Arts Calendar

Thu., Jan. 25, 2007

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Auditions

”The Little Mermaid” – Missoula Children’s Theatre, Feb. 5, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint Charter School, 614 S. Madison in Sandpoint. Between 50 and 60 students in grades K-12 are needed; no advance preparation required. The first rehearsal begins after the auditions; rehearsals will be held daily Feb. 5-9, with two performances Feb. 10. Call (208) 263-6139.

“The Nerd” – Spokane Civic Theatre, Feb. 5 and 6, 6:30 p.m. on the theater’s Main Stage, 1020 N. Howard. Needed: two women, one appearing 25-30 and one 35-50; four men, three who appear to be in their mid-30s and on appearing 45-60; and one boy who appears 8-10. Auditioners are asked to prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue and will read cold from the script. Call (509) 325-1413.

“Bunnicula!” – Spokane Children’s Theatre, Feb. 4, 4-7 p.m. and Feb. 5, 6-9 p.m. at St. Aloysius School, 611 E. Mission. Callbacks will be Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Needed: two boys to appear between 8 and 10 years old; one woman and one man to appear between 16 and 40; one woman to appear between 30 and 40; and one man to appear between 35 and 45. Auditioners will read cold from the script and should come prepared to move and sing. Improvisational skills are a plus. Call (509) 218-1543.

Classes and workshops

Grant Writing Workshop – for artists working in all disciplines, presented by Artist Trust, today, 6-8 p.m. at Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard. Free admission; no registration necessary. Call (509) 328-0900, ext. 203.

Introduction to Colored Pencil Workshop – Open to all skill levels, Saturday and Feb. 3, 12:30-5:30 p.m. at the Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard. Cost: $58. Call (509) 328-0900.

Life Drawing Workshop – The uninstructed workshop will feature a live model for artists age 21 and over, Feb. 3, noon-4 p.m. at the Mountain Path Yoga Studio, 230 Main Street, Colville. The fee will vary depending on the number of participants. Call (509) 684-3002.

Writing seminar – The Idaho Writers’ League hosts author Mary Buckham on “Write for Life: From Articles to Full-Length Books,” Feb. 16, 6-9 p.m. and Feb. 17, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway in Coeur d’Alene. Cost: $35 to $130, depending on date of registration and workshop sessions selected. Early registration deadline is Feb. 5. Call (208) 290-8749.

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 by May 15. The entry fee is $25 and 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.

2007 Playwrights’ Forum Festival – One-act plays (no longer than 60 minutes) are being accepted for the Spokane Civic Theatre’s annual festival in June. Submissions are due Feb. 1; entry fee is $10 per play. Mail scripts to Playwrights Forum Festival, Attn: Full-Length Reading Committee, Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. Call (509) 325-1413.

Call for artists

American Red Cross – Youths through age 18 are invited to design the new Red Cross pin. Entry deadline is Wednesday. Mail submissions to the Red Cross, 315 W. Nora, Spokane, WA 99205. Call (509) 326-3330 or visit www.spokaneredcross.org.

Art on the Green – Artists are invited to design a poster for next summer’s art show. Entries should be 12 inches by 16 inches, in finished form and unframed; leave space for lettering and a logo. The deadline is March 23. Entries may be brought to the Citizens’ Council for the Arts, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene, or the Law Offices of Flammia and Solomon, 317 Wallace, Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 667-0651.

Pottery Place Plus – Applications are being accepted for fine craft artists to fill two member openings. Call (509) 220-5706 or e-mail janmoulder@gmail.com.

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