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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

Lyn Belisle 2nd VP for Annual Show: Susie Monday
Jean Dahlgren 3rd VP for Fundraising: Kay Simpson.
Robin Early
Polly Hansen 4th VP for Scholarship: Dee Stepter
Kate Martin
Shirley Moehring Treasurer: Rhonda Sims fiberartistsofsanantonio.org
Pat Schulz Secretary: Teresa Reynolds
Mary Beth Swofford
Education: Sherry Christensen The Fiber Artists of San Antonio
Award Ribbons (FASA) is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit
corporation. The purpose of the
Polly Hansen Community Service: Shirley Moehring organization is to maintain and
Email Tree / Newsletter: Lyn Belisle advance fiber as an art form through
Name Tags the education of its members and
Janet Avery Membership: Peggy Baxter general public. FASA strives to
promote appreciation and the support
Award Certificates Social Media: Cyndi Forshee of fiber as an art form through
Joan Pavliska SPUTNIK: Bridget Spruill exhibitions and educational activities.

Refreshments Say Si & SW School of Art: Jean Dahlgren Fiber Artists of San Antonio, P.O. Box
91271, SATX 78209
Zet Baer
Rudi Harst Asvisor: Barbara Friedson Meeting Location – San Antonio
Immediate Past President: Deb Harris Garden Center, 3310 N. New
Program Design Braunfels, San Antonio, Texas 78209
Lyn Belisle