El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe
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Los Colcheras Quilt Show - Las Cruces
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New Mexico Artisan Market
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A Gathering of Quilts - Truth or Conseauences, NM
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2020 Flag Wool & Fiber Festival - Flagstaff, AZ
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Santa Fe Book Arts Group
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Ester Park Wool Market Ester, CO
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Farm and Ranch Museum Fiber Fiesta - Las Cruces
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Traditional Spanish Market and Viva La Cultural Week - Santa Fe
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High Road Artisan Studio Tour
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Taos Wool Festival
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2020-2021 N E W M E X I C O C O N T E M P O R A R Y
E V E N T C A L E N D A R
Also Visit the 2020-2021 NEW MEXICO HISTORICAL EVENT CALENDAR
Please contact your proposed place or event to confirm.
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2020 C A L E N D A R
EL MUSEO DEL MERCADO - WEEKEND MARKET - SATURDAY 8 - 4, SUNDAY 10 - 4
El Mercado del Museo, the El Museo market, is open every weekend for your enjoyment. Come see us at 555 Camino de Familia across the tracks from the Farmers Market in Santa Fe. Open Saturday 8-4 and Sunday 10-4, you'll find art, antiques, books, rugs, jewelry and much more from around the corner and around the world.
elmuseocultural.org
El Mercado del Museo, the El Museo market, is open every weekend for your enjoyment. Come see us at 555 Camino de Familia across the tracks from the Farmers Market in Santa Fe. Open Saturday 8-4 and Sunday 10-4, you'll find art, antiques, books, rugs, jewelry and much more from around the corner and around the world.
elmuseocultural.org
JANUARY 2020
TAOSFOLK - NOVEMBER 23RD - DECEMBER 24TH - OPEN EVERY DAY- 11 am - 5 pm
Stables Gallery, 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, behind the Taos Inn and Donabe Restaurant in front of the TCA.
DECEMBER 27 - JANUARY 5, 2019 - LOOK FOR TAOSFOLK IN THE TAOS SKI VALLEY www.taosfolk.com
DECEMBER 13, 2010 THRU APRIL 5, 2020 - THE MESILLA VALLEY WEAVERS GUILD EXHIBITION "LOCAL COLOR". New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum, Las Cruces. sites.google.com/site/mesillavalleyweavers/exhibits
Stables Gallery, 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, behind the Taos Inn and Donabe Restaurant in front of the TCA.
DECEMBER 27 - JANUARY 5, 2019 - LOOK FOR TAOSFOLK IN THE TAOS SKI VALLEY www.taosfolk.com
DECEMBER 13, 2010 THRU APRIL 5, 2020 - THE MESILLA VALLEY WEAVERS GUILD EXHIBITION "LOCAL COLOR". New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum, Las Cruces. sites.google.com/site/mesillavalleyweavers/exhibits
FEBRUARY 2020
FEBRUARY 7 - 8 - LAS COLCHERAS QUILT SHOW - LAS CRUCES CONVENTION CENTER ,
680 University Avenue Las Cruces, New Mexico, 9am to 5pm,
www.lcqg.org
CURRENTLY CLOSED
FEBRUARY 8 - MAY 9 - TANIA CANDIANI: CROMÅTICA - 516 ARTS CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM
516 Central Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
516 ARTS is pleased to present Cromática, a solo exhibition by Mexican artist Tania Candiani. Making its debut in the United States after originating in Oaxaca then travelling to Guadalajara, Hermosillo and Ciudad Juárez, the exhibition explores color, sound, and synesthesia—a condition in which one sense is simultaneously perceived by different senses. The exhibition will be accompanied by public performances, tours and discussions that bring together Mexico’s rich artistic history with contemporary issues.
Curated by Blanca de la Torre
www.516arts.org
FEBRUARY 15 - 17 - NEW MEXICO ARTISAN MARKET - SANTA FE CONVENTION CENTER - 201 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe. - Friday, Opening Day, 10am – 11am | VIP Early Bird Admission, 11pm – 5pm | General Admission, Artisan Swag Bag Raffles - ARTISAN COCKTAIL PARTY!! - 5:30pm – 7pm | Mix & mingle
Sunday & Monday 10am - 5pm General Admission nmartisanmarket.com/santafe
FEBRUARY 21 - 22 A GATHERING OF QUILTS, TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES CIVIC CENTER -
Beautiful new work by local quilters as well as historic quilts are displayed at the annual Gathering of Quilts.
