Idaho park sculpture proposals needed

Proposals are being sought from Northwest artists for an outdoor public sculpture to be placed in the city park in Kooskia, Idaho. The project is intended to complement the community’s theme, “Gateway to Idaho’s Wilderness” and commemorate the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition and the role played by the Nez Perce tribe. It will feature some of the plants and animals native to the area.

The sculpture, which will enhance the exterior of a new restroom building, is commissioned by the nonprofit group Communities Creating Connections. The budget, including all design, fabrication, transportation and installation, is limited to $16,000.

Proposal deadline is Jan. 16. For more information, see www.creativespirit-id.org or call Vickie Garcia, Communities Creating Connections arts coordinator, at (208) 926-7248.

Auditions

Spokane Falls Community College is holding auditions for “The Taming of the Shrew” by William Shakespeare on Jan. 9 and 10 at 1 p.m. in the Music/Performing Arts Building auditorium, Building 15, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive.

Auditioners should prepare a two-minute monologue or sonnet from any of Shakespeare’s works.

Performances will be March 2 through 5 and 8 through 12. For more information, call Bill Marlowe at 533-3592.

Classes and workshops

•Pianist and composer Jovino Santos Neto is offering a master class Friday at 3 p.m. in the Whitworth College Music Building, Room 112, 300 W. Hawthorne Road.

Neto also will perform a concert at 8 p.m. in the Music Building Recital Hall. Admission to both events is free. For more information, call 777-3280.

•The Monart Art School is beginning its winter schedule Jan. 9 for students ages 4 1/2 through adult at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St., and Spokane Art Supply, Too, 14401 E. Sprague Ave.

Several classes will meet weekly throughout the year and may be joined at any time. For more information on class schedules and fees, call 230-1880.

•The Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard St., is beginning its winter session of classes Jan. 17.

Classes available include knitting, drawing, painting, ceramics, digital photography and glass blowing. Anyone who registers before Saturday will receive $10 off the price of tuition.

For information, see www.spokaneartschool.org or call 328-0900.