Art Calendar
Auditions
Spokane’s Got Talent – Auditions for the 2010 show to cast dancers, musicians, bands, singers and entertainers. Saturday, 7-10 p.m. at The Empyrean, 171 S. Washington St. Sign up at http://redeye promotions.wufoo.com/forms/ spokanes-got-talent-2010. For more information, visit www.spokanesgottalent.com, call (509) 720-7736 or e-mail info@spokesgottalent.com.
“How I Became a Pirate!” – Spokane Children’s Theatre, Aug. 22, 4 p.m., and Aug. 23, 6 p.m., at St. Aloysius School, 611 E. Mission Ave. Needed: four teen to adult men and one teen to adult woman to play pirates, and one 8- to 12-year-old boy or girl. Auditioners should bring sheet music for a one-minute song from any show and dress comfortably for movement auditions. www. spokanechildrenstheatre.org, (509) 328-4886
“Bell, Book and Candle” – Pend Oreille Players Association, Aug. 23-24, 6 p.m. at the Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. (509) 671-3389, www.pendoreilleplayers.org
Open Improv Auditions – Aug. 25, 7 p.m. at the Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. For people serious about improv comedy; no experience necessary, must be 18 or older. (509) 747-7045, www.bluedoortheatre.com
“The Cemetery Club” – Spokane Civic Theatre, Aug. 30-31, 6:30 p.m. at the Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Needed: four women and one man, all appearing to be mid-50s to early 60s. Auditioners will be expected to read cold from the script. (509) 325-2507, www.spokanecivictheatre.com
Spokane Symphony Chorale – Auditions for the 2010-’11 season are Aug. 30. Positions are available in all vocal sections. To schedule an audition or for more information, visit www.spokanesymphonychorale. org, e-mail secretary@spokane symphonychorale.org or call (509) 465-9323.
Classes and workshops
Art Coop Workshops – Mosaic Fish or Sunflower: Two-part class, today and Aug. 19, 1-4 p.m., $45. Mosaic Bowling Ball or Boulder: Three-part class, Monday, Aug. 23 and Aug. 30, 6-9 p.m., $70. Mosaic Saucer/Birdbath: Two-part class, Aug. 18 and 25, 6-9 p.m., $45. Fused Glass Pendants and Earrings: Aug. 20, 6-8 p.m., or Aug. 29, 1-3 p.m., $35 for either class. Wool Felting: Aug. 22, 1-3 p.m., $30. Microscope Slide Necklace: Aug. 26, 6-8 p.m., $25. All supplies provided. Classes are held at a private home studio, 4225 N. ‘G’ St. (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net
“Lindeman/Sobel Approach to Artistic Wind Performance” Master Class – Presented by Leo Potts, Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their instruments and to have a melodic piece prepared to play. Cost is $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Call (509) 326-9516 to register or visit www.leopotts.com for more information.
Pend Oreille Playhouse Association’s Music-Theater Summer Camp – Open to area youth, grades 5-12. Mondays-Fridays, Aug. 16-27; cost is $50. Students bring sack lunches; snacks and beverages are provided. Space is limited; register at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash., or online at www.pendoreilleplayers.org. (509) 671-3389
Soap Making with Aromatherapy – Participants learn how to customize their own soap and bath crystals from scratch using herbs, grains and exotic oils and take home 10 bars of soap and three bags of crystals. Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost is $39 (includes supplies). www.spokaneparks.org, (509) 625-6200
Abstract Painting for Adults - With Christine Alexandre-Zeoli. Emphasis is on understanding free-flowing line quality, aspects of acrylic paint and how color creates emotion in a painting. Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, Uniontown, Wash. $50; registration deadline is Aug. 23. See website for list of materials. www.artisanbarn.org, (509) 229-3414
Quilt-Making Workshops – “Easy Pieces”: Sept. 10-11, sewing workshop yields a quilt top plus working plans for many more and is a great way to experiment with value and color. “Samplin’ AnglePlay”: Sept. 12, workshop will give students the opportunity to learn how to use AnglePlay templates to create dynamic quilt blocks. Taught by Margaret J. Miller at The Quilted Moose, 124 N. Main St., Colfax. www.myquiltedmoose.com, (509) 397-3756
Christian Youth Theater – North Idaho Fall Classes – Registration is open for students ages 6 to 18 for the fall session beginning Sept. 14 and 16. Classes meet at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Coeur d’Alene, every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for 10 weeks. Cost is $150 if registered by Aug. 31 and $175 afterward. Limited scholarships are available. (208) 765-8600, cytnorthidaho@comcast.net, www.cytnorthidaho.com.
