Music
Beacock New Horizon Jazz Band seeks experienced musicians to perform songs from the big band eras of 1960s to 1980s. All positions are open. Auditions will be held at rehearsals, at 9:30 a.m. Fridays at Beacock Music, 1420 S.E. 163rd Ave., Vancouver. samo95008@yahoo.com
Columbia River Sweet Adelines Chorus seeks women 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, 951-313-6969 or www.columbiariverchorus.com
Junior Symphony of Vancouver seeks young musicians of Southwest Washington and Oregon to join the symphony. Open to orchestral and chamber music instruments for those in middle school through college. Auditions are arranged by appointment only, with the application available online. The deadline is Sept. 19. 360-696-4084 or www.oregonchamberplayers.org
Northwest Harmony Chorus seeks women 16 and older for an a cappella four-part harmony chorus. No experience is necessary. Voice placement and information are available at rehearsal, from 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
Touch of Class Chorale seeks singers for the community choir’s upcoming fall performance season, with rehearsals beginning at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at East Woods Presbyterian Church, 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver. All interested singers are invited to join rehearsals, with auditions not required. www.touchofclasschorale.com
Vancouver Community Concert Band seeks singers 17 and older for solos and small ensemble singing, along with leading audience singalongs. Experience is a plus. The volunteer community band, along with its polka band, Dixieland Jazz Band and chamber ensembles, performs regularly around the area. Musicians for all concert instruments are in demand. Rehearsals are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Friends of the Carpenter, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver. Call or contact the website before attending. 360-735-7806 or www.vccb.us
Vancouver Pops Orchestra seeks musicians who play orchestral instruments. The ensemble plays 20 assemblies each year in local grade schools. Rehearsals are 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 Symphony Orchestra seeks musicians for a variety of wind, brass and string sections. Positions include principal oboe, harp and assistant principal viola. Auditions to be held Sept. 25, with an application deadline of Sept. 15. Interested musicians should email a one-page résumé to receive a repertoire list. orchestramgr@vancouversymphony.org or www.vancouversymphony.org
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra seeks entries for its Young Artists Competition, which gives music students ages 18 and younger in Oregon and Washington to compete for scholarships. Students can submit entries for the categories of piano, strings and brass/woodwinds/percussion. The application deadline is Dec. 2. orchestramgr@vancouversymphony.org or www.vancouversymphony.org
Art
Camas Gallery seeks artists to participate in the annual Plein Air Event on Sept. 2. Artists will be painting in downtown Camas from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with 75 percent of the work completed onsite and outdoors. The artwork will then be displayed from with the public voting for their favorites, with the pieces displayed at the gallery through September and then finally auctioned off at the Dinner in White event. For more information, 360-817-2415 or www.camasgallery.com/plein-air.html, or visit the Camas Gallery, 408 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas.
Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge seek submissions for its tenth 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. 6, with entries submitted online at prophotosupply.com/contests
North Bank Artists Gallery seeks artists for its open October show, titled “Art of Politics.” Art of any size, medium and any viewpoint will be accepted. All works must be ready to hang or be displayed. Works can be submitted from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at North Bank Artists Gallery, 1005 Main St., Vancouver. Artists can also submit an online space reservation form. northbankartistsgallery@gmail.com or www.northbankartistsgallery.com
Second Story Gallery seeks applications from artists who would like to display their work with month-long gallery openings from February 2017 through January 2018. Guidelines and an application form is available on gallery’s web site under “How to Exhibit.” Application deadline is Sept. 10. Forms are also available at the Service Desk at the Camas Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. www.secondstorygallery.net
Theater
Lakewood Theatre Company seeks five women and seven men for roles in the production of “Murder on the Nile,” by Agatha Christie. Participants should bring a résumé and current headshot, with actors reading sides from the script. Auditions will be Aug. 27 and 28 at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore. Call 503-635-3901 to reserve a slot. www.lakewood-center.org/pages/lakewood-plays-auditions
Magenta Theater seeks actors for its December production of “Parfumerie.” The audition will consist of a cold reading. Participants should bring a headshot and an acting resume. The auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8, at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. www.magentatheater.com/page/open-auditions-parfumerie
