Amazing Eggs continue to be posted on our very popular Facebook group page called Egg Art International Gallery at https://www.facebook.com/groups/935839224107860 We have almost 1000 members now since Kathy Hamilton, Co-Founder of EAI, started this Facebook group February 26, 2023. Great job Kathy! Congratulations to Hajnalka Aszalos, Susan Endress Blubaugh, Brad Foucher, and Justyna Golen.

Ingrid recently joined us as EAI's International Representative to Germany. She is the founder of Thükop e.V. association (cooperation partner for the development of network structures in rural Thuringia). Her main project is the "Osterpfad-Vogtland" project. This is a wonderful project that includes a yearly festival with multiple exhibits around Vogtland, Germany. There is a cafe, bazaar, classes, music and 50,000 hand-painted eggs displayed and so much more. You can get more information on their website www.osterpfad-vogtland.de or contact her directly via email: info@osterpfad-vogtland.de. You can also order a small book about this on our Book page. We are so happy that Ingrid has joined us in making EAI a truly international organization promoting egg artistry! MAP Update: The program has begun! Get your eggs ready! Several entries have already been received, and two artists have already passed a bronze and silver level. There is a new page on our website called MAP Awards which will feature all eggs that have passed once the artists receive their news.

There has been some confusion regarding our Facebook Group formerly called International Egg Art Gallery. We have had such tremendous growth of our EAI member's as well as our Facebook group especially among non-English speaking members. We encourage all our members to post your eggs and show support for those that do.

Our very popular Facebook group called International Egg Art Gallery is pleased to announce the "most liked" eggs for June. It was very close this month. In fact, there was a tie so there are four winners this month. These artists are incredibly talented. In fact, all the artists whose work has been posted is amazing. Thank you, artists, for all your hard work and posting these beautiful creations for all to enjoy.

Natalie Kit received the 2023 Royal Canadian Mint Silver Pysanka Coin. She based her design on ancient Trypillian motifs. Egg Art International is so proud of you and this wonderful accomplishment.

What is MAP? It is a progressive assessment program for all ages and styles of egg art thru a widely accepted method of photo submission, in-person and mail-in judging. The certification ultimately can lead to the title of Artisan, Master Artisan and Supreme Master Artisan. Read about it here. Our MAP team has been busy putting the final touches on this wonderful program with some of the very best egg artists in the world judging these eggs. Applications will be accepted starting July 7, 2023. I have been also working on a children's section titled Kids Korner. This has proved to be more difficult than I had realized as there is such a lack of material. If anyone has videos, patterns, books that they would like to share please let me know thru our email team@eggartinternational.org.

Twee is conducting a fundraising event for the family of Ruslan Honcharuk who was killed in action and awarded posthumously the Order "For Courage" of the III degree medal. He leaves behind 5 children, the youngest in kindergarten. You can bid on this beautiful pysanka or make a donation to the family by Facebook messaging Twee Haycock-Robinson https://www.facebook.com/twee.hancockrobinson. Please state your minimum - maximum amount (in USD$) of your bid. Twee will let you know if you have been outbid. You might like to increase your amount or remain the same. As of 6-7-23 the bid was 185 USD.

EAI's Facebook page "International Egg Art Gallery" had quite a month with hundreds of eggs submitted. The artist's beautiful eggs are amazing and inspirational. The top three most liked eggs were the following: Raisa Ramanenia (Раиса Раманения) from Belarus, Justyna Golen from Poland and Marlein Brouns-Luijten from the Netherlands. An honorable mention is Thuy Tweesanky Robinson from New Zealand who came in an incredibly close 4th place. The top three eggs will be posted on Egg Art International Gallery soon. Congratulations!

This is what you'll see on screen when you sign up with us for the first time. Don't forget, all the information we share with you as member of Egg Art International costs you nothing! So sign up, sit back and browse through all the free information we've provided for you! And don't forget that if there's anything you'd like to share to help all our members, let us know!

Our membership is growing so rapidly with new people joining worldwide. Many have never joined an egg art organization, and many do not speak English. Even though the website can be viewed in most languages, the sign-up form can only be viewed in English. This has caused a little confusion for our non- English speaking members, so I streamlined the process. Now people can join by simply going to the member sign up box located near the upper right side of the home page. ** Please note: If you have ever received an email from us, you are in the system as members.

The Art of the Egg Shell and Beyond the Hatchery are great magazines. Both magazines are committed to showing all styles of egg art. They feature artists from around the world, patterns, hints and much much more! This month Beyond the Hatchery even featured a little article on me, Leslie Lisdell, as I know many of you don't know who I am. Linda Martin also just put out an amazing 32-page free download compilation of The Art of the Egg Shell so people can see what they are missing! This is available on our magazine page to download. Both magazines are available hard copy or download.

Check out the new videos on our " Instructional Video" page under Resources. Lots of cool stuff. Members- Don't forget to start using the Member Forum to introduce yourself and your eggs. Feel free to mention if you sell your eggs. This is your community! Have fun!