The Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council was formed in 1997 to provide the opportunity for local fiber guild members to show their work to the public. It has grown from 6 guilds then to 14 now. The Board of Directors has seven members who are dedicated to continuing this tradition of hosting the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta every other year. As a 501(c)3 organization the proceeds from the Fiesta provide funding for other public shows and scholarships.
For more information please see COUNCIL in the headings.
Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council
ABQ Modern Quilt Guild
American Sewing Guild, ABQ Chapter
Bead Society of New Mexico
Desert Designs Machine Knitting Guild
Dropped Stitch Knitters Guild
East Mountain Cast-n-Knits
Enchanted Lacemakers Guild
Turquoise Trail Chapter, EGA
Las Aranas Spinners and Weavers Guild
Mixed Media Textile Artists of New Mexico
New Mexico Crochet Guild
New Mexico Quilters’ Association
New Mexico Wood Turners
Studio Art Quilt Associates
Thimbleweed Quilters
For detailed descriptions and information on the Guilds please see GUILDS in the headings.
Through Fiesta and Education committees comprised of members from affiliate guilds the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council provides a biennial Fiber Arts Fiesta and Education to the community.
The next Fiesta will be April 12-13, 2024 and Education is ongoing. Scholarships are provided for guilds and guild members. Also, displays and demonstrations are provided to the community.
For more information please see the headings in this website.
