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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Fiber Artists of San
Antonio, we do so with profound gratitude to those who held out that
first thread of inspiration in 1972 and created a San Antonio fiber arts
community joined in creativity and collaboration. The fifty years of
FASA parallels a worldwide recognition of textile art as significant within
the arts industry. Not only are galleries eager to show works in this
medium but the fiber arts have exploded into the mainstream art world.
Artists have embraced the nearly unlimited possibilities presented
by fiber materials and techniques. The traditional tools of craft (yarn,
thread, textiles) are being used to make compelling statements about
cultural, environmental and economic issues as a pathway to positive
change. We look forward to the next fifty years and can only marvel
at the new possibilities. As our Juror, Paula Owen, suggests, we may
indeed leap over that horizon of expectations. Stay tuned!

This 50th Anniversary Exhibition would not have been possible without
the support of The University of the Incarnate Word and its incredibly
generous Art Department. Special thanks to Roland Sul, UIW Art
Gallery Coordinator, and his team who provided us with space and
unlimited support. And thanks to all of you who value the arts as a
reflection of society and culture that helps us understand what we are

Debra Disman (2022) as human beings and influences how we relate to each other.
Jean Dahlgren and Lyn Belisle, FASA Co-Presidents, 2022-2023

EXHIBITION LOGISTICS FASA BOARD
VOLUNTEERS
Co-Presidents: Jean Dahlgren & Lyn Belisle
Receiving/Setup/Packing
1st VP for Programs: Deb Harris
Pat Schulz 2nd VP for Annual Show: Susie Monday
Polly Hansen
Mary Beth Swofford 3rd VP for Fundraising: Kay Simpson.
Jean Dahlgren 4th VP for Scholarship: Dee Stepter
Shirley Moehring
Robin Early Treasurer: Rhonda Sims
fiberartistsofsanantonio.org
Award Ribbons Secretary: Teresa Reynolds
Polly Hansen The Fiber Artists of San Antonio
Education: Sherry Christensen (FASA) is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit
corporation. The purpose of the
Name Tags Community Service: Shirley Moehring organization is to maintain and
Janet Avery advance fiber as an art form through
Email Tree / Newsletter: Lyn Belisle the education of its members and
Award Certificates Membership: Peggy Baxter general public. FASA strives to
Joan Pavliska promote appreciation and the support
Social Media: Cyndi Forshee of fiber as an art form through
Refreshments exhibitions and educational activities.
Zet Bair SPUTNIK: Bridget Spruill Fiber Artists of San Antonio, P.O. Box
Rudi Harst
Say Si & SW School of Art: Jean Dahlgren 91271, SATX 78209
Program Design Asvisor: Barbara Friedson Meeting Location – San Antonio
Lyn Belisle Garden Center, 3310 N. New
Immediate Past President: Deb Harris Braunfels, San Antonio, Texas 78209