Fiber Art Sweden 2010

Fiber Art was formed1998 as a forum for contemporary textile art. FAS purpose is to create contacts and to circulate information, to work with exhibitions in Sweden and internationaly, to watch over and debate questions conserning the area.

The spring 2010 FAS have 41 members, most of them working in Stockholm.

The board consists of:
Chairman: Carina Marklund.
Maria Wahlgren, Lena Stenberg, Maria Sandstig, Maria Hägglund, Anna-Lena Carlsson, Anna Lindkvist Adolfsson.

The expression "fiber art" signifies a freer handling of fibre. A more extensive meaning of textile, beyond the expectations as for example tapestry and embroidery. The choice of name is dependent of the fact that "fiber art" is internationally established as artgenre.

FAS is an idealistic organization.FAS intention is to arrange shows and exhibitions, debates and seminars concerning contemporary art matters, to collaborate with schools, institutions and companies. To create a network of contacts in the world.

Professional artists can apply for membership. For more information click CONTACT.