2011 Fiber Arts Fiesta

The 2011 Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta was the 8th 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 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!

The 2011 Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta is now over and we can rest for just a little
while before planning begins for the 2013 Fiesta!!! The entire Albuquerque Fiber Arts
Council want to congratulate all the co-sponsoring guilds and their volunteering
members for a job well-done! In addition, the Council wants to extend
congratulations to all the many Fiesta entrants awarded ribbons in the judged
divisions! To view the entire list of all 2011 Fiesta ribbon winners
by division, click 2011 Fiesta Ribbon Winners. (The 2011
Call to Entry Brochure can still be accessed for convenience and
cross-referencing.)