Arts calendar

Auditions

“The Count of Monte Cristo” - Spokane Civic Theatre is holding auditions 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Looking to cast 12 men (appearing ages 18-65), four women (appearing ages 22-45), two girls (appearing age 16), and two boys (appearing age 16). (509) 325-2507 or visit www.spokanecivictheatre.com.

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” - Theater Arts for Children is holding auditions 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8-9 at the Spokane Valley Partners building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 995-6718 or email media@theaterartsforchildren.org.

“Anne of Green Gables” - Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre is holding auditions 6 p.m. Jan. 9-10, at the Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. Play synopsis and casting requirements are posted online at www.pendoreilleplayers.org. (509) 671-3389 or email mail@pendoreilleplayers.org.

Call for artists

Spokane Convention Center Art Project - The Public Facilities Board and Spokane Arts Committee will commission an artist or artist team to create a work to enhance the site improvements at the Spokane Convention Center for several indoor locations. Total project budget will be $45,000. Specific projects are not requested at this time. Both emerging and established artists are encouraged to apply; visit www.callforentry.org to submit qualifications. Application deadline is Jan. 20. (509) 625-6050 or email kmobley@spokanecity.org.

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 playwrights

Spokane Community College Players - Seeking one-act scripts to be directed and performed by students in “The Scenes of Life Ill.” Scripts should be 10 minutes in length and have no more than a PG-13 rating. Deadline is Jan. 6. Scripts should be emailed to asharp@scc.spokane.edu. (509) 533-7387 or email asharp@scc.spokane.edu.

Ignite! Community Theatre’s Playwright’s Booklight Showcase - Playwrights living within a 75-mile radius of Spokane are invited to submit their works to be considered for presentation in a readers’ theater format. Submit two printed copies of each play along with a submission form to Playwright’s Booklight Showcase, P.O. Box 9958, Spokane WA, 99202. Deadline is Jan. 31; no fees. (509) 795-0004, ignitetheatre@comcast.net.

Pend Oreille Players Association Third Annual One-Act Play Festival - Now accepting scripts for the 2012 One-Act Play Festival. Deadline is Feb. 15. Visit www.pendoreilleplayers.org for guidelines and more information.

Pend Oreille Players In Training (POPIT) One Act Play Festival - Now accepting scripts. Open to playwrights age 21 and younger. Deadline is March 15. Visit www.pendoreilleplayers.org/popit.html for guidelines.

Call for musicians

Holy Names Music Center Band - Adult and adult beginner musicians are encouraged to participate in the orchestra, choir and bluegrass band through the New Horizons Program. Orchestra meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.; choir Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.; bluegrass Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $25; scholarships available. (509) 326-9516, Suzanne@hnmc.org.