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‘ARTful Living in Twisp’ highlights 2022 Methow Valley Home Tour

After an initial delay because of the pandemic, then a second postponement due to 2021’s unsafe fire conditions, The Confluence: Art in Twisp will present its 19th annual Methow Valley Home Tour on July 9, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year’s theme is “ARTful Living in Twisp.” The 2022 Home Tour features eight homes in and around the robust art community of Twisp.

“Whether you are crossing town limits or entering someone’s home, the presence of art is an unrivaled method of greeting and engagement,” said local artists Perri Howard. “It immediately sends the message that this place is unique, you are welcome here, and we care.”

More than 100 visual artists, including painters, sculptors, potters and jewelers, make Twisp a vibrant expression of artful living. The artistry and craftmanship of local architects and builders are evident in the houses featured this year. From a cabin overlooking the Twisp River Valley to a sustainably built home perched on the Methow River in Twisp, you will be immersed in examples of the

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creativity that flows through the Methow Valley.

“A wander through Twisp will give you a taste of the incredibly talented artists calling the Methow Valley home. We are excited to emphasize the connection between art and ‘home’ by highlighting local artists alongside builders and architects in this year’s Home Tour,” said Kaileah Akker, executive director of The Confluence.

The 2022 Home Tour will also showcase one of the nine homes designed, built and made possible by the Methow Housing Trust over the last two years. These well-designed, highly efficient homes are the first to address the severe shortage of affordable housing in the Methow Valley. The home was Designed by CAST Architecture and built by Methow Valley Builders.

Tour tickets will be available through Brown Paper Tickets, or at The Confluence beginning June 1. All attendees must pick up their wristband at The Confluence prior to the tour. Proof of vaccination will be requested in advance and masks will be required inside all homes. Participants should be 12 years of age or older.

Tickets are $30 per person; or $25 per person for carpool of four or more; or $25 per bicycle. Tickets and wristbands will also be available for purchase on July 9 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Mazama Store.