Arts Calendar

Auditions

“Annie” – Spokane Children’s Theatre, March 16-18, evenings at various times for children and adults, at Spokane Community College’s Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. Needed: 50-plus cast members ages 6 and older. Performance dates: May 16-June 8. Visit www.spokanechildrenstheatre.org or call (509) 328-4886.

“Dancing at Lughnasa” – Pend Oreille Players Association, March 17-18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Create Place, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport, Wash. Needed: five women, ages 25-55 and three men, ages 25-65. Performance dates: May 9-11 and 16-18. Call (509) 447-3787.

Classes and workshops

Spokane Art School – Drawing Marathon – Weekend-long figure drawing event taught by three local artists, for ages 18 and older, Friday, 5-9 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., cost: $45/day, $125/all three days. Introduction to Colored Pencil – Techniques including crosshatching, stippling, soft-touch and burnishing, with Judy Huddleston, for beginners and advanced students from high school through adult, Saturday, 1-6 p.m., cost: $60. Eleventh Annual Metal Arts and Crafts – Without using heat, taught by Deb Ellis, for ages teen through adult, Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., cost: $80. All classes are at Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard St. Visit www.spokaneartschool.org or call (509) 328-0900, ext. 200.

Classes at the Dahmen Barn – Oil Painting – Wildlife and landscape painting for beginning and intermediate artists, with Lewiston artist Charlotte Schacher, Fridays, Friday through March 28, noon-3 p.m., cost: $75 (bring your own supplies). Dulcimer Making for Kids – With John Elwood, for all ages, Saturday, 1-4 p.m., $40. Batik Fabric Dyeing – With artist Tracy Randall, March 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $45. All classes are at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Class sizes are limited; preregistration required. Visit www.artisanbarn.org or call (509) 229-3414.

Spring Art Classes in Sandpoint – Variety of classes for homeschoolers, children and adults in everything from beginning improv drama to stained glass, creative writing and children’s choir, Monday-April 19, times and prices vary. Classes meet at the Arts Alliance Studio, 518 Oak Street, Sandpoint. Enroll online or in person. Visit www.ArtsAlliance.info or call (208) 265-4303.

Michaels Arts and Craft Class for Families – Co-sponsored by Crayola. Three creative projects for kids to make and take home, March 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. At Michaels Arts and Craft stores in Spokane, Coeur d’Alene and Moscow; call the store nearest you.

Meetings

Coeur d’Alene Art Association – March 17, 10 a.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 501 Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Call Joe at (208) 659-0469 for more information.

Call for artists

Young People’s Arts Festival – The Moscow Arts Office is seeking artists to teach classes for this year’s spring festival on April 12, with the theme “Garden Art.” Proposals will be accepted through Friday. Visit www.moscow-arts.org or call (208) 883-7036.

Art on the Green – Artists are invited to enter the poster design contest for Coeur d’Alene’s 40th annual Art on the Green. Posters should be 12 by 16 inches and include the information “40th Annual Art on the Green, Aug. 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2008, on the grounds of North Idaho College. The Citizen’s Council for the Arts.” The council’s logo should also appear on the poster, which should be unframed. The deadline is March 24; the winner will receive $600. Call (208) 667-9346 for more information.

Artists Loose on the Palouse – Artists are invited to apply for a booth at a two-day art festival hosted by On Sacred Grounds in Valleyford on July 18-19. Art and handmade crafts can be in any media. Booths are 10 feet square and cost $55. Space is limited. The deadline is April 15. Call (509) 747-6294.

2008 Moscow Art Walk – Accepting applications for this year’s event, opening June 13. Applications available at the Arts Office, 206 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho, and online at www.moscow-arts.org. The deadline is April 22. Call (208) 883-7036.

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.

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

Musicfest Northwest – The entry deadline is Wednesday (extended from March 3) for the 63rd annual competition for young performers, May 11-16. Divisions include Piano, Strings, Guitar, Flute, Organ, Brass, Reed, Voice and Ballet. Most events take place at Gonzaga University. Call (509) 327-3455 or visit www.musicfestnorthwest.org.

Edwards Music Publishing – Orchestra musicians are needed for performances of the “Friendly Enemy” musical production April 14. 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 83864. Call (208) 255-4410 or visit www.losthorsepress.org.

Call for volunteers

Musicfest Northwest – Volunteers are needed for the 63rd annual festival for young artists and dancers, May 11-16, including check-in, transportation and errand running. Most events take place at Gonzaga University. Call Sally Dotson at (509) 448-8726 or the Musicfest Northwest office at (509) 327-3455.

Colville Valley Performing Arts Association – Volunteers are needed to book acts, schedule artists and negotiate fees. Call Karen at (509) 684-5687.