Thursday, June 21st – Sunday, June 24th 2007
Thursday 6 to 9pm Friday and Saturday 10am to 8pm Sunday 10am to 5pm
The 46th Annual New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair is The New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair will kick off with a reception and “sneak peak” Preview Night on Thursday, June 21st and opens to the public Friday, June 22, Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24 at the Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds in Albuquerque. The New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair, chosen by Sunshine Artist for their 2006 “Best of Show List”, is the only art show open exclusively to artists and craftspeople from New Mexico. 220 chosen artists vie for prizes totaling more than $4,500 in this juried show. The Fair presents established artists as well as emerging artists. All artwork displayed is original. The Fair is held indoors and outdoors at the EXPO New Mexico State Fairgrounds on the corner of San Pedro and Central in Albuquerque. The main street of the Fairgrounds provides a shady tree-lined backdrop for buyers and art lovers to enjoy while viewing the artwork. Musicians play throughout the Fair, adding to the special ambiance that only this show provides. The Youth Exhibit, a fantastic and inspiring example of young, artistic talent, is held in the Manuel Lujan building and allows visitors to admire the next generation of New Mexico arts and crafts.
Cost: Adult is $5, Senior is $4 and children 12 and younger are free
General Information: Handicap Accessable, Parking Available, Artists Exhibits, Silent Auction, Food, Craft Activities for adults and youth, Music and Live Entertainment
Location & Directions: EXPO New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE Albuquerque, NM 87108 on the corner of Central and San Pedro in Albuquerque.
505/884-9043
New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair
5500 San Mateo Blvd. NE, suite 106
Albuquerque, NM 87109
www.nmartsandcraftsfair.org