Arts calendar

Auditions

“Treasure Island” – Theater Arts for Children, Sunday and Monday, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Partners Building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. email@theaterartsforchildren.org, www.theaterartsforchildren.org, (509) 995-6718

“Got Talent Spokane?” – Auditions will be March 18 and possibly March 19 for this new talent contest for amateur performers of all types (must not have received compensation for their act as defined by the IRS). Twelve finalists will compete for cash prizes up to $1,250 on April 9 at the Bing Crosby Theater. Application postmark deadline is March 10. For applications and more information see www.fulcrumdispute.com or visit Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division St.

Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre – Children’s Auditions – March 11, 3:30-8 p.m. Headshot and audition application required. Auditioners should prepare a one-minute or 16-bar song and bring sheet music. Adult Auditions – March 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Auditioners should prepare two contrasting songs – 16 bars or about one minute each – and should be prepared to dance if asked. Headshots and resumes should be e-mailed to auditions@ cdasummertheatre.com. Auditioners will be contacted to set up an audition time. North Idaho College, Schuler Auditorium, Boswell Hall, 1000 Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-7780, www.cdasummertheatre.com

“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” – Spokane Children’s Theatre, March 13-14, 6 p.m. at St. Aloysius School, 611 E. Mission Ave. Needed: approximately 25 children, teens and adults ages 8 and older. Auditioners will be expected to sing a one-minute song using a CD and accompaniment or sheet music and wear comfortable clothing and shoes for movement/dance auditions, and will read from a script. www.spokanechildrens theatre.org, (509) 328-4886

“Urinetown” – Lake City Playhouse, March 14-15, 6:30 p.m., The Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-1323

Classes and workshops

The Art Coop March Workshops – Bird Canvas: Today, 6-9 p.m., $30. Wild Woman Pin: Saturday, 1-3 p.m., $25. Wacky Hats: Monday, 6-8 p.m., $25. Fused Glass Bracelet, Pendant and Earrings: Wednesday, 1-3 p.m., $40. Microscope Slide Necklace: March 11, 6-8 p.m., $25. Hanging Mosaic Plaque: Feelings: Two-part class is March 13 and 20, 1-3 p.m., $40. Wool Felting (No Knit): March 17, 6-8 p.m., $30. Classes are held at a private home studio, 4225 N. “G” St. All supplies are included. (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net

Clay Time with Liz Bishop – For ages 5-9. Students make a clay bowl or vase using coils and balls of clay. Saturday, 10 a.m. at Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $12; preregistration required by Friday. (509) 325-3001, www.tinmantoo.com, tinmanartworks@yahoo.com

Drawing Methods with Andrea Turnbough – For ages 8-12. Participants learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. Saturday, 10 a.m. at Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $12; preregistration required by Friday. (509) 325-3001, www.tinmantoo.com, tinmanartworks@yahoo.com

Handmade Raku Tiles Workshop with Liz Bishop – For adults 16 and older. Three-session workshop covers designing, constructing and glazing tiles for raku firing. Saturdays, March 5, 12, and 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $85 plus a $25 lab fee. E-mail Karen.kaiser@northwest museum.org for location and more information.

Engaging the Artist Way – Students work through a provocative and inspiring book in this opportunity to grow as spiritual and creative individuals. Two six-week sessions, Saturdays, March 5-April 2 or May 7-June 25, 9:30-11 a.m. at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $10 per session or $55 per series. (509) 483-6495, ext. 133; www.sjfconline.org

“Omar the Owl” Hand Applique Class – Taught by Carla Gilbretz. Monday, noon-4 p.m. at Sew Uniquely You, 10220 N. Nevada St. Cost is $20, plus $10 kit (tools available for purchase). Call (509) 467-8210 to register and for more information.

Art Time! – Classes for children ages 4-7, Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. at Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Each week will feature a different project. Cost is $10; preregistration required by calling (509) 325-3001. www.tinmantoo.com, tinmanartworks@yahoo.com

Acrylic Painting with Jeannie Cox – March 10, 1 p.m. at NEWAArts Gallery, 130 S. Main St., Colville. Cost is $52. (509) 685-9000, colvillearts@gmail.com, www.newaarts.org

Acrylic Painting Workshop with Ric Gendron – Class for adults. Participants should bring canvases and paints (supply list available, no supplies are provided). March 12, 10 a.m. at Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $30; preregistration required by March 11. (509) 325-1500, www.tinmantoo.com, tinmanartworks@yahoo.com

Adult Artscape Classes – Three-part session includes “Knitting for Beginners,” March 14, students learn to make a “chunky love scarf” after learning the basics. Cost for all three classes is $30; all supplies and tools are provided. Mondays, March 14, 21 and 28, 3:15-5:15 p.m. at The Cutter Theatre, 302 Park St., Metaline Falls, Wash. (509) 446-4108, cutter@potc.net

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. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon at the Jewett House, 1501 Lakeshore Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Visitors welcome. (208) 762-0976

Call for artists

Fiber Art Show at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center – Artists wanting to show their quilts and other fiber art on March 18 in Post Falls should contact Louise at gltelford@gmail.com.

Chase Gallery All Media Juried Art Show – May 5-June 24 at the gallery in the lower level of City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Prospectus can be found at www.callforentry.org. Submission fee is $30; registration deadline is March 18, 5 p.m. (509) 625-6050, kmobley@spokanecity.org

Art on the Green Poster Design Contest – The Citizen’s Council for the Arts invites artists to enter the poster contest for this year’s event. Entry deadline is March 21. Entries should be submitted to: Citizens Council for the Arts, c/o Law Offices of Flammia and Solomon, 317 Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814; or to: Citizens’ Council for the Arts, Harding Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. For more details and entry guidelines, see www.artonthegreen.org. (208) 667-8346

2011 Moscow Farmers Market Craft Jury – A jury committee will screen all new and previous craft vendors on March 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Applications are due by March 23. (208) 883-7036, dscallorn@ci.moscow.id.us, www.moscow.id.us/art/fm/ index.aspx

Inland Crafts – The jury is open for the 29th annual Inland Crafts sale and exhibit of fine contemporary crafts, Nov. 11-13 at the Spokane Convention Center. Application deadline is April 11. (509) 624-3751, www.zapplications.org

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Washington State Kaleidoscope Festival – Spokane Civic Theatre is hosting the 2011 AACTFest competitions March 11-13 and looking for volunteers to work as timers, hospitality/greeters/green room, backstage crew, ushers/hosts/house managers. E-mail cheryl@spokanecivictheatre.com.