Dear Friends, Thank you so much to so many who have contacted us and sent wishes about our beautiful valley. The loss here has been great, but we are strong. The Carlton Complex Fire has burned in excess of 250,000 acres and it is estimated we have lost about 300 homes. The fire continues as… [Read More]
Aug 1-10, 2014
The Merc’s Artistic Director, Ki Gottberg, brings a western flavor to this classic comedy by William Shakespeare. One of Shakespeare’s finest comedies, Twelfth Night includes a love triangle, misplaced identities and a shipwreck. Place the action on a ranch with a bunch of cowboys, singing and dancing, and watch the fun unfold. Directed by Ki Gottberg. … [Read More]
Flowers blooming, gardens are growing and craft fair flags are flying! It is the warm season with fall soon on the way. Along with the rising temperatures, workshops and classes that allow you to explore your creative side, pop up just like the sunflowers. Yes, every time I saw paintings at a show or art… [Read More]
Methow Valley Students’ Summer Reading Recommendations Are your kids looking for a great book to read this summer? Methow Valley Elementary School students have just the recommendation for you! Each spring, Methow Arts and the public elementary school host the Young Writers’ Conference, which celebrates the art and craft of writing by engaging students in… [Read More]
Twisp artist, Ginger Reddington, won two awards at the Equine Art 2014 Exhibit for her recent work “Now It’s A Horse Race”. The exhibit took place at Emerald Downs and was put together by The Washington Thoroughbred Association, Washington Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association and Emerald Downs. Ginger’s painting won the Dr. Donald & Beverly… [Read More]
Spring 2014
The third grade animal studies program at Virginia Grainger Elementary School uses Common Core standards to integrate biology, literacy, art, and geography. Working with third grade teachers Patty Caryl, Nicole Kuchenbuch, and Amy Sullivan, students begin the process by selecting an animal and using the internet and various texts to research interesting facts about their… [Read More]
April 2014
THE LITTLE ART – LIBRARY PROJECT/in Twisp WHAT IS IT? Methow Arts presents the just-launched Little ART Library Project/Twisp! The project brings more public art and books to the outdoors for our community and visitors to enjoy. CenturyLink, our business partner in the project, helped to sponsor the uniquely designed and hand-crafted ART library by artist Steve… [Read More]