Arts Calendar

Fri., May 29, 2015

Classes and workshops

Urban Art Co-op – Felted Vessel Workshop: Come explore the art of wet felting with Abbie Oscarson. Bring your imagination, your hands and a snack. All other materials will be provided. Register at www.urbanartcoop.org by clicking on the workshop tab. Questions about the workshop can be directed to registration@urbanartcoop.org. Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Urban Art Co-op, 3017 N. Monroe St.

Northwest Museum of Art & Culture – Exploration of Sculpture: In this three-part series students will learn, discuss and discover the differences between geometric and organic sculpture designs. Students will experiment in creating several different maquettes (a small preliminary model) in both geometric and organic designs while striving for a balance of interesting use of positive and negative space. After students select their best maquette they will create a final sculpture in plaster. Materials provided by instructor and included in cost of course. Wednesday and June 10 and 17. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $75.

Meetings

A.R.T.S. Anonymous – For all artists who want to explore, expand and get support for their creativity, whether professional, amateur, beginning or still searching for arts expression. Saturdays, 3-4:30 p.m. Held at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is free; donations accepted. Call (509) 280-0325 or email donnalynf@aol.com for meeting dates and more information.

Spirit of Spokane Chorus – Currently recruiting new members. Sweet Adeline chorus meets Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m., at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Visit www.spiritofspokanechorus.org for more information.

Coeur d’Alene Art Association Monthly General Meetings – Held the third Thursday of each month, 10 a.m., at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall, 501 E. Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. No meeting in August or December. Visit www.coeurdaleneartassoc.org or call (208) 676-9132 for more information.

Weavers Group – Meets the second Wednesday of the month, 1-3:30 p.m., at Create Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport, Wash. Judy Graham will instruct or assist anyone who would like to weave. Beginners welcome. Participants should bring their own loom. Call (509) 447-9277, visit www.createarts.org or email create@createarts.org for more information.

Writers Group – Held the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 2 p.m., at Create Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport, Wash. Group meets to share ideas, knowledge and expertise about writing. All levels of experience welcome. Call (509) 447-9277, visit www.createarts.org or email create@createarts.org for more information.

Call for artists

Avenue West Gallery – Seeking artist members at Avenue West Gallery in downtown Spokane. For information, call Keiko Von Holt at (509) 534-0638 or email keikossumie@aol.com or Dian Zahner at (509) 466-1203 or email swim1946@yahoo.com.

Coeur d’Alene Art Grant Program – Three-year pilot program of the City of Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission seeks to widen arts and cultural participation and its expression. Program provides support from $500 up to $1,000 for projects, opportunities and events proposed by individuals, groups, organizations or communities of interest that offer a potential arts or cultural impact within the City of Coeur d’Alene. To apply for a grant, visit www.cdaid.org and click on “Public Art.” Call Steve Anthony at (208) 769-2249 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 photographers

Annual Dahmen Barn Photography Invitational – All photographers are invited to enter photos of the Palouse taken in the past year. All photos will be displayed in the exhibit from June 7-28, and a people’s choice cash award of $150 will be given. Photos must be delivered no later than 4 p.m. Sunday. Call (509) 229-3414 or email shopatthebarn@lewiston.com for a prospectus and entry form. Artisans at Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash.

Deadline to submit item is noon on the Friday before publication. Send information to Azaria Podplesky, Arts Calendar, Features Dept., P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210 or email to azariap@spokesman.com.

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