Methow Arts is Making a Difference.

Children working on art projects with paint and collage materials in a classroom.

The Methow Arts enriches the lives of people in Okanogan County by making the arts an integral part of public school education, economic vitality & community.

We envision a future where artists & art organizations collaborate & thrive, where the
arts are part of the consciousness & experience of people of all ages.

Our Mission

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Our History

Established in 1983, Methow Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization based in Twisp, WA.

Methow Arts operates through an array of programs in Arts Education, Promotion of the Arts, Leadership, Public Art & a year-round performance series for schools & its community.

Through arts education, performance, & leadership, we work to ensure that the Arts are accessible & central to the daily lives of residents in rural communities in Washington State.

Methow Arts is a 36 year-old, nationally-recognized organization focused on place-based action & collaboration through the arts.

With support from our community, Methow Arts has helped build a vibrant & healthy community, ensuring the arts are a cornerstone of life Okanogan County.

“I have witnessed a student who struggled with verbal communication find passion in painting watercolors to music, & then she used her art to communicate her feelings.”

— Methow Valley Teacher

"Art class is where I feel most like myself. I can be creative & share my ideas without worrying about being judged. It's my favorite part of the week."


— Art Student

"An English language learner bonded with his teacher & gained confidence in his artistic instincts, using art to express himself & overcome language barriers."


— Methow Valley Parent

Upcoming Events

  • A Special Sunday with Ken Waldman

    Sunday, April 27th, 2025
    At the Confluence Gallery, Twisp, WA
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    Join us for a double dose of inspiration with Alaska’s “Fiddling Poet”
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    2:00 P.M. – Writing Workshop
    4:00 P.M. – Live Show: Now Entering Alaska Time

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  • Aerial view of a lush green landscape with a winding road, scattered trees, and distant hills under a partly cloudy sky.

    Methow Arts Charity Golf Classic

    Help support Youth Arts Programs across Okanogan County

    Sunday, May 18th, 2025
    Sign In @ 1:00 P.M.
    Tee Off @ 2:00 P.M.

    At Bear Creek Golf Course

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  • Methow Arts Summer Camps

    Explore your creativity in these camps led by the artists & writers of Methow Arts.


    Each week is themed around a different medium of expression:

    Natural Dyes & Textiles | Clay & Sculpture | Printmaking | Poetry & Creative Writing

    In addition to 4 weeks of programming for younger students, we’re also offering a week-long half-day high school & middle school writing workshop.

    Summer camps hosted at the Independent Learning Center (ILC) - Twisp, WA

    Register Today