Final Sale

May 2 & 3, 10- 5:30 p.m. & May 4, 12 - 5 p.m.

40% off selected fine craft items
also selling office equipment, looms, spinning wheels, yarn and more

The Fiber Art Center is closing

The Foundation for Fiber Art Board of Directors regrets to announce that as of
May 9, 2008, we will be closing the doors of the Fiber Art Center and the Foundation for Fiber Art. All classes and exhibits have been cancelled.

This decision is first and foremost a financial one. Due to the unfortunate economic climate and a history of funding challenges we are unable to sustain our mission to sell, exhibit and educate the art of fiber.

For the past seven years we have had the great pleasure to celebrate and promote the work of over three hundred artists from the Pioneer Valley and beyond, offer over 250 classes, greet over one thousand visitors, and have a membership roster in the hundreds.

Our work would not have been possible without the interest and enthusiasm of a talented and creative membership and dedicated sponsors. We are tremendously grateful to the staff and volunteers, instructor and artists for all their hard work and unique vision. Throughout its history the Fiber Art Center has been a wonderful place for community and a source of inspiration. It saddens us to close the doors on this important community resource.

Some thoughts from well-wishers........

"Of course we are very sad to hear about this. Above all, however, we want to express our appreciation for the creativity and dedication you have brought to this work. The cultural life of Massachusetts will be poorer for this, but we hope that you and other FAC stalwarts find great happiness in all your future endeavors and adventures!"

Thank you for being part of the Fiber Art Center community

Please scroll below for a little walk down seven years worth of memory lane. This will be updated over the next week and the website will continue to be accessible for a few months to come.