Model Elizabeth Foster in a previous fashion show. Photo credit: Val WestonThe Tapestry of Talent Fiber Art Fashion show, a fundraiser for the SW Women's Fiber Arts Collective (SWFAC) features wearable fiber art and accessories. The fiber art fashions made by members of SWFAC showcase one-of-a-kind designs, unique accessories and home decor. The show will be held Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1 pm with doors opening at 12:30 pm at The Hearth located at 1915 N. Swan Street in Siver City, NM. Funds raised by the event will go to support classes, outreach to the community, and sales events.
SWFAC was founded in 2005 to provide rural fiber artists a means to earn income, share fiber art skills with others and promote fiber art as a cottage industry. The fashion show not only raises funds for SWFAC but provides income to the members that sell their work at the show.
"Many of the fashions and accessories for the fashion show will be available for sale immediately after the show." Lisa Rush, show chair continues, "All of the fashions are one-of-a-kind and include handwoven, knitted, felted, hand-dyed silks, hand sewn, upcycled, quilted items and so much more. We have great models lined up, both men and women, and we are so excited to share this experience with the community."
In addition to the show, there will be wonderful gift basket drawings. SWFAC members have donated items to make the baskets appealing to everyone. The baskets will be raffled at the show and are only available to fashion show ticket holders.
Rush states, "In previous years, attendees wanted an option of paper tickets to the online ticketing site so for the month of March, paper tickets will be available at two locations. Silver City Tye Dye at the corner of Texas and Yankie Streets Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon to 4 pm, and at SWAG Books and More on Wednesdays from 11 am to 2 pm. The link for online sales will be posted on our website at the beginning of March."
"We also have a new venue this year, continues Rush. Due to planned renovations at the Silco Theatre, we have moved to The Hearth. Seating for the event is open and attendees are encouraged to come early at 12:30 pm to be sure to get the seat they want."
"We are especially grateful to our sponsors, Janey and Suzi, the Elks Club, an anonymous angel, Mimbres Realty, First NM Bank, and Silver City Daily Press. Tickets are $20. Ticket information can be found on our website at www.fiberartscollective.org. Since we typically sell out, we encourage people to purchase their tickets early."
SWFAC was founded in 2005 and is a local, all volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the goal to stimulate and support successful cottage industry in the southwest. To accomplish this, SWFAC members nurture and empower one another. Both novice and skilled SWFAC artists enrich the community by fostering opportunities to gain new experience and expand talent as well as earn income from their art. Please visit SWFAC's website at www.fiberartscollective.org to learn more about the organization.
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