9am - 4pm www.sierracountynewmexico.info/annual-event/gathering-of-quilts/
FEBRUARY 27 - 29 - THE SPIDERS' MARKET - Las Arañas Spinning and Weaving Guild's Spiders’ Market is the guild's Annual Spring Sale. It includes everything from pot holders to tapestry.
Thursday February 27 special gala reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Food and drink are provided and you can bid in the Silent Auction or make purchases of the sale items.
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and 29 9-5
10120 Lomas Blvd. N. E. in Albuquerque.
Contact
680 University Avenue Las Cruces, New Mexico, 9am to 5pm,
www.lcqg.org
CURRENTLY CLOSED
FEBRUARY 8 - MAY 9 - TANIA CANDIANI: CROMÅTICA - 516 ARTS CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM
516 Central Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
516 ARTS is pleased to present Cromática, a solo exhibition by Mexican artist Tania Candiani. Making its debut in the United States after originating in Oaxaca then travelling to Guadalajara, Hermosillo and Ciudad Juárez, the exhibition explores color, sound, and synesthesia—a condition in which one sense is simultaneously perceived by different senses. The exhibition will be accompanied by public performances, tours and discussions that bring together Mexico’s rich artistic history with contemporary issues.
Curated by Blanca de la Torre
www.516arts.org
FEBRUARY 15 - 17 - NEW MEXICO ARTISAN MARKET - SANTA FE CONVENTION CENTER - 201 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe. - Friday, Opening Day, 10am – 11am | VIP Early Bird Admission, 11pm – 5pm | General Admission, Artisan Swag Bag Raffles - ARTISAN COCKTAIL PARTY!! - 5:30pm – 7pm | Mix & mingle
Sunday & Monday 10am - 5pm General Admission nmartisanmarket.com/santafe
FEBRUARY 21 - 22 A GATHERING OF QUILTS, TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES CIVIC CENTER -
Beautiful new work by local quilters as well as historic quilts are displayed at the annual Gathering of Quilts.
9am - 4pm www.sierracountynewmexico.info/annual-event/gathering-of-quilts/
FEBRUARY 27 - 29 - THE SPIDERS' MARKET - Las Arañas Spinning and Weaving Guild's Spiders’ Market is the guild's Annual Spring Sale. It includes everything from pot holders to tapestry.
Thursday February 27 special gala reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Food and drink are provided and you can bid in the Silent Auction or make purchases of the sale items.
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and 29 9-5
10120 Lomas Blvd. N. E. in Albuquerque.
Contact
MARCH 2020
APRIL 2020
CANCELLED
APRIL 3 & 4 - ALBUQUERQUE FIBER ARTS SPRING SHOW - ABQ GARDEN CENTER - FIBER PLAY
Call for Entry - January 15 thru March 15, 2020
Show Dates - April 3 & 4 at the ABQ Garden Center
www.fiberartsfiesta.org
ART THROUGH THE LOOM WEAVERS GUILD
www.artthroughtheloom.com
APRIL 3 & 4 - ALBUQUERQUE FIBER ARTS SPRING SHOW - ABQ GARDEN CENTER - FIBER PLAY
Call for Entry - January 15 thru March 15, 2020
Show Dates - April 3 & 4 at the ABQ Garden Center
www.fiberartsfiesta.org
ART THROUGH THE LOOM WEAVERS GUILD
www.artthroughtheloom.com
MAY 2020
MAY 1 - ANNUAL NEW MEXICO FIBER CRAWL - Kick-Off Party in Santa Fe at form & concept
Live Wire opens at form & concept on Friday, May 1, 2020, at 5 pm with a public reception.
This opening will also be the kick-off party for the Fiber Crawl in Santa Fe.
More information to follow - www.nmfibercrawl.org
MAY 15 - 17 - FIBER FEST IN CARRIZOZO - ADOBE PALACE PERFORMANCE CENTER, HYW 380
For more information contact David Kish: davidjetea@yahoo.com
CANCELLED
MAY 30-31 - THE FLAG WOOL & FIBER FESTIVAL - ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PIONEER MUSEUM IN FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
It is the largest festival of its kind in Arizona, attracting over 3,500 attendees and growing every year. The festival includes fiber animal exhibits, live shearing, fiber and cultural demonstrations, a fiber arts competition and exhibit, workshops, vendors, local food, and more.
The 2020 Flag Wool & Fiber Festival Fiber Arts Competition, From the Land, will examine how the land around the artists' influences their fiber arts practice. Whether they are influenced by local fiber or draw artistic vision from their environment, we want to see how the influence of land informs their work. - www.flagwool.com
Live Wire opens at form & concept on Friday, May 1, 2020, at 5 pm with a public reception.
