Fiber Arts on 4th is the hub for loom weaving, spinning, dyeing, basketry, felting, gatherings, workshops, inspiration, and all things fiber arts in New Mexico.

We are dedicated to strengthening the amazing community of fiber artists throughout New Mexico by acting as a hub to connect people in the Albuquerque area to all the other amazing fiber arts programs and projects throughout the state. New Mexico’s history and culture of fiber arts runs very deep, from indigenous people going back thousands of years, to Spanish conquistadors nearly 500 years ago, to today’s vibrant community consisting of all types of fiber artists.

Our campus is 7,500 square feet of buildings on 1.5 acres in beautiful Los Ranchos, NM in Albuquerque’s historic North Valley new the Rio Grande River. We also have a 15 passenger van so we can run excursions out to museum shows, fiber arts sales, guild events, and workshops around the state.

We invite you to visit the Land of Enchantment and stay awhile to learn about it’s rich history in fiber arts, and maybe come take a workshop or do some shopping in our store while you are here!

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The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)—the University for Indigenous Creative Excellence—is the only higher education institution in the world dedicated to the study of contemporary Native American and Alaska Native arts. IAIA offers undergraduate degrees in Cinematic Arts and Technology, Creative Writing, Indigenous Liberal Studies, Museum Studies, Performing Arts, and Studio Arts; graduate degrees in Creative Writing, Studio Arts, and Cultural Administration; and certificates in Broadcast Journalism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Museum Studies, and Native American Art History. Recent partnerships such as those with The Walt Disney Company, Nike, The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), and NBCUniversal Media help students set down footprints in the creative community. IAIA serves approximately 500 full-time equivalent (FTE) Native and non-Native students, representing nearly 100 federally recognized Tribes. IAIA is among the leading art universities in the nation and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

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The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) stewards the world’s largest collection of international folk and traditional arts, including more than 160,000 objects from six continents and over 150 nations. This diverse collection includes dress and textiles, furniture, ceramics, masks, basketry, woodcarving, and metalwork. As one of the few museums in the United States dedicated to folk art from around the world, MOIFA expands the understanding of folk art and encourages dialogue about traditions, cultural identity, community, and aesthetics. The museum is a dynamic, multidimensional learning environment that is an integral part of community life. Our collection and programming provide important connections between past, present, and future folk art and related traditions.

MOIFA’s mission is to connect communities through stories of dynamic cultural traditions, human creativity and resilience. We value and champion dialogue and collaboration with artists and communities; excellence in public engagement and programming; cultural empowerment, social justice, and accessibility to collections. As an artist-centered organization, we believe that folk artists have the power to change lives and the world, and we work to facilitate their creativity and innovation.

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