Art
2018 Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Photo Contest invites photographers of all ages to submit their favorite nature images taken within the boundaries of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Submissions are due by Sept. 3. There are many categories to enter and prizes will be awarded. See full contest details at ridgefieldfriends.org/about-us/photo-contest
The CAVE Art Gallery is seeking submissions for “Politiks: the Art of Deception,” an exhibition that runs Oct. 5-27. There is a $15 submission fee for up to two entries. All art that is submitted will be displayed. Art for submissions should be brought to 108 Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Oct. 2. ArtattheCave.com
Lift Up Life Art Show and Silent Auction seeks art for its September show and Oct. 5 silent auction, in honor of Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. The National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwest Washington is hosting art shows in Clark, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties. The theme is “Slivers of Hope,” promoting the awareness and prevention of suicide through art. This is a visual representation of the hope people need when choosing a path other than suicide. The art show will present work by artists of all ages and skill levels. The show will run from Sept. 1-30 at the following four venues: Vancouver Community Library (Sept. 11-30 only); Three Creeks Library in Salmon Creek; Wahkiakum County Library in Cathlamet; and the Skamania Chamber of Commerce in Stevenson. Art will be auctioned off at the Lift Up Life Silent Art Auction from 5 to 8 p.m. on First Friday, Oct. 5, at Cellar 55, 1812 Washington St., Vancouver. Artists may submit their works from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. any day through Friday, Aug. 24. Download submission forms at namiswwa.org. 360-695-2823 or angela.s@namiswwa.org
Second Story Gallery seeks artists to display their work in 2019. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Sept. 14. Applicants should submit digital photos of five works for the jury. There is a $30 nonrefundable application fee. Works will be displayed during monthlong openings from February 2019 through January 2020. Applications can be found at www.secondstorygallery.net. 360-834-4692
Music
Columbia River Chorus seeks women 16 and older for four-part harmony. The ability to read music is not required. Auditions will be at rehearsals, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Clark College, Beacock Music Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. 360-887-4927 or ColumbiaRiverChorus.com
Junior Symphony of Vancouver seeks young musicians (middle school through college) of Southwest Washington and Oregon. Auditions for orchestral and chamber music instruments will be held on Sept. 24. Auditions are arranged by appointment only with application, available at www.oregonchamberplayers.org. 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. 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. 360-831-7787 or davidkinch62@gmail.com
Vancouver Master Chorale is holding auditions for its 2018-2019 season. The chorale does a full season of four concerts a year, including music from master choral works with an orchestra to Broadway pieces. The group also sings with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Prepare a song in any language. Reading music is required. Contact Jana Hart at janahart2007@gmail.com to schedule an audition.
Theater
Magenta Theater is seeking actors for its production of “Once Upon a Palace Purple.” Auditions will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 19. Sign up for a time slot on Magenta’s website. Callbacks are 5 p.m. Aug. 25. Performances are Nov. 1 through 17; rehearsals are 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays Sept. 8 through 30. The play is a fairy tale. More than 30 roles, plus understudies, will be cast. Auditions are open to anyone over age 14. 360-606-0033 or www.magentatheater.com
