Arts calendar
Auditions
Spokane Area Children’s Chorus – Auditions for new students age 7-18 are being held by appointment. Call (509) 624-7992, ext. 13.
Classes and workshops
Painting for Seniors – Painting a summer creek with grassy banks, for ages 55 and older, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Spokane Art Supply, 14401 E. Sprague. Cost: $14. Call (509) 533-4756 to register.
Corbin Art Center Classes – Presented by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Sea Creatures for ages 3-5 – Monday through June 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m., $23; Cut, Paste and Color for ages 3-5 – Monday through June 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m., $23; Bring a Lunch Program for ages 3-5 – Monday through June 15, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $5; Sky Creatures for ages 3-5 – Monday through June 15, 12:30-1:30 p.m., $23; Dinosaurs for ages 3-5 – Monday through June 15, 1:30-2:30 p.m., $23. All classes are at the Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh. Registration required. Call (509) 625-6200.
Alternatives for Stone Setting Workshop – With Deb Ellis, on methods of mounting both regular- and irregular-shaped stones, June 23-24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard. For adults. Cost: $70 plus $30 lab fee. Call (509) 328-0900 to register.
Call for performers
Fall Folk Festival – Performers in music and dance are needed for the 12th annual Fall Folk Festival sponsored by the Spokane Folklore Society. The festival will be Nov. 3 and 4 at Spokane Community College. Applications are available online at www.spokanefolklore.org. The deadline is July 15. Call (509) 747-2640.
Call for artists
Canine Caper – Organizers are in need of a T-shirt design for the fourth annual Canine Caper on Aug. 4 at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. Shirts will be given to all walk finishers. The design contest winner will receive $100; there are also prizes of $75 for second place and $25 for third. The deadline is June 22. Designs may be mailed to Canine Caper T-shirt Contest, c/o Second Chance Thrift Store, P.O. Box 1925, Bonners Ferry ID 83805. Call (208) 267-8761.
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. The deadline is Friday. 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.
Glass on Grass – Glass artists are needed for the annual event Aug. 18 and 19 at Gonzaga University. Call (509) 389-2930 for application information.
Colville Arts Foundation – Artists and crafters are needed to provide work for display at Colville City Hall and the Colville Chamber of Commerce. Artists must install their own exhibit and no commissions are taken. Call (509) 684-3002.
Spokane Park’n Swap – Artists and crafters are needed for the flea and farmer’s market 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.