Calls for artists

Music

Columbia River Chorus seeks women ages 16 and older for four-part harmony. The ability to read music is not required. Auditions will be at rehearsals, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Clark College, Beacock Music Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. 360-887-4927 or www.columbiariverchorus.com

Junior Symphony of Vancouver seeks young musicians of southwest Washington and Oregon to join the symphony. Open to middle school through college-age musician who play orchestral and chamber music instruments. Auditions a by appointment only, with the application available online. The deadline is Sept. 18. 360-696-4084 or www.oregonchamberplayers.org

Vancouver Community Concert Band seeks all brass, woodwind and percussion players, active and retired. All abilities welcome; no audition required. The volunteer community band, along with its polka band, Dixieland Jazz Band and chamber ensembles, performs regularly around the area. Rehearsals are 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 11005 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. Beginning band will be offered 6 to 6:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/VCCBand or vanccband@gmail.com

Vancouver Pops Orchestra seeks musicians who play orchestral instruments. The ensemble plays 20 assemblies each year in local grade schools. Rehearsals are 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 USA Singers seek applicants to join the 90-member community choir for its upcoming season of performances, featuring four concerts that will include Brahms’ “Requiem” and “The Music Man.” Auditions will consist of a short song; reading music is required. Email choir director Jana Hart, janahart2007@gmail.com, to schedule an audition.

Art

Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge seeks submissions for its annual Refuge Photography Contest. Photographers can submit up to six nature images taken within the boundaries of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Prizes will be awarded to both adult and youth entries. The deadline is Sept. 5, with entries submitted online at http://prophotosupply.com/contests

Friends of Vancouver Community Library seek artists to participate in its Art4Art fundraiser. Each artist will be given an 8-inch by 8-inch wood panel on which to create art. Completed panels are donated to the library to be sold at the fundraiser. Deadline is Nov. 15 for returning the panels, which can be picked up at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. 360-906-5000

Second Story Gallery seeks applications from artists interested in displaying work during 2018 in a monthly exhibit. Open to all media and styles, guidelines and an application form are available on gallery’s website under How to Exhibit. Application deadline is 6 p.m. Sept. 8. Forms are also available at the Service Desk during regular hours at the Camas Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. www.secondstorygallery.net

Stevenson Community Library seeks submission for its annual Artists of the Gorge juried exhibition. Open to all artists ages 18 and older who live in the Columbia Gorge, from The Dalles, Ore., to Washougal. Entries must be recent, original works, with a maximum of two per person. Submit entries by Sept. 16 to the Stevenson Community Library, 120 N.W. Vancouver Ave., Stevenson, during regular hours, or by mail. 509-427-5471 or www.fvrl.org/artists-gorge

Theater

FM Players seeks actors for roles for men and women, ages 25 to 45, for the December production of “The Curious Savage,” by John Patrick. Auditions will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 19-20 at Vancouver First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver. Tim Luke, 360-450-8036 or tim.luke@comcast.net.

Magenta Theater seeks actors for its December production of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” featuring roles for 10 women, 12 men and four children. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Participants are required to bring a headshot and acting resume. Auditions will be held 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. www.magentatheater.com

Va Va Va Voom seeks talent for its December Christmas show, “A Christmas Quandary.” The group is open to those looking to sing, dance, act or work back stage to help put on the performance sat the Barberton Grange and at senior living facilities. The musical theatre troupe feature participants ages 50 and older. Rehearsals will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 12, at Barberton Grange, 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Harriet Walker, 503-314-0299.