This opening will also be the kick-off party for the Fiber Crawl in Santa Fe.
More information to follow - www.nmfibercrawl.org
MAY 15 - 17 - FIBER FEST IN CARRIZOZO - ADOBE PALACE PERFORMANCE CENTER, HYW 380
For more information contact David Kish: davidjetea@yahoo.com
CANCELLED
MAY 30-31 - THE FLAG WOOL & FIBER FESTIVAL - ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PIONEER MUSEUM IN FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
It is the largest festival of its kind in Arizona, attracting over 3,500 attendees and growing every year. The festival includes fiber animal exhibits, live shearing, fiber and cultural demonstrations, a fiber arts competition and exhibit, workshops, vendors, local food, and more.
The 2020 Flag Wool & Fiber Festival Fiber Arts Competition, From the Land, will examine how the land around the artists' influences their fiber arts practice. Whether they are influenced by local fiber or draw artistic vision from their environment, we want to see how the influence of land informs their work. - www.flagwool.com
JUNE 2020
JUNE 6 - 7 - THE SPRING FESTIVAL AT EL RANCHO de las GOLONDRINAS - EL RANCHO DE LAS GOLONDRINAS
All Days 10am‑4pm FESTIVALS CANCELLED THRU JULY 2020
festivalnet.com
JUNE 11 - 14 - ESTES PARK WOOL FESTIVAL - Workshops: June 11 and 12, 2020 - Market: June 13 and 14, 2020
Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO 80517
Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm CANCELLED
www.estesparkeventscomplex.com/wool-market
JUNE 20 - 21, 2020 - FIBER FIESTA - NEW MEXICO FARM & RANCH HERITAGE MUSEUM, LAS CRUCES, NM
Saturday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm - Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88011 CANCELLED
www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org
All Days 10am‑4pm FESTIVALS CANCELLED THRU JULY 2020
festivalnet.com
JUNE 11 - 14 - ESTES PARK WOOL FESTIVAL - Workshops: June 11 and 12, 2020 - Market: June 13 and 14, 2020
Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO 80517
Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm CANCELLED
www.estesparkeventscomplex.com/wool-market
JUNE 20 - 21, 2020 - FIBER FIESTA - NEW MEXICO FARM & RANCH HERITAGE MUSEUM, LAS CRUCES, NM
Saturday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm - Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88011 CANCELLED
www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org
JULY 2020
JULY 2 - 29, 2020 - TAOSFOLK will open in the summer of 2020 as: GLOBAL GREEN TAOSFOLK - STABLES GALLERY
OPEN EVERY DAY - 11:30 am - 5:30 pm - Open Fridays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm through JULY 29
Stables Gallery, 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos,, behind the Taos Inn and Donabe Restaurant, in front of the TCA.
CANCELLED
JULY 10 - 12, 2020 - THE 11TH ANNUAL FOLK ART MARKET - HOSTED BY THE MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART - MUSEUM HILL - 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe.
Tickets on Sale May 1, 2020
Friday Market Opening Party, Friday, July 10, 2020 • 6:30pm – 10:00pm, Museum Hill, $225 per person ($175 is tax-deductible) - Early Bird Market Saturday Market, Saturday, July 11, 2020 • 7:30am – 10:00am, 85 per person ($50 is tax-deductible) - Saturday Market, Saturday, July 11, 2020 • 10:00am – 5:30pm, Tickets $20, Free admission for youth 16 and under on Saturday from 10:00 am – 5:30 pm. - Sunday Market-Sustainability Sunday Community and Family Day!, Sunday, July 12, 2020 • 9:00am – 5:00pm,, Tickets $15, Free admission for youth 16 and under on Sunday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. CANCELLED
folkartmarket.org/events-programs/international-folk-art-market-santa-fe
JULY 25 - 26 - TRADITIONAL SPANISH MARKET SANTA FE & VIVA LA CULTURAL WEEK - SANTA FE PLAZA
8am - 5pm
The oldest and largest juried Spanish Market in the United States. The celebration includes festivals, music and cultural events centered around Santa Fe's historic Plaza. CANCELLED
santafeselection.com/annual-events/spanish-market
OPEN EVERY DAY - 11:30 am - 5:30 pm - Open Fridays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm through JULY 29
Stables Gallery, 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos,, behind the Taos Inn and Donabe Restaurant, in front of the TCA.
