The 2014 Methow Arts Festival had everything you need for a successful summer shindig — high temps, good food and a fun crowd. We hope you enjoy our gallery, the product of two staff photographers as well as community contributions. Click on any thumbnail-sized photo to begin viewing full-sized photos.
Long lines didn’t stop attendees from enjoying the delicious food offered by vendors. Photo by Darla Hussey
Avery Catlin, above, figured she hadn’t done any finger painting since preschool. Photo by Laurelle Walsh
The Blackberry Bushes String Band welcomed audience participation as they assembled a fantastical Aiken Drum. Photo by Darla Hussey
Several kids hopped up on stage to help The Blackberry Bushes String Band construct a fantastical Aiken Drum. Photo by Darla Hussey
Several kids hopped up on stage to help The Blackberry Bushes String Band construct a fantastical Aiken Drum. Then there was this guy, who decided hopping off the stage was more fun. Photo by Darla Hussey
Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Photo by Darla Hussey
Local artist Barry Stromberg help kids make embossed copper mirrors. Photo by Darla Hussey
Local artist Barry Stromberg help kids make embossed copper mirrors. Photo by Darla Hussey
Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Photo by Darla Hussey
Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Many revelers painted bowls for Room One. Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Kayden Haase and Gretta Eberline dressed up at the kids’ stage. Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Wooden boat builders launched their craft at the kiddie pool. Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Wooden boat builders launched their craft at the kiddie pool. Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Wooden boat builders launched their craft at the kiddie pool. Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Wooden boat builders launched their craft at the kiddie pool. Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Rob Crandall and Anaka Mines juggled anything they could lay their hands on. Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Rob Crandall and Anaka Mines juggled anything they could lay their hands on. Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Lazo Gitchos, center, potential volunteer firefighter recruit, got the full treatment from volunteer firefighter Dick Evans, left, volunteer Captain John Owen, and Fire Chief Don Waller, far right.Photo by Pat Leigh
Lazo Gitchos, future volunteer firefighter with volunteer Captain, John Owen, right. Photo by Pat Leigh
Dick Evans with a future volunteer firefighter. Photo by Pat Leigh
Photo by Pat Leigh
Volunteer firefighter Dick Evans helps an aspiring firefighter try on the gear. Photo by Pat Leigh
Not even the smallest of recruits escaped Dick Evans’ attention as he helped Lisa Sawyer’s most recent addition try the hat on for size. Photo by Pat Leigh
Photo by Pat Leigh
