Art
The CAVE Art Gallery is seeking submissions for “Sin?” — a juried show in August. The $10 submission fee is for up to three entries. The submission deadline for jpeg images is June 22. Notification of artist acceptance is June 30. See artatthecave.com for more information.
Clark County Open Studio Tour is seeking artists who want to participate in the tour set for Nov. 3 and 4. Visual artists and artisans in Clark County are encouraged to apply for the juried event, a self-guided tour where people can visit artists in their studios and purchase art. The application deadline is May 31. Learn more and apply at www.ccopenstudios.org.
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, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Clark College, Beacock Music Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. 360-887-4927 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 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 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 USA Singers seeks 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.
Words
The Clark County Arts Commission is seeking applicants for Clark County poet laureate. The application deadline is midnight May 18. Applicants must reside in Clark County, should have five years experience as a practicing poet, have a working knowledge of modern poetry practices and concepts, be active in the Clark County poetry scene, and have published three different collections of poetry, online or print. The laureate is a two-year volunteer position, and requires the ability to plan and participate in readings, classes, workshops and public speaking events. The laureate also creates a project to help the poetry community and engage Clark County residents. Submit applications to Annie Davern at davern.annie@gmail.com. artsofclarkcounty.org/poet_app or LaRae Zawodny, 360-254-6242.