CANCELLED
JULY 10 - 12, 2020 - THE 11TH ANNUAL FOLK ART MARKET - HOSTED BY THE MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART - MUSEUM HILL - 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe.
Tickets on Sale May 1, 2020
Friday Market Opening Party, Friday, July 10, 2020 • 6:30pm – 10:00pm, Museum Hill, $225 per person ($175 is tax-deductible) - Early Bird Market Saturday Market, Saturday, July 11, 2020 • 7:30am – 10:00am, 85 per person ($50 is tax-deductible) - Saturday Market, Saturday, July 11, 2020 • 10:00am – 5:30pm, Tickets $20, Free admission for youth 16 and under on Saturday from 10:00 am – 5:30 pm. - Sunday Market-Sustainability Sunday Community and Family Day!, Sunday, July 12, 2020 • 9:00am – 5:00pm,, Tickets $15, Free admission for youth 16 and under on Sunday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. CANCELLED
folkartmarket.org/events-programs/international-folk-art-market-santa-fe
JULY 25 - 26 - TRADITIONAL SPANISH MARKET SANTA FE & VIVA LA CULTURAL WEEK - SANTA FE PLAZA
8am - 5pm
The oldest and largest juried Spanish Market in the United States. The celebration includes festivals, music and cultural events centered around Santa Fe's historic Plaza. CANCELLED
santafeselection.com/annual-events/spanish-market
AUGUST 2020
AUGUST 1 & 2 - The BOSQUE FARMS COMMUNITY FAIR - BOSQUE FARMS RODEO ASSOCIATION
The Bosque Farms Fair Fair takes place during the FIRST WEEKEND IN AUGUST every year at the Bosque Farms Rodeo Association. The Bosque Farms Community Fair has enjoyed 81 successful years because of support from the community and businesses, like yours. Our Community Fair is dedicated to the celebration of community, youth and family values.
Bosque Farms Rodeo Association
87068 Bosque Farms
bosquefarmsfair.com
FORM AND FIBER SHOW
Sponsored by Española Valley Fiber Arts Center
More information to follow. www.evfac.org
CANCELLED
2021 - FIESTA = A BIENNIAL JURIED SHOW AND FIBER ARTS EXHIBITION - ALBUQUERQUE
Sponsored by the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council
fiberartsfiesta.org/fiesta
CANCELLED
The Bosque Farms Fair Fair takes place during the FIRST WEEKEND IN AUGUST every year at the Bosque Farms Rodeo Association. The Bosque Farms Community Fair has enjoyed 81 successful years because of support from the community and businesses, like yours. Our Community Fair is dedicated to the celebration of community, youth and family values.
Bosque Farms Rodeo Association
87068 Bosque Farms
bosquefarmsfair.com
FORM AND FIBER SHOW
Sponsored by Española Valley Fiber Arts Center
More information to follow. www.evfac.org
CANCELLED
2021 - FIESTA = A BIENNIAL JURIED SHOW AND FIBER ARTS EXHIBITION - ALBUQUERQUE
Sponsored by the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council
fiberartsfiesta.org/fiesta
CANCELLED
SEPTEMBER 2020
SEPTEMBER 8 & 9 - HEART OF NEW MEXICO FIBER GATHERING (Labor Day Weekend)
More information to follow. heartofnmfibergathering.com
SEPTEMBER 10 - 20 - THE NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR
statefair.exponm.com
SEPTEMBER 12 & 13 - 9th Annual SALIDA FIBER FESTIVAL - SALIDA, COLORADO
salidafiberfestival.com/festival-info
VIRTUAL
SEPTEMBER 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 - HIGH ROAD ARTISANS STUDIO TOUR, THE 22nd YEAR
The High Road Art Tour is a destination and an event. Each fall in northern New Mexico artists on the High Road to Taos open their studios and galleries two consecutive weekends for the High Road Art Tour. This is when the trees turn yellow and the a autumn sky deepens to cobalt so the tour offers one of the loveliest drives in the loveliest of seasons. It is also an historic trip that winds through tiny, old Land Grant villages and rural countryside.
High Road Art Trail Is Open Year Round! These studios and galleries are open to the public all year.
