Arts Calendar

Auditions

“The Friendly Enemy” – Spokane Community College, today and Friday, 1:30-4 p.m. at the SCC Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. Needed: adult men and women, two children ages 5-8 and nonsinging extras for crowd scenes. Auditioners must be able to sing and dance. Call (509) 533-7000.

North Idaho College Concert Choir – Community members may audition for the ensemble, Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Schuler Performing Arts Center on the NIC campus in Coeur d’Alene. Auditions will include pitch-matching exercises and sight reading. Call (208) 769-3275.

“The Adventures of Nate the Great” – Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2 p.m., Jan. 20 and 6 p.m., Jan. 21 at the Spokane Community College Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. Needed: eight to 10 boys and eight to 10 girls ages 6-15. Auditioners will read from the script. Call (509) 328-4886.

“Crimes of the Heart” – Spokane Civic Theatre, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and 22 at the theater, 1020 N. Howard. Needed: three women appearing age 21-30, one woman appearing age 30-35 and two men appearing age 21-35. Auditioners will read cold from the script. Performance dates are March 7-30. Call (509) 325-1413.

Classes and workshops

Jewelry in Lost Wax – Learn how to create and decorate jewelry using the lost wax process, Friday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard. Cost: $35, plus a $25 lab fee. Call (509) 328-0900 to register.

Coiled Basket – Learn how to create a functional, artistic basket, Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Create Place, 900 W. Fourth, Newport, Wash. Cost: $30, including supplies. Call (509) 447-9277 to register.

Beading Patterns – Learn Native American beading methods for clothing plus modern trends, Saturday, 4-7 p.m. at Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard. Cost: $35, plus a $15 lab fee. Call (509) 328-0900 to register.

Arts Alliance – A new class session for the Sandpoint organization begins in mid-January and includes knitting, drawing, pottery, stained glass, drama and more. Prices and schedules vary. Call (208) 265-4503 or visit www.artsalliance.info.

Knit Your Way to Inner Peace – Beginners and experienced knitters alike are invited to learn how to knit socks, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost: $45. Registration deadline is Monday. Call (509) 229-3414.

Watercolor – Beginners and advanced painters are welcome, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Create Place, 900 W. Fourth, Newport, Wash. Cost: $35. Call (509) 447-9277 to register.

Artist’s Workshop – Local Native American artist George Flett will demonstrate his ledger painting techniques, Jan. 19 from 1-3 p.m. at the Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland. Free. Call (509) 325-1500.

Pastel for Beginners – Learn pastel techniques such as blending, stippling and layering, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Create Place, 900 W. Fourth, Newport, Wash. Cost: $35. Call (509) 447-9277 to register.

Call for artists

2008 Twining Humber Award – Artist Trust is seeking nominations for the annual award for lifetime artistic achievement by female Washington state artists age 60 or older. The deadline is Jan. 25. Nomination forms are available at www.artisttrust.org or by sending a request to Twining Humber Award, Artist Trust, 1835 12th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122. Call (866) 218-7878.

Orient/Inchelium/Valley Arts Consortium – Local visual artists, musicians, dancers, actors and others are needed to present programs to students in Northeastern Washington’s Orient, Inchelium and Valley school districts. Artists must live within 65 miles of the school districts listed. Call the Orient school at (509) 684-6873 for an application or for more information.

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.

Art Works Gallery – The cooperative gallery in Sandpoint is seeking new artist members. Call (208) 263-2642.

ArtReach – Artists are needed to teach in 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.

Call for musicians

Edwards Music Publishing – Orchestra musicians are needed for performances of the “Friendly Enemy” musical production in March. Needed are flute, sax, trumpets, horns, percussion, piano, bass, cellos, violins and more. Call (208) 699-0848.

Call for writers

Idaho Prize for Poetry – Lost Horse Press is seeking submissions for the annual contest, which offers a $1,000 prize plus publication of a book-length poetry manuscript. Applicants must submit a manuscript, self-addressed stamped envelope and $25 by May 15 to Lost Horse Press, 105 Lost Horse Lane, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Call (208) 255-4410 or visit www.losthorsepress.org.

Call for volunteers

Pend Oreille Players – The theater group needs directors, producers and technical personnel for the 2008-2009 season. Directors should submit a resume and play proposal. Proposals can be mailed to POPA, P.O. Box 1934, Newport, WA 99156. The deadline is Tuesday. Call (509) 447-3787.

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

ArtFest – The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and the Spokane Art School are seeking an intern to help organize ArtFest 2008. The position requires 15 hours a week. For more information call Jillian Foster at (509) 328-0900, ext. 203.