Winter Solstice Exhibition open to artists’ applications

The Moscow (Idaho) Arts Commission is seeking artists to submit work for the fifth annual Winter Solstice Exhibition at the Third Street Gallery in Moscow City Hall, 206 E. Third St. Visual interpretations of the winter season are encouraged. The exhibit will run Dec. 2 through Jan. 27. Submission deadline is Nov. 18. Work must be available for installation by Nov. 28.

Up to two projects will be considered from each artist. Submissions should include a photograph of each entry, artist statement and biography.

For an application, call the commission at (208) 883-7036, send e-mail to dheath@ci.moscow.id.us or write to P.O. Box 9203, Moscow, ID 83843.

Seeking volunteers

Musicfest Northwest is looking for new members.

The group, which sponsors an annual competition for young performing artists, meets at 4 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at 315 W. Mission Ave.

For more information, call 327-3455 or visit www.musicfestnorthwest.org.

Kudos

Spokane artist JoAnne Nixon has been accepted for signature membership with the San Diego International Watercolor Society.

Over the past 25 years, only 51 artists have been admitted to this group.

Classes and workshops

• Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave., is offering the following classes through the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Registration is required; call 625-6200.

Make a Father Christmas Workshop, Tuesday, 6:30 to 9 p.m. for three weeks, $35; How to Publish What You Write, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $29; Painting the Landscape in Watercolor with Stan Miller, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $39; Jewelry Wire Manipulation III, Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, $20; Fabulous Gourmet Table Scapes, Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m., $12.

• The Comerford School of Irish Dance is offering classes on Thursdays from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. at A Time to Dance Studio, 3815 N. Post St.

Classes are open to beginning and advanced dancers of all ages.

For more information, call (800) 973-3917 or send e-mail to comerfordspokane@yahoo.com.

• Spokane artist Felisa Carranza is offering “Freeing the Spirit” art classes using mixed media at Estudio Felisa ARTE, 612 W. Garland Ave.

Classes will meet on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. starting Nov. 14. The cost is $20 and includes materials.

For more information, call Carranza at 953-3312.