Step in the Write Direction – Presented by the Inland Empire Region of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Includes speakers, a book sale, “The Nuts and Bolts of Publishing,” crafting your novel, an agent critique of first pages, “Illustrators’ Intensive” and more. Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Cost is $105 by Sunday or $120 at the door. (509) 482-5288, www.scbwiwaid.org, cat09tales@hotmail.com
Meetings
The Spokane Novelists Group – Writers support/critique group, open to anyone with an interest in writing fiction. Participants should bring five to 10 pages to read aloud and six to eight copies for others to read along and critique. Saturday, noon at Spokane County Library, Argonne Branch, 4322 N. Argonne Road. (509) 590-7316
Call for artists
Heart Treasures: Old and New – Juried art exhibition is open to painters of oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media and potters. Sponsored by Studio B – Heartworks Gallery. Submission deadline is Aug. 20; no age restrictions. E-mail Deb Blahuczyn at hrtwrksgal@webband.com for more information.
Gallery at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center – Seeking glass and jewelry artists for work to be featured Aug. 20-Sept. 10. Contact Louise Telford at (208) 457-8950 or art@thejacklincenter.org.
32nd Annual Washington State Quilters Show – Open to anyone who wishes to enter a quilt they made (no entry fees). Categories include handquilted, machine quilted, baby quilts, wall hangings, home décor items, large bed quilts, vintage antique quilts, modern fabric art quilts and a youth division for quilters age 18 and younger. Show is Oct. 15-17, entry deadline is Aug. 23. Visit www.wsqspokane.org for an entry form; call (509) 276-7707 for more information.
Spokane Police Department - $10,000 is available for the purchase of existing works of art for two buildings being remodeled by the SPD. Deadline for responses is Sept. 10. For more information, see www.spokane arts.org/hottopics.aspx.
Newport Music Festival – Art, craft and merchandise vendor booth space is available for the festival, Sept. 10-12. Contact Jim Crowley at buddytherdog@gmail.com or (509) 447-2701 for more information.
Peace Arts Festival – Open to all artists and poets. One Peace, Many Paths is sponsoring this event for all ages which will encompass music, dance, poetry and visual arts, Sept. 18 at Unity Church, 2900 S. Bernard St. E-mail onepeacemanypaths@gmail.com for entry information.
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn’s Annual December Holiday Gala – Seeking regional artists with unique items in a wide variety of mediums. Jurying for artists and craftspeople who have not participated in the past begins in mid-September. Call (509) 229-3414 or e-mail info@artisanbarn.org to request an application, which must be sent in along with a photo.
Dodson’s Jewelers – Open call for paintings, either watercolor or oils, with an Italian theme for an exhibition to run during November. Call (509) 624-4163 for more information.
First Friday – Seeking artists whose work is ready to show in nontraditional venues such as coffee shops, wineries and other downtown businesses during self-guided monthly art walks. Referral opportunity only, venues are responsible for selecting their own artists. (509) 625-6079, www.spokanearts.org
Call for volunteers
Spokane International Film Festival (SpIFF) – Looking for energetic, creative folks to help with promoting the 2011 festival, finding sponsors for program ads, marketing, contacting special interest groups for films and more. Contact Rebecca Bishop at rbishop@spokanefilmfestival.org or Pete Porter at pporter@spokanefilmfestival.org.
Call for musicians
Moscow Farmers Market – Seeking solo or duet musicians to perform on Saturdays, 11:45-1 p.m. at the market, downtown in Friendship Square next to the Moscow Hotel. Contact Adam Johnson at marketmusic@ci.moscow.id.us for more information.
Deadline to submit items is noon on the Friday before publication. Send information to Libby Fisher, Arts Calendar, Features Dept., P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210 or e-mail to libbyf@spokesman.com.