Arts calendar

Auditions

“Honky Tonk Laundry” – CenterStage, Monday and Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the theater, 1017 W. First. Two women ages 20-40 are needed for the country musical. Auditioners should prepare a comedic monologue no longer than three minutes and one chorus each of Dolly Parton’s “Nine to Five,” Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man” and Dolly Parton’s “Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That?” An accompanist will be provided. Performance dates: June 21-Aug. 31. Call (509) 747-8243.

Classes and workshops

Introduction to Digital Photography – Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard. For ages 18 and up. Cost: $35. Call (509) 328-0900 to register.

Starving Artist No More workshop – With Kirstin Carey, author of “Starving Artist No More,” on the business aspects of art, Saturday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Continuing Education and Training Center, 119 N. Main St., Colfax. Cost: $87 for Colfax Arts Council Members, $127 for nonmembers in advance; $137 and $157 at the door. Call (509) 397-3905 to register.

Imagining Form – Master class for adults on construction techniques and building multi-section pieces, with instructor Mardis Nenno, April 27, 7-9 p.m. and April 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard. Cost: $100. Call (509) 328-0900 to register.

Oil Pastel Drawing – Basic drawing with oil-based pastels, with instructor Rachel Dolezal, April 28, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard. Cost: $35. Call (509) 328-0900 to register.

Call for writers

Idaho Prize for Poetry 2007 – The Lost Horse Press is accepting submissions of book-length poetry manuscripts for publication. Entries are due May 15. Entry fee is $25; a SASE must be included. Mail entries to The Idaho Prize, Lost Horse Press, 105 Lost Horse Lane, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Call (208) 255-4410.

Call for artists

Rhubarb Festival – Artists and crafters are needed for the annual Rhubarb Festival, May 5 at Create Place in Newport, Wash. Spaces rent for $10 and must be reserved by Friday. Call (509) 447-9277.

Teaching Artists – The Washington State Arts Commission is looking for experienced artists who have expertise with K-12 public schools to form a roster of teaching artists to work with students. Applications are available at www.arts.wa.gov. Deadline is May 1. Call (360) 586-2418.

Moscow Artwalk 2007 – The Moscow Arts Commission is looking for artists to participate in the annual self-guided tour from June 22-Sept. 15. Applications are available at www.ci.moscow.id.us/mac. The deadline is May 7. Call (208) 883-7036.

Spokane Park’n Swap – Artists and crafters are needed for the flea and farmers’ market set to begin May 19 and 20 at the old Newport Cinemas at Highway 2 and Hawthorne Road. The event will continue every weekend though the fall. The space fee is $27 for one time. Discounts are available for returning artists. Call (509) 768-0440 or visit www.spokaneparknswap.com.

First Night Spokane – The annual New Year’s Eve celebration is looking for performers and visual artists for more than 40 locations in downtown Spokane. The theme is “As If By Magic.” Applications are available at www.firstnightspokane.org or by mail at Chris Martin, First Night Spokane, P.O. Box 8348, Spokane WA 99203. Applications are due by June 30. Call (509) 252-5027.

s.m.Art by the River Festival of the Arts – The St. Maries Council for the Arts is looking for artists and handcrafters to submit applications for the annual festival in July. Applicants must include photos or images on CD. For an application, write to s.m.Art Booth Screening Committee, c/o Linda Schardine, 83362 Highway 3 S., St. Maries, ID 83861, or call (208) 245-3417 or (208) 245-3655.