Linda Martin and Kathy Hamilton. Dr. Lisdell, a physician by trade, had collected egg (shell) art for many years and started her own exploration into this beautiful art form in 2016. She was joined by Linda Martin, owner of Linda Martin Egg Art Designs and Kathy Hamilton, owner of the Eggery Place , to make this idea a reality. Our goal is to create an international organization dedicated to promoting egg (shell) art thru outreach, education, scholarship and promotion. On May 14, 2025, we were approved as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which will help facilitate our goals of promoting egg art, teaching and providing egg art scholarships. Our organization's website is the world's largest and most comprehensive information and educational hub for all things pertaining to egg decorating or egg art. What is egg art? It is the art or craft of decorating eggs. Some people call it egg decorating and some call it egg art. Egg art is a form of creative self-expression that involves decorating eggs with various materials, techniques, and themes. The art of decorating eggs has evolved into something separate from religious rituals, proving to be a new form of creative expression. Artists today are taking the art of decorating eggs to the next level. There are so many different styles of egg art. More common styles include pysanky, batik, carving, Fabergé style, etching and more. It is amazing there are so many different ways to make an ordinary eggshell into an exquisite piece of art! Our team has already made great progress, and we have lots of exciting plans in the works. We are adding new content almost daily. Make sure to visit the Learn Section (formerly known as the Resources Page) where you will find suppliers, books, videos, show dates, teachers, helpful hints, patterns and more to make your own decorated eggs. From children to advanced artists there is something for everyone to enjoy and learn. Mission Vision The MISSION of our organization, Egg Art International , is to promote all types of egg art worldwide, raise the quality of the art to the highest level, and develop public interest in the art through education, exhibition, scholarships and sharing. We are committed to supporting all styles of egg artists regardless of their financial capability. As such, we do not charge for membership or the Master Artisan Pathway. We strive to make this website a source for all to learn and benefit from. Please consider donating today so that we may continue on this important mission. Our VISION at Egg Art International , is to bring awareness of all styles of egg art into current and future generations throughout the world. We seek to encourage new artists, young and old, thru education, fostering and promotion. We are currently setting up programs to introduce egg art into schools as well as other places. So many exciting things are being developed! Egg Art International , is committed to making sure your privacy is protected. We do not sell membership lists or emails and all information is strictly confidential.

A growing list of suppliers for egg decorating/egg art/eggshell art. Egg Art Suppliers Just click on the photo or name and it will take you directly to their websites with direct links to some of their products. Suppliers with RED STARS offer our members 5% discounts with the 2026 code. Make sure to contact them if you don't see a discount box at checkout. Everything you need for All Styles of Egg Art including Carving and Pysanky! If you are interested in becoming a supplier, please email us at eggartinternational@gmail.com Ukrainian Eggcessories (CAN) Canadian Eggshell Dyes * Beeswax * Electric Kitsky * Findings * Stands *Universal Tips * Books * Retreats * Tools & Lathes * Kits Pysanky USA (USA) Online Shop for Pysanky Supplies * Dyes * Wax * Kitsky * Plugs * Stands * Brushes & Pencils * Blown Eggs * Ornament Caps * Books * Egg-Cessities * Tools * Powercrafter (USA) Engraving Systems * High Speed Engravers * DVD Training by Dr. Lew Jensen * Accessories/Replacement Parts * Burrs/Bits * Parablaster Supplies * Artwork & Designs * Powercrafter Professional Engravers (PPE) Program Metzer Farms (USA) Blown and Cleaned Eggs for Decorating * Blown Goose and Duck Eggs 6-12" Circumference * Duck Eggs for Eating * Available Year-Round * Ducks for Sale * Breakage is Rarely a Problem* Order by the Case* Order any Size or Quantity * On-site Hatchery * 5 Star Reviews * FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS * Linda Martin Egg Designs (UK) Offering an extensive range of egg art supplies * Online Learning Section to purchase DVD's, books , patterns , kits, video lessons and The Art of the Eggshell magazine * INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING Download 136-page Catalogue Elegant Eggs Studio (USA) by Rachael Izdepski 3D Printed Bases * 3D Printed Stands * 3D Printed Figurines * Silk Prints * Blown Eggs Email: eleganteggs@outlook.com * Tele: 262-995-4235 WEBSITE COMING SOON! The Eggery Place (USA) Complete Line of Egg Art & Egg Decorating Supplies * Egg shells * Stands * Filigree * Egging Kits * Egg Markers *Flat back Rhinestones * Tools* Silk Prints Eggstravaganza (Malta) Complete Line of Egg Art and Egg Decorating Supplies * Kits and Instructions * Blown Eggshells * Paints and Finishes * Stands * Finished Egg Art * Musical Movements* INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING Beyond the Hatchery (USA) Supplies * Kits * Spark Kits * Minis & Micros * Silk Prints * Tools* "Beyond the Hatchery" quarterly magazine * Chain by the Yard Video Tutorials * Weekly Zoom Egging Get Togethers

