2013 Fiber Arts Fiesta

The 2013 Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta will be the 9th biennial show dedicated to fiber arts education and to the display of fiber-related artwork. The biennial Fiesta is the major fundraiser for the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council, Inc. Hosted by the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council, Inc. (AFAC), a tax-exempt, non-profit organization, the Fiesta includes both juried and judged works organized by 17 co-sponsoring New Mexico fiber arts guilds.

The Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta committee is meeting regularly and planning the 2013 Fiesta. All 2013 Fiesta information will be posted on this website as special events, special exhibits, classes and the featured artist are finalized. Rules of Entry and official Entry Forms are now available for the 2013 Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta. At the Exhibit Entry tab, you will find a listing of all 16 Fiesta Divisions. Click on any divisions of interest to bring up specific rules of entry and the official Fiesta Entry Form. Deadline for entries to the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta will be March 1st, 2013. Entry fee per exhibit entry is still $5.

**The 2011 Fiesta received 632 exhibit entry applications. To accomodate more exhibit entries and an expanded Vendor Mall, the Fiesta occupied both large exhibit halls at the Manual Lujan Complex, almost double the 2009 Fiesta footprint! The 2011 Fiesta hosted a vendor mall of 76 vendors, 3 fashion shows, guild and vendor demos, 11 classes and workshops, educational exhibits and a solo show by Featured Artist, Arley Berryhill. By all accounts, the 2011 Fiesta was a huge success and the show was enjoyed by all! To view the entire list of all 2011 Fiesta ribbon winners by division, click 2011 Fiesta Ribbon Winners.