Music
Columbia River Sweet Adelines Chorus seeks women singers, ages 16 and older, for four-part harmony. Reading music not required. Auditions will be held at rehearsals, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Clark College, Beacock Music Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; 360-887-4927, 503-254-1726 or www.columbiariverchorus.com
Sing Fourth Teen Vocal Competition seeks Clark County high school students to perform during Independence Day at Fort Vancouver, with winners receiving scholarships . Auditions will be granted to the first 45 students who register. Contestants should select a song three minutes or shorter with a karaoke-style CD accompaniment. Register by May 13, with auditions taking place May 16. 360-992-1804 or events@fortvan.org or www.fortvan.org/fourth
Northwest Harmony Chorus seeks women ages 16 and older for an a cappella four-part harmony chorus. No experience necessary. Voice placement and information available at rehearsal, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, excluding holidays. Northcrest Community Church, 5602 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; 360-600-5595, northwestharmony@gmail.com or www.northwestharmony.com
Vancouver Pops Orchestra seeks new members to join the orchestra, with openings for all orchestral instruments. The ensemble plays 20 assemblies in local grade schools, with rehearsals from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Call or email for information on auditions. Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church, 5701 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver; 360-253-9557 or davidkinch62@gmail.com
Vancouver Community Concert Band seeks new members of all ages to join the volunteer community band. They are also seeking singers, especially those who can sing in German, Polish or Czech for the polka band. All instruments are welcomed. Rehearsals are 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Friends of the Carpenter, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver; 360-735-7806 or www.vccb.us
Words
Clark County Historical Museum seeks local writers with an interest in local history to contribute to the museum’s 2015 annual publication. The publication is open to a variety of topics, from historical events to local buildings, oral histories, people or historical movements. For guidelines and more information, email editor Martin Middlewood. freelance47@comcast.net
Gallery 360 seeks Clark County authors to participate in a book fair set for June 20. Participants will supply tabletop display for their books, either self-published or traditionally published. There is a $10 refundable deposit to hold a space. 360-693-7340 or peggybirdwrites@gmail.com
Hello Vancouver seeks photographers of all ages, backgrounds and experience to submit images for a photo book exploring Vancouver. The books will be published in fall 2015. Photographers can submit up to 10 images for jurying. The deadline is April 30. hellovancouver.us/submit-hello-vancouver-photo-book
Art
Clark County Open Studios Tour seeks artists living and working in Clark County for the self-guided studio tour that takes place in November. The juried process will select artists for the tour and preview show at North Bank Artists Gallery. Application deadline is May 31, with a $25 application fee. ccopenstudios.org
Gallery 360 seeks artwork for the May juried exhibition, “The Art of Ink.” Entries from pen and ink artists, tattoo artists and mixed media artists who incorporate ink are encouraged. The deadline is April 11, with a submission fee of $30, $20 for ages 14 and younger to Gallery 360 at the Slocum House, 605 Esther St., Vancouver; 360-693-7340, gallery360.vanc@gmail.com or www.gallery360.org
North Bank Artists seek submissions for an unjuried Recycled Arts Celebration in June. Artists can submit one piece of artwork created entirely out of recycled materials. Provide a photo of the piece, artist’s résumé and brief statement by April 30 to North Bank Artist Gallery, 1005 Main St., Vancouver. 360-693-1840 or northbankartistsgallery@gmail.com
Society of Washington Artists seeks submissions for its annual Spring Show and Sale May 14-17. Artists may submit up to three works of art. They will be professionally judged for Best of Show and the top three spots in each category, with cash prizes. Prospectus, entry forms and instructions available online. Art can be submitted 4 to 7 p.m. May 12 at the Harley Hall Building, 10000 N.E. Seventh Ave., Vancouver. www.societyofwashingtonartists.com/
