Arts Calendar

Thu., Nov. 22, 2007

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Classes and workshops

Fused Glass Jewelry – Entry-level class for ages 12 and up, Dec. 8, 1-5 p.m. at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost: $55 (includes materials). Registration deadline is Dec. 1. Space is limited. Call (509) 229-3414.

Call for volunteers

Palouse Folklore Society – Committee members are needed to organize the annual Community Arts Workshop scheduled for February. Call (509) 332-5047.

Fox Theater – Volunteers are needed for various positions. Applications available at www.foxtheater spokane.com/volunteer.aspx or call (509) 624-5992, ext. 16.

Call for artists

Winter Solstice Festival – The Moscow Arts Commission is looking for artists for the seventh annual Winter Solstice Festival scheduled Dec. 14-Feb. 1 at the Third Street Gallery in Moscow. Original works in all mediums interpreting the winter season will be accepted. Artists must submit a photo or slide of each entry (no more than three) plus an artist statement and small biography. Entry deadline is Monday. Call (208) 883-7036 for an application.

River Ridge Association of Fine Arts – Artists are needed for the upcoming juried show at the Liberty Cafe from Dec. 1 to Feb. 2. Call (509) 323-9218 for an application.

Pedals2People – Photographers are needed for a display of photos of bikes or photos taken from bikes at The Scoop, 1001 W. 25th, in December and January. The photos will be offered for sale at the end of the exhibit. The deadline is Dec. 3. Photos can be dropped off at The Scoop or e-mailed to pedals2people@gmail.com. Call (509) 710-9611.

Pottery Place Plus – Applications are being accepted from fine craft artists in any medium for one temporary and one permanent membership. Applications are also being accepted for the monthly guest artist program. Call (509) 220-5706 for an application.

Art Works Gallery – The cooperative gallery in Sandpoint is seeking new artist members. Call the gallery at (208) 263-2642 or Barbara Mullins at (406) 847-0137.

ArtReach – Artists are needed to teach in the Spokane Art School’s ArtReach program, which offers ongoing off-site classes in cooperation with local after-school programs. Submit a resume and current work samples at the school, 920 N. Howard. Call (509) 328-0900, ext. 203.

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.

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