Spring 2021
by Ashley Lodato Methow Arts staff writer Storyteller, dancer, teacher, musician, author, and activist Dan Nanamkin is a member of the Chief Joseph Band of Wallaowa, Nez Perce, and Colville Confederated Tribes. Nanamkin, whose Native name means “Thunder and Lightning,” has been an advocate for Indigenous cultural arts since the 1900s, particularly in the area… [Read More]
Sun, July 19, 2020 10am-12:30pm
Poems from the Earth: Finding our Way Home This workshop has been postponed and will be scheduled for September. Date TBA. info@methowartsalliance.org Poetry workshop taught on Zoom video by Cindy Williams Gutiérrez In this year commemorating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, let us invoke the words of Chief Seattle, “Man does not weave this… [Read More]
June 2020
The Methow Arts Alliance Staff and Board of Directors, like many of our colleagues who share a commitment to advancing racial equity, are deeply affected by the events of the last few weeks and their impact across the nation. We join with individuals, organizations, and leaders nationwide in solidarity, condemning the circumstances that led to the death… [Read More]
Today
Shop online. And be inspired. Let’s support our local artists through their online shops, understanding that shipping may be impacted by the COVID-19 Outbreak.
April 2020
Methow Arts offers FREE COVID – 19 RESOURCES HERE to NCW Artists, Makers, Creative Sectors in need. WE ARE OPEN! Just email us for free assistance. We are open and here to help. info@methowartsalliance.org or 509-997-4004 Methow Arts is open and our employees are working remotely to assist our ARTists, ARTs & Cultural organizations, students & parents,… [Read More]
Summer 2020
by Ashley Lodato Methow Arts staff writer When director, editor, writer, and actor, Lynn Shelton died May 16, 2020 at the age of 54, the world lost a dynamic member of the arts community and Twisp River residents Mac Shelton and Frauke Rynd lost a beloved daughter. A graduate of the University of Washington’s School… [Read More]
Summer 2020
by Ashley Lodato, Methow Arts staff writer Settled in scenic spots along the Methow River from Pateros to Washington Pass, the Methow River Poems invite readers to feel the grandeur of the watershed’s stark beauty through the words of the late Poet Laureate William Stafford. Seeking an alternative to the natural history interpretive signs the… [Read More]
Racial injustice & systemic oppression permeate our institutions, and the arts are no exception. They can also be a powerful tool in deconstructing privilege and anti-racism work.