Arts Calendar
Auditions
Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre – Auditions for “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” “Cinderella,” “Pump Boys and Dinettes” and “Hairspray.” Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Looking for strong dancers, actors, and singers ages 16 and older. To be considered for an audition, send a headshot and resume to 11199 N. Point Hayden, Hayden Lake, ID 83835; additional YouTube and DVD submissions accepted, send to laura@llltalent.com. (208) 661-6010
“Escanaba in da Moonlight” – Spokane Civic Theatre, Monday-Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at 1020 N. Howard St. Needed: five men (appearing ages 30-70) and one woman (appearing age 30-40). Auditioners will be expected to read cold from the script. (509) 325-2507
“Lips Together, Teeth Apart” – Spokane Civic Theatre, March 1-2, 6:30 p.m. at 1020 N. Howard St. Needed: two men and two women, all appearing ages 35-50. Auditioners will be expected to read cold from the script. (509) 325-2507
Classes and workshops
NEWAArts Classes – Beginning Drawing Class – A professional artist will teach basic techniques with an emphasis on contour drawing. Sunday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost is $25; students provide their own materials. Space is limited; preregistration requested. Creative Drawing Studio: Held once a month. Cost is $25; students provide their own materials. Space is limited; reservations requested. Classes are held at NEWAArts Arts Supply Store, 260 N. Oak St., Colville. Materials can be purchased at the store. Call (509) 775-0982 or (509) 936-1527, visit www.newaarts.org, or e-mail colvillearts@gmail.com.
Holy Names Music Center Classes – Music Theory 1: Twelve-week class is held Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., beginning next week. Music Theory 2: Twelve-week class is held Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. beginning next week. Cost is $125 for either class. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. (509) 326-9516
The Art Coop Classes – Hand-Carved Stamps: Feb. 27, 1-4 p.m. $40. Classes are held at The Art Coop, 4225 N. G St. (private home studio). All materials are provided. Reservations required; call (509) 327-3726 or (509) 290-2542 or visit www.theartcoop.net.
Spokane Handweavers Guild Workshop – Featuring Robyn Spady. March 13-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road. Cost is $100; lunches are included. Preregistration is requested. For more information and to register, call (509) 922-1773 or (509) 456-3178.
Greencastle Soap Company Classes – Beginning Soap Making Classes: Design your own fragrance and take home more than 3 pounds of soap. March 17-18, 7-9 p.m.; April 2, 7-9 p.m.; and April 3, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost is $45 for each two-part class, equipment and supplies are included. Advanced Soap Making Classes: Explore the world of soap and color. Class covers goat’s milk soap and pigments versus dyes. Participants make a batch for themselves to color any way they want. April 21-22, 7-9 p.m. Cost is $45, includes all necessary materials. Making Herbal Salves: Learn to infuse oils and make your own healing salves and lip balms. March 31, 7-9 p.m. Cost is $35 and includes all materials. Prepaid registration is required for all classes. Classes are held at Greencastle Soap Company, 203 N. Stone St. (509) 466-7223, www.greencastlesoap.com
Meetings
Idaho Writers League – Coeur d’Alene Chapter – Writers of all genres, teens through seniors, meet to exchange ideas and learn how to improve their craft. Today, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road. Visitors welcome. (208) 762-0976
Riverridge Art Association – New members welcome. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St. Mary McGraw will cover wax art painting. (509) 924-4571, (509) 465-0369
Call for artists
Swan Festival – Looking for art of tundra swans in any media for Swan Festival on March 20. No fees. (208) 437-0274, (509) 671-0295, pointintime@hotmail.com
28th Annual Inland Crafts Sale and Exhibition – Seeking fine contemporary crafts of all media and photography. Deadline for entry is April 5. (509) 624-8566, www.zapplication.org
Manhole Cover Student Design Contest – The Spokane Arts Commission and the City of Spokane Wastewater Management is seeking manhole covers to be placed throughout the City of Spokane. Artists must be citizens of Spokane and ages 18 or younger. Selected artists will receive $100 and their design on manhole covers in Spokane for up to 50 years. Download a prospectus at www.spokanearts.org/ hottopics.aspx. Submissions should be sent by April 30 to Manhole Cover Art Contest, Attn.: Gary Kaesemeyer, City of Spokane, 909 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane, WA 99202. Call (509) 625-7909 or (509) 625-6050 for more information.
Avenue West Gallery Juried Art Exhibition – Artists of all media are invited to enter the juried exhibition held in August at Avenue West Gallery. Entry fee is $10 per entry, limit of five entries per artist. Entry deadline is May 20. Contact Katie Densley at (509) 647-5480 or ktdensley@centurytel.net, or Dennis Smith at (509) 299-4979 or jamilia1@centurytel.net.
Artists Loose on the Palouse – Seeking artists and crafters for the Valleyford Art Festival, July 23-25. Weekend includes dinner and dance, historial tours and a parade. (509) 747-6294, www.onsacredgrounds.com
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
Pottery Place Plus – Looking for new members, particularly woodworkers but will consider any fine craft media; contact membership@potteryplace.com. Also looking for guest artists to be featured each month, including First Friday receptions; contact guestartist@potteryplace.com.
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn – Seeking performing artists of any genre to fill out the 2010 event calendar. (509) 229-3655, info@artisanbarn.org
Art Works Gallery – Seeking one or two artists to become members of the Sandpoint artist’s cooperative. (208) 263-2642, www.sandpointartworks.com
Northeast Washington Arts Council – Accepting original work from artists for the new gallery and studio space at 260 Oak St., Colville. Cost is minimal, environment is professional. (509) 936-1527, colvillearts@gmail.com
Call for musicians
MusicFest Northwest 2010 – Performing opportunities for varying age and skill levels in ballet, brass, flute, classical guitar, organ, piano, reed, string and voice divisions. Entry information is available online at www.musicfestnorthwest.org; deadline is March 10. (509) 465-8916
Call for writers
One Act Play Festival – Pend Oreille Players Association is seeking original one-act plays to be produced at the Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre. Up to four plays will be selected for presentation. Plays should be 25-35 minutes long; small casts and simple sets are preferred. Submission deadline is May 1. (509) 447-2750, mail@pendoreilleplayers.org
Lost Horse Press Idaho Prize for Poetry 2010 – National competition offering $1,000 plus publication of a book-length poetry manuscript. Postmark deadline for manuscript submission is May 15 (must include $25 reading fee and SASE). Winner and finalists will be announced Aug. 15. For guidelines or additional information, call (208) 255-4410, e-mail losthorsepress@mindspring.com or visit www.losthorsepress.org.