FiberArts magazine has been published for more than 30 years. I like to pick up an issue now and then, see if anyone I know is being featured or has an upcoming show. It is one of the few contemporary magazines that keep up with fiber artists throughout the world. There is a “Current & Coming” section of upcoming shows listed by area—which is great if you are traveling and want to look for fiber art where you will be staying. The listing of competitions is an excellent resource that is kept updated on their website. I enjoy the book reviews and articles about emerging artists.

Throughout the magazine are workshop listings, festivals, and schools to attend. And online is an education resource that list opportunities by state that can be added to by filling out an online form. If you are teaching fiber art related classes, please consider adding your listing. I noticed only 3 listings for Oregon. There has to be more going on in the Portland area than just those 3 listings.

There are a few worthwhile archived articles online. For instance When is Fiber Art “Art”? from 1986 that gives you some background to the magazine writer’s views of Fiber Art. And an article about Judy Chicago’s The Dinner Party (remember Judy Chicago?). Get the magazine. Check out the numerous links on their site. Make art.

Amazon subscription link: Fiberarts : the Magazine of Textiles