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Calls for Artists

By The Columbian
Published: May 19, 2017, 5:27am

Music

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

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 from 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 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.

Art

Amboy Territorial Days seeks submissions for its annual Photography Show, open to all ages, as part of the annual Territorial Days festivities. Ribbons will be awarded in five different subject categories — portrait, landscape/seascape, animal/plant, buildings, work/play — along with the People’s Choice Award. Participants are limited to three photographs, mounted on 8-inch-by-10-inch backing. Photographs must be dropped off from 3 to 5 p.m. July 7 at Building B, 21400 N.E. 399th St., Amboy. 360-247-6475 or www.tdays.org

Aurora Gallery seeks submissions from artists working in 3-D, pottery and jewelry, to be displayed at the gallery and framing studio. Call for an appointment to review a body of work. Aurora Gallery and Framing Studio, 1004 Main St., Vancouver. 360-696-0449 or auroragallery.com.

Clark County Open Studios Tour seeks artists living and working in Clark County for the self-guided studio tour in November. The juried process will select artists working in all media for the tour. Artists will open their studios to the public, along with showing and selling work. Application deadline is May 31, with a $25 application fee. http://ccopenstudios.org

Downtown Camas Association seeks submissions from local artists of all ages to create pieces for promotional items that reflect the character of downtown Camas. Artwork will be used on bags, T-shirts, banners, mugs and more. The three submission themes are: the downtown streetscape, the Camas Car Show, and the Camas Farmer’s Market. The deadline is 5 p.m. May 31, sent via email to director@downtowncamas.com. Entry details available online, http://downtowncamas.com/celebrating-downtown-camas-promotional-art-project

Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge seek submissions for its annual Refuge Photography Contest. Photographers can submit up to six nature images taken with 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

Gallery 360 seeks submissions for the July’s show “RED,” an open, non-juried show limited to one artwork per artist. The dominate color or focus must be red. The deadline is June 30 or when 30 entries are receive at Gallery 360 at the Slocum House, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Entry fee is $20. 360-693-7340, gallery360.vanc@gmail.com or www.gallery360.org

Theater

Metropolitan Performing Arts is hosting open call auditions for the first Star Talent Show, a live show to be held July 19 at the Kiggins Theatre. The winner or winners will receive the grand prize. Local talents of all ages and all types of performances are encouraged to sign up for an audition slot from 5 to 8 p.m. June 21 or 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24. There is a $15 entry fee, $30 for groups of 4 or more. 360-975-1585 or www.facebook.com/MetropolitanPerformingArts

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