See all the different styles of egg art in this collection by Helmut Meister Helmut Meister Gallery of Decorated Eggs Explore all the different styles and colors Different Colors Natural Materials Used in Egg Art Tinamu Egg Art Paper Egg Art Wax Applied Egg Art Paper Cut Textiles in Egg Art Inked Eggs Eggs with Butterflies

See several nice examples of beaded eggs. Category Spotlight: Beaded and/or Jeweled Eggs A design where the main focus of the work involves the application of beading or jewels. Attention should be paid to the careful placement of beads, smoothness of the finish and uniformity of any pattern, such as a basketweave. Other techniques can be incorporated. We have added some excellent examples of beaded eggs below. Several have patterns to inspire you to make these beaded eggs. Just open the photo and click the download icon. Please note that the IEAG Master program is different than the EAI MAP. The IEAG Master level roughly correlates to the MAP Gold Award. The IEAG Intermediate correlates roughly to MAP Silver Award and the IEAG Novice Level roughly correlates to the MAP Bronze Award. Konomi Kashiwaya IEAG Master Beaded Egg Dot Cannon Pattern available. Egg made by Fran Higgins. Joan Huff A pattern is available to download. Helmut Meister Pattern available for download. Kathy Hamilton Pattern available to download Kathy Hamilton A pattern is available to download Debbie Grassel IEAG Master Beaded Egg Eleanor Dorway IEAG Intermediate Beaded Egg Helmut Meister EAI Facebook group entry Judy Negrete IEAG Novice Beaded Egg Daria Iwasko EAI Founder's Favorite Egg Award Judith Elkins IEAG Intermediate Beaded Egg Shihori Kato IEAG Master Beaded Eggs Linda Asbell IEAG Master Beaded Egg Atsuko Murasawa IEAG Mater Beaded Egg Harumi Baloy

EAI has no association with the IEAG . IEAG closed after losing its non- profit tax status, members and publishers were owed thousands of dollars and legal issues. It still has a Facebook site that falsly claims to be a non-profit association. What happened to the old IEAG (International Egg Art Guild) ? Dear Readers, Thank you for taking the time to ask about what happened to the former International Egg Art Guild (IEAG). We understand there has been some confusion regarding the IEAG Facebook page, and we would like to clarify that Egg Art International (EAI) has no affiliation with that group. The International Egg Art Guild was once a valuable resource for egg artists around the world. Unfortunately, by 2022 it had become apparent that the organization was facing significant challenges. Membership had declined to only a small number of officers, its IRS tax-exempt nonprofit status had been revoked, publication of its magazine had ceased, its website was no longer active, and the organization reportedly owed substantial sums to members, its magazine publisher, and a former website developer. Today, the IEAG no longer operates as an active organization. However, its Facebook group remains online and continues to describe itself as a "non-profit association of artists, artisans, and craftspeople who work with natural eggs." Because this description may cause confusion, we believe it is important to clarify that Egg Art International is an entirely separate organization with no association with that Facebook group. In 2022, I made a sincere effort to help restore the International Egg Art Guild, but those efforts were ultimately unsuccessful. For those interested in the history and supporting documentation, additional information and links to relevant documents are provided below. Egg Art International remains committed to promoting every form of egg art throughout the world. Our mission is to encourage artistic excellence, advance education, foster public appreciation through exhibitions and outreach, and provide a welcoming community for egg artists of all skill levels. We are grateful to our thousands of members whose enthusiasm, creativity, and support have made Egg Art International a thriving and growing organization. Thank you for being part of our community. Sincerely, Leslie Lisdell M.D. and the Team at Egg Art International 2-6-2024 Synopsis and Timeline of the International Egg Art Guild (IEAG) Through March 12, 2023 The following timeline summarizes events surrounding the decline and eventual dissolution of the International Egg Art Guild (IEAG). This information is based on correspondence, official IEAG documents, IRS records, Facebook posts, and other supporting documentation available at the time of writing. Readers are encouraged to review the linked source documents and draw their own conclusions. 1. January 2019 In the January 2019 issue of the IEAG members-only magazine, President Jennifer Stevens Klinger announced that, because there had been no nominations for president, she and the secretary would continue serving for another two-year term. Jennifer Stevens Klinger had originally been elected president in 2017.Click here to see the document. Many members were unaware that a call for nominations had been issued, as no announcement regarding the nomination process had been communicated to the membership before the election period. The IEAG By-Laws required that a Nomination Committee be appointed during the second year of the current Board's term and that members be provided the opportunity to vote by written ballot. The relevant provisions of the IEAG By-Laws are reproduced below. IEAG By-Laws: # 6 ELECTIONS The Nomination Committee shall be appointed by the Executive Board during the second (2nd) year of office of the current Board for the purpose of nominating the next President. 