EDUCATION
 * overview
 * okanogan region arts education partnership
 * in school performances
 * culture trips
 * scholarship awards


    PROMOTION
 * overview
 * methow valley arts website
 * resources for local artists
 * methow valley arts magazine


    PRESENTING
 * overview
 * events
 * methow arts fest
 * public art

 * methow valley events calendar


    LEADERSHIP
 * overview
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What we do / information

Methow Arts

PO Box 723

Twisp, WA 98856

Methow Arts Alliance enriches

the lives of people living in rural Okanogan County

by making the arts an integral and dynamic

aspect of community and economic vitality,

public education and civic life. 

Methow Arts recognizes the arts to be an essential

part of a thriving community, and engages

a diverse population in innovative programs

that integrate the arts into the consciousness

and experience of people of all ages.

- Mission Statement

 

Photo of Jazz singer Nancy Zahn, by John Hanron

Board of Directors

Alison Philbin, President

Steve Jones, Vice President

Rob Thorlakson, Treasurer

Linda Robertson, Secretary

Ann Diamond

Don Ashford

Carol Mitchell

Luc Reynaud

Methow Arts Alliance

serves its communities in four primary areas:

  • EDUCATION: Facilitating partnership with Okanogan region schools and other partners to bring quality and enthralling arts programs to students.
  • PROMOTION: Comprehensive marketing of the arts, artists and arts organizations in the Methow Valley.
  • PRESENTING: Presenting and producing diverse and compelling performances, events and public art.
  • LEADERSHIP: Vigorous advocacy and networking for the arts locally, regionally, and nationally.

Vision

 

In our region, artists and art organizations present compelling artwork and events that are passionately supported and attended.  Professional artists and art organizations thrive, collaborate and drive economic vitality.  Public artwork is a part of the appeal and landscape of the area. Quality, sequential arts education is an integral part of Okanogan County Schools and is a positive force in overall student and school success.  Arts in our communities are recognized locally, regionally and nationally.

 

We Value...

  • Thoughtful, innovative strategies
  • Creativity in our planning and implementation
  • Openness to new ideas and possibilities
  • Collaboration with and support of regional business, individuals and institutions
  • Excellence in our partnerships, programs and delivery of services

 

We Believe...

  • The arts foster healthy communities
  • The arts impact economic vitality
  • The arts are a positive force in growth
  • The arts are essential to a complete education
  • Artists are valuable people

 

 

For more information

on our programs and events, contact us:

info@methowartsalliance.org

 

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