Arts Calendar

Auditions

“Alice in Wonderland” – Lake City Playhouse, Monday and Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the theater, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Callbacks are April 18. Children ages 6 and up are needed. Auditioners should be prepared to read from the script with another actor. Bring a photo of yourself the theater can keep. Call (208) 667-1323.

Playwrights’ Forum Festival – Spokane Civic Theatre, Monday and Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the theater, 1020 N. Howard. Numerous men and women of all ages are needed for plays during the festival. Auditioners should prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue and be prepared to read cold from a script. Performance dates: June 7-16. Call (509) 325-1413.

Classes and workshops

Corbin Art Center (Kids) – Presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Youth Cooking for ages 9-13, one-time class on baked ziti pasta, Friday, 6-8:30 p.m., $19; Beauty Tips for ages 10-15, Saturdays for five weeks beginning Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon, $49; Manners Matter for ages 5-8, Saturdays for two weeks beginning Saturday, 1:30-2:30 p.m., $16; Manners Matter for ages 9-12, Saturdays for two weeks beginning Saturday, 3-4 p.m., $16. All classes are at the Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh. Registration is required. Call (509) 625-6200.

Corbin Art Center (Adults) – Presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Italian Cooking, one-time class on Chicken Cacciatore, Saturday, 6-8 p.m. at Tullia’s Sauce House, $21; Pencil/Charcoal Portrait Drawing, Saturdays for seven weeks beginning Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $72; Writing Boot Camp-Creative Writing, one-time class, Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $30. All classes are at the Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh, unless otherwise indicated. Registration is required. Call (509) 625-6200.

Responsive Drawing – Emphasizing the “felt” line and a gestural approach to drawing, Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard. Cost: $35. High school students will be accepted. Call (509) 328-0900 to register.

Introduction to Digital Photography – April 21, 10 a.m. to 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, April 21, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Continuing Education and Training Center, 119 N. Main St., Colfax, Wash. Cost: $87 for Colfax Arts Council Members, $127 for nonmembers in advance; $137 and $157 at the door. Call (509) 397-3905 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

Sandpoint Artwalk – The Pend Oreille Arts Council is looking for artists for the 21st annual Artwalk, a juried, self-guided art tour in downtown Sandpoint during the summer months. Applications must be submitted by Friday. Call (208) 263-6139 or send e-mail to art@sandpoint.net to request an application. More details are available at www.artinsandpoint.org.

Valleyford Arts and Crafts Festival – Artists and crafters needed for the Valleyford Fine Art and Crafters Festival, July 21 at 12212 E. Palouse Highway. Fee: $25 per booth for businesses, $10 for nonprofits. Applications due Sunday. Call (509) 747-6294.

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 April 20. 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 to 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 farmer’s 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.