1. All voting for the office of President shall be by written ballot mailed to the officer designated by the President to receive them, in time to arrive in said officer’s hands at least thirty (30) days before the annual meeting. The members of the Executive Board shall be the tellers who count the ballots and determine the results according to the majority of ballots received. 2.The official ballot shall be included in the Newsletter that is mailed at least three (3) months before the date of the annual meeting. Based on the available records, the procedures outlined in IEAG By-Law #6 do not appear to have been followed. As a result, Jennifer Stevens Klinger's continuation as president for the 2019–2021 term occurred without the nomination and election process prescribed by the IEAG By-Laws. 2. July 2019 In the July 2019 issue of the IEAG magazine, the IEAG officers announced the following proposed amendments to the By-Laws: Add 5Aiii: "person ineligible to hold office if publish or promote an egg art magazine." Delete By-Law #5Bii: "Officers may be elected or appointed to no more than 2 consecutive terms." If adopted, these proposed amendments would have made individuals who published or promoted an egg art magazine ineligible to hold office while also eliminating the existing two-consecutive-term limit for officers, thereby permitting officers to serve indefinitely. The proposed amendments appeared on page 3 of the July 2019 IEAG magazine (click here ). No subsequent announcements or notifications advising members of a vote on these proposed changes have been located. Likewise, no evidence has been found that the proposed amendments were approved by the membership as required under the IEAG By-Laws. See IEAG By-Law #5Bii below. IEAG By-Laws: # 5 TERM OF OFFICE 5B. Term of office 1.Term of office for each officer shall be two (2) years, unless sooner terminated by death, incapacity, resignation, or removal. 2.Officers may be elected or appointed to no more than 2 consecutive terms. An officer who has served all or part of two (2 consecutive terms shall be ineligible for re-election for One (1) year. Again, the procedures required under IEAG By-Law #14 regarding amendments to the By-Laws do not appear to have been followed. Based on the available records, members were not provided notice through subsequent newsletters, email communications, or magazine announcements, nor is there evidence that the proposed amendments were submitted to the entire membership for a vote as required by the By-Laws. IEAG By-Laws: # 14 AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS Amendments to the By-Laws – The By-Laws can only be amended by a vote of the entire membership. Changes must be printed in the Newsletter twice, the second printing to contain a voting ballot to be mailed to the Board. Majority of all votes received will determine the Amendment. Based on the documented sequence of events described above, the nomination procedures, election requirements, officer term limits, and By-Law amendment procedures set forth in the IEAG By-Laws do not appear to have been followed. The cumulative effect of these actions was Jennifer Stevens Klinger's continuation as president beyond her elected term without the nomination, election, and By-Law amendment procedures prescribed by the organization's governing documents. 3. February 1, 2021 On February 1, 2021, Jennifer Stevens Klinger sent an email to all IEAG members announcing the suspension of the IEAG magazine while stating that the Joan Huff Egg Educational Fund* would continue. No membership dues were refunded, and no announcement was made that all memberships would be suspended. In subsequent written correspondence, Jennifer Stevens Klinger repeatedly stated that the IEAG no longer had members other than herself, Debbie Peters Botts, and the past presidents. (Click here to view documentation.) As of August 2024, no funds generated from Joan Huff's donated patterns had been used to establish the educational fund announced in 2021, nor had the patterns been returned to Joan Huff's family. 4. July–October 2022 On July 6, 2022, and again on October 25, 2022, Dr. Leslie Lisdell (Dr. L) contacted Jennifer Stevens Klinger through Facebook Messenger to inquire whether the IEAG Masters Program was still active, as she had two eggs ready for judging. During these communications, Dr. L also offered to assist in updating the organization's outdated website. No response was received to either inquiry. 5. Late October 2022 In late October 2022, Dr. L discovered that the official IEAG website (internationaleggartguild.com) was no longer online. During the same period, she also learned that the IEAG's nonprofit tax-exempt status (EIN 52-1356542 ) had been revoked by the Internal Revenue Service after the required federal filings had not been submitted since 2018. See document here. Dr. L notified Linda Ruth (Past President and Masters Program Director) and Debbie Peters Botts (Secretary) of both the website closure and the loss of the organization's nonprofit status. 6. November 7, 2022 On November 7, 2022, Dr. L spoke with Jennifer Stevens Klinger and offered to rebuild the IEAG website. Over the course of the project, Dr. L devoted more than 177 hours to rebuilding the website and personally spent approximately $300 on domain registration, monthly maintenance, photographs, and other related expenses. 