Visit the website for maps and mobile apps.
www.highroadnewmexico.com
VIRTUAL
THE CAPITOL ROTUNDA EXHIBITION, by THE SANTA FE BOOK ARTS GROUP is held, by invitation, every other year, showing approximately 100 works. On display from September to December, 2021. santafebag.org
More information to follow. heartofnmfibergathering.com
SEPTEMBER 10 - 20 - THE NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR
statefair.exponm.com
SEPTEMBER 12 & 13 - 9th Annual SALIDA FIBER FESTIVAL - SALIDA, COLORADO
salidafiberfestival.com/festival-info
VIRTUAL
SEPTEMBER 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 - HIGH ROAD ARTISANS STUDIO TOUR, THE 22nd YEAR
The High Road Art Tour is a destination and an event. Each fall in northern New Mexico artists on the High Road to Taos open their studios and galleries two consecutive weekends for the High Road Art Tour. This is when the trees turn yellow and the a autumn sky deepens to cobalt so the tour offers one of the loveliest drives in the loveliest of seasons. It is also an historic trip that winds through tiny, old Land Grant villages and rural countryside.
High Road Art Trail Is Open Year Round! These studios and galleries are open to the public all year.
Visit the website for maps and mobile apps.
www.highroadnewmexico.com
VIRTUAL
THE CAPITOL ROTUNDA EXHIBITION, by THE SANTA FE BOOK ARTS GROUP is held, by invitation, every other year, showing approximately 100 works. On display from September to December, 2021. santafebag.org
OCTOBER 2020
THE SANTA FE STUDIO TOUR In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the October 2020 Tour has been postponed to the last two weekends of June 2021.
More information to follow. santafestudiotour.com
2020 BOOK SANTA FE - OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2020
For More information: santafebag.org/2020-book-santa-fe
OCTOBER 3 & 4 - 36th Annual TAOS WOOL FESTIVAL - KIT CARSON PARK, TAOS
9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & 9:00am - 4:00pm on Sunday. It’s Free
taoswoolfestival.org
VIRTUAL
OCTOBER 9 - 10 - QUILT FIESTA - ORGANIZED BY THE NORTHERN NEW MEXICO QUILT GUILD
nnmqg.org/quilt-fiesta
Judging will take place on October 7 and set up on October 8.
CANCELLED
More information to follow. santafestudiotour.com
2020 BOOK SANTA FE - OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2020
For More information: santafebag.org/2020-book-santa-fe
OCTOBER 3 & 4 - 36th Annual TAOS WOOL FESTIVAL - KIT CARSON PARK, TAOS
9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & 9:00am - 4:00pm on Sunday. It’s Free
taoswoolfestival.org
VIRTUAL
OCTOBER 9 - 10 - QUILT FIESTA - ORGANIZED BY THE NORTHERN NEW MEXICO QUILT GUILD
nnmqg.org/quilt-fiesta
Judging will take place on October 7 and set up on October 8.
CANCELLED
NOVEMBER 2020
NOVEMBER 13 - 2020 BOOK SANTA FE - OPENING RECEPTION AT THE SFCC GALLERY FEATURING NATIONAL AND LOCAL BOOK ARTS PIECES
santafebag.org/2020-book-santa-fe
NOVEMBER 20 - DEC 24, 2020 - TAOSFOLK WINTER 2020 - STABLES GALLERY, TAOS, NM
OPEN EVERY DAY - 11:30 am - 5:30 pm, Open Fridays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm through DEC 24
Stables Gallery, 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos,, behind the Taos Inn and Donabe Restaurant, in front of the TCA.
NOVEMBER 27 - 28 SOUTHWEST WOMEN'S FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE - GRANT COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
fiberartscollective.org
NEW MEXICO ARTISAN MARKET - HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE - 800 Rio Grande Blvd., Albuquerque, NM - Thanksgiving Weekend
Contact
EVFAC FALL FIBER FIESTA - SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE - SANTA FE
www.evfac.org/fall-fiber-fiesta
santafebag.org/2020-book-santa-fe
NOVEMBER 20 - DEC 24, 2020 - TAOSFOLK WINTER 2020 - STABLES GALLERY, TAOS, NM
OPEN EVERY DAY - 11:30 am - 5:30 pm, Open Fridays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm through DEC 24
Stables Gallery, 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos,, behind the Taos Inn and Donabe Restaurant, in front of the TCA.
NOVEMBER 27 - 28 SOUTHWEST WOMEN'S FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE - GRANT COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
fiberartscollective.org
NEW MEXICO ARTISAN MARKET - HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE - 800 Rio Grande Blvd., Albuquerque, NM - Thanksgiving Weekend
Contact
EVFAC FALL FIBER FIESTA - SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE - SANTA FE
www.evfac.org/fall-fiber-fiesta
DECEMBER 2020
