Art
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
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 jurying. 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
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/
Camas Gallery needs artists to participate in its annual Plein Air Event on Sept. 7. At least 75 percent of the painting or drawing must be completed on site and outdoors to be considered “plein air.” Artists will work in downtown Camas from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on that day. Artwork will be shown outside the Camas Gallery that evening from 5 to 8 p.m. for the downtown First Friday event. The People’s Choice award will be given to the piece of art that garners the most votes from attendees. Artwork will then be auctioned off at the Dinner in White event on Sept. 8 at the Port of Camas-Washougal, and works will be on display at the Camas Gallery, 408 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, through September. 360-817-2415 or www.camasgallery.com/plein-air.html
Friends of Vancouver Community Library seek artists to participate in the 3rd annual Art4Art fundraiser. Each artist will be given an 8-square-inch wood panel on which to create art. Completed panels are donated back to the library to be sold at the fundraiser, which starts Dec. 7. The panels can be picked up at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St. Deadline for returning the panels is Nov. 15. Call the library at 360-906-5000 for more information.
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 to 25 45-minute assemblies each year in local grade schools. Rehearsals are 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church, 5701 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver. For more information about auditions, contact Jim Rourk at 360-887-6270 or jim.rourk@comcast.net.
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. Prepare a song in any language. Reading music is required. Contact Jana Hart at janahart2007@gmail.com to schedule an audition.
Vancouver USA Singers seeks applicants to join the community choir for its upcoming season of performances, featuring concerts that will include “A Star in the East,” on Dec. 8 and 9; “Love and Loss,” on March 16 and 17; and “True Colors,” on June 1 and 2. Auditions will consist of a short song; reading music is required. Email choir director Jana Hart, janahart2007@gmail.com, to schedule an audition.
Theater
Love Street Playhouse seeks actors to audition for “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas Carol.” Auditions will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 8 at Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. Actors will perform cold readings from the script; no monologues required. No appointments. Actors should arrive shortly before 2 p.m. to fill out paperwork. Bring headshots and theater resumes. Rehearsals start Oct. 15 and run four to five times per week until performances begin Nov. 30. The play runs through Dec. 16. For details, email melinda@lovestreetplayhouse.com. 360-907-9996 or www.lovestreetplayhouse.com