7. November 18, 2022 On November 18, 2022, Jennifer Stevens Klinger contacted Dr. L through Facebook Messenger asking whether she "would be interested in being the president." (Click here to view the Facebook message.) Dr. L responded that she would consider accepting the position only as an interim president until elections could be conducted in accordance with the IEAG By-Laws. Jennifer Stevens Klinger replied that "an interim position would not be possible since the only IEAG members are myself, Debbie Peters Botts (VP/Secretary), and the past presidents." She further stated that "the ones voting now on the presidency would be the same ones in the Spring and it would be for a two-year term." These statements indicated that the presidency would be determined by a limited group rather than through a vote of the organization's former membership. During subsequent emails and Facebook Messenger communications, Jennifer Stevens Klinger also stated that she did not want former IEAG members to continue being recognized as members (See Facebook message here ). Dr. L believed that this position would effectively exclude former members from participating in future organizational governance and leadership decisions . 8. November 19, 2022 – January 23, 2023 Between November 19, 2022, and January 23, 2023, Jennifer Stevens Klinger and Dr. L exchanged numerous emails and Facebook Messenger communications regarding additions to the website and questions concerning the presidency. Jennifer Stevens Klinger advised that she intended to announce on January 25, 2023, both Dr. L's role within the IEAG and the updated website. At that time, the website had been made temporarily public solely for the purpose of testing email functions, coupons, and other website features. The URL had not yet been publicly announced because the site remained under final development and still required additions requested by Jennifer Stevens Klinger. 9. January 25, 2023 On January 25, 2023, Dr. L received a cease-and-desist email from Jennifer Stevens Klinger directing her to discontinue work on the website and to turn over member information. Dr. L states that no membership database existed. Jennifer Stevens Klinger discovered the website through a Google search but did not contact Dr. L to determine whether it was still undergoing final functionality testing before issuing the cease-and-desist demand. Following receipt of the email, Linda Ruth—who had previously expressed support for Dr. L serving as president—telephoned Dr. L. During that conversation, Dr. L explained that the website remained under final testing. Linda Ruth nevertheless requested that the website be removed and that Dr. L apologize to Jennifer Stevens Klinger. After considering the cease-and-desist demand together with ongoing governance concerns, By-Law issues, financial matters, the loss of the organization's nonprofit status, and other ongoing disputes, Dr. L concluded that continuing to work with the existing leadership was no longer consistent with her professional and ethical standards. Dr. L consulted legal counsel, formed the Committee for the Preservation of the IEAG, and publicly launched the website she had developed for the organization. Dr. L initially hoped the matter could still be resolved privately. Subsequently, Linda Ruth posted statements on Facebook describing the website as "fake," creating confusion within the egg art community. Additional allegations were later posted on multiple Facebook pages by Jennifer Stevens Klinger, Linda Ruth, and Debbie Peters Botts. In response, Dr. L's attorney issued formal cease-and-desist letters regarding statements believed to be defamatory. 10. January–February 2023 On January 29, 2023, Jennifer Stevens Klinger and Debbie Peters Botts announced the dissolution of the IEAG. On February 18, 2023, they announced that the IEAG would continue functioning as a "repository" for the organization's remaining assets, which, under IEAG By-Law #18, were to be distributed to a qualified nonprofit organization. That announcement was removed several weeks later. The dissolution of the IEAG marked the end of an organization that had served egg artists for many decades. Egg Art International remains committed to preserving the legacy of those artists by promoting, educating, and supporting all forms of egg art worldwide. As of the date of this writing, the remaining IEAG assets and funds have not been distributed in accordance with IEAG By-Law #18, as reproduced below. IEAG By-Laws: # 18 Dissolution Upon dissolution of the IEAG, the Executive Board shall pay out or make provisions for the distribution of all the assets of the IEAG, exclusively for the purposes of the IEAG, in such manner, or to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes (e.g. to a public library for the purchase of Eggshell Art books), as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) as the Executive Board shall determine. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Common Pleas of the County in which the principal officer of the IEAG is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations which said Court shall determine and organized and operated exclusively for such purposes. As of August 2024, no money or patterns donated by Joan Huff to the IEAG had been used to establish the Joan Huff Egg Educational Fund or returned to Joan Huff's family. Egg Art International established the Joan Huff Scholarship in 2024. See information here.