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The Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc., (EGA) is a national non-profit educational organization offering study and preservation of the heritage and art of embroidery. EGA maintains an Embroidery Museum and Resource Center, located in Louisville, KY. The center is our primary location for education, distribution of needlework related materials, and publications to members and to the public.
- EGA membership is open to anyone interested in needlework, from the beginner to the professional.
- Members work within local chapters or a member-at-large network to improve their skills and knowledge.
- Chapters offer scheduled meetings, workshops, lectures, and stitch-ins
- We offer individual and group correspondence courses and teacher and judge certification programs
- Nine separate disciplines in master craftsman programs are offered
- EGA and its chapters regularly hold workshops featuring local, national and internationally recognized artists
- A national, juried exhibit is sponsored every three years with both members and non-member submissions
In addition, EGA's headquarters houses a textile collection of nearly 900 pieces acquired through the generous donations of those who recognize our dedication to the preservation of textiles and the promotion and education of needle arts. The collection, established as a resource for study and research, is made available to the membership for study as well as for exhibits.
The Margaret Parshall Gallery displays needlework on a rotating schedule from EGA's chapters and regions, as well as from individuals and non-EGA groups. The Leslie Durst Gallery displays pieces from the EGA Collection. The galleries, located at 426 West Jefferson, are open to the public.
“I have found my home in EGA and hope that you
will, too. Join and share our passion for stitching!”
Carol Peao Dam
President, The Embroiderers’ Guild of America
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