See art in the making this weekend (Sept. 19 and 20) when 27 artists in 18 studios throughout the Methow Valley open their doors to the public. Artists will provide demonstrations of works in process along with finished art works for sale. Participating artists include painters, fiber and textile artists, ceramicists, woodworkers, photographers, jewelers, metal […]
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See ceramic artists working at Methow Valley Clay Art Fest
Methow Valley Clay Art Center on the TwispWorks campus hosts the Methow Valley Clay Art Fest this weekend (Aug. 6-9).
The event begins on Thursday with a potluck “meet ‘n greet” and ceramic exhibition from 7 – 9 p.m. On Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., the festival’s featured ceramic artists will …
Teens win awards at Young Adult Art Intensive
Fifteen kids ages 12–16 participated in last week’s Young Adult Art Intensive at TwispWorks — a three-day art camp designed to “encourage kids to think about art in new ways,” according to co-leader Matt Armbrust. Camp participants primarily focused on sculpture and printmaking. At an exhibition and awards ceremony Friday evening (June 26), Jessica Marker received the […]
Arts briefs: June 24, 2015
Students exhibit at Spartan Art Gallery Artists of the Methow Valley Young Adult Art Intensive — a three-day art camp for teens happening this week in Twisp — invite the public to view their work at an exhibition on Friday (June 26) from 6-8 p.m. at the Spartan Art Gallery on the TwispWorks campus. “This camp is about encouraging kids […]
‘XX XY’ explores gender, biology and culture in Confluence exhibit
The four curators of Confluence Gallery’s new exhibit, “XX XY,” posed provocative questions in their call for art: Does a single chromosome really make that much of a difference between the sexes? Is there more to the obvious …
Arts briefs: June 18, 2014
This week: Artists reception at Sun Mountain on June 22, Pottery on Wednesday nights with Matt Armbrust, or see Ian McFeron in two free shows
Arts briefs: April 16, 2014
This week: On April 26, we’ve got ‘Raven’ opening at Confluence, Winthrop Gallery exhibit opens, Music at Spartan Art Project, and String students offer recital. Not on April 26, Willy Wonka Jr. is coming to The Merc May 9 and the Wizard of Oz in Omak on May 2.
Artists reveal ‘behind-the-scenes’ process in new Confluence show
By Ann McCreary
‘Artists Practice’ showcases Kayla Darch, Donna Keyser and Matt Armbrust
Clay Art Fest to fire up interest in ceramics & pottery
By Don Nelson
From its modest debut this week, Matt Armbrust has big aspirations for the Methow Valley Clay Art Fest that begins Thursday (Aug. 8) at TwispWorks.
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File photo by Sue Misao Confluence celebrates its 25th Confluence Gallery and Art Center will celebrate its 25th anniversary on July 13 with a gala event at Pipestone Canyon Ranch on Balky Hill Road. The event will be from 5-11 p.m. and will include live and silent art auctions, plus music and dancing with […]
