Arts Calendar

Thu., March 29, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

Auditions

“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” – Saturday, noon at the downtown Spokane Library meeting room, 906 W. Main. Needed: one man and one woman, both strong singers. Auditioners must be comfortable with sexual subject matter and prepare a monologue of a minute or less and an a cappella pop/rock song. Call (509) 954-8874.

“Alice in Wonderland” – Lake City Playhouse, April 16 and 17, 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, April 16 and 17, 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

Art Spring Break Camp – For kids in grades 1-6, exploring a variety of art styles, Monday through April 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard. Middle school and high school students may enroll in the “Experience Art Project” that includes everything from ceramics to film making. Costs range for $16 for half a day to $40 for a full day. Call (509) 328-0900 to register.

The Arts Alliance Spring Session – Spring classes begin April 9 in Sandpoint and include watercolor, drawing, painting and photography. There are also Saturday workshops on mosaic stepping stones, gourd art, photography and more. Dates, times and prices vary. Call (208) 255-5273 or visit www.artsalliance.info.

Small Kiln, Big Art – Building and firing large pieces that must be reassembled after firing, April 7, 14 and 21 and May 12, 3-7 p.m. at the Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard. Cost: $130. Call (509) 328-0900 to register.

Call for writers

Murder in the Grove Mystery Contest – Previously unpublished authors are invited to submit four copies of the first 20 pages of a mystery novel, plus four copies of a synopsis no more than five pages long, to the Popular Fiction Association of Idaho. All entries will receive detailed feedback from professional literary agents. Entry fee: $25. Entries, plus a self-addressed, stamped envelope, can be mailed to P.O. Box 4762, Boise, ID 83711. Visit www.murderinthegrove.com for full rules. The deadline is Saturday. Call (208) 375-8230.

Writers Competition – The Coeur d’Alene Public Library’s 19th annual writing contest is seeking unpublished fiction and nonfiction prose of 2,000 words or less (no poetry). Writers age 6 and up may enter. A copy of the rules and an entry form are available at the library, 201 E. Harrison Ave., online at www.cdalibrary.org, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 201 E. Harrison Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814-3240. Deadline: Saturday. Entry fee is $1 for ages 6-11 and $2 for ages 12 and up. Cash prizes will be awarded in each category and age group. Call (208) 769-2315.

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

Rendezvous for Kids – Artists are needed to lead workshops, provide art activities for or entertain children ages 5-12. The event is July 19-20 in East City Park, Moscow, Idaho. Applications are due by Saturday. Call (208) 882-1178 or e-mail rendezvous@moscow.com for an application.

Inland Crafts – Artist applications are being accepted for the annual juried exhibition at the Spokane Convention Center on Nov. 2-4. Interested artists must submit five representative digital files (no slides) and two optional (a booth or group shot and a detail), a one-page resume and a $15 fee by Monday. Forms are available at www.inlandcrafts.org. Call (509) 981-9916.

Historic Logos – Artists are invited to design logos for the Fort Russell Neighborhood Historic District and the Moscow Downtown Historic District, both in Moscow, Idaho. The logos will be used on signs, brochures and other promotional information. Submissions are due at the Moscow Historic Preservation Commission by Monday. Call (208) 883-7095 or see www.ci.moscow.id.us/commissions/

historicpreservation/index.asp.

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 April 13. Call (208) 263-6139 or send e-mail to art@sandpoint.net to request an application. More details are available at www.artinsandpoint.org.

Arts and Crafts Festival – Artists and crafters needed for the Valleyford Fine Art and Crafters Festival on July 21 at 12212 E. Palouse Highway. Fee: $25 per booth for businesses, $10 for nonprofits. Applications due April 15. Call (509) 747-6294.

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.

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.

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