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P.O. Box 16443, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87191-6443 Email: info@fiberartsfiesta.org |
© 2010 Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council, Inc. Last Update: May 17, 2011 |
In addition to the return of the Fiesta's expanded and revamped Educational Exhibit, "Feel the Fiber", the 2011 Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta will be hosting an additional educational exhibit, the Centennial Exhibit, celebrating textiles from the era of New Mexico's statehood. See the Centennial Website for more information. (A special lecture on this exhibit will take place in the Fiesta stage area on Saturday, May 28th, from 12:30 to 2 p.m.) In conjunction with this exhibit, the Fiesta will be hosting a special Centennial Artist, Beatrice Maestas Sandoval, a New Mexico leader in the art of colcha embroidery. |
Pieced and quilted "leaves" for "The Giving Tree", the 2011 Fiber Arts Fiesta Special Event, raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. |
"The Giving Tree" is the Special Event/Fundraiser planned by the Fiesta, raising money for JDRF, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. |
The Fiesta Special Exhibit, "Material Matters", is a colorful and top-notch cross-section of art quilts by members of the New Mexico Art Quilters, affiliated with the national organization of Studio Art Quilt Associates, SAQA. www.saqa.com |
Beatrice Sandoval, Colcha embroidery artist at work |
Sidetracked Conversation by Lynn B. Welsch, of New Mexico Art Quilters |
For a complete schedule of Fiesta stage area demos, lectures and shows, click Events Schedule. |