Calls for Artists

Art

Second Story Gallery seeks artists to exhibit works in 2020. The deadline for applying is 5 p.m. Sept. 13. The application form can be found at secondstorygallery.net, under “How to Exhibit.” Forms are also available at the Camas Public Library’s service desk at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave. Artists should submit five digital photos of works of art for jurying. Applications and samples can also be submitted to the library’s service desk. Applicants can expect to be notified later in the fall or as late as December. The selected art will be exhibited for one to two months.

Music

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra seeks young musicians for its 26th Annual Young Artists Competition on Jan. 12, with the winners performing with the VSO on April 18 and 19, as well as being awarded scholarship prizes of $1,000 for first place, $500 for second and $250 for third. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. Dec. 3. Students age 18 or younger as of Jan. 1 who reside in Washington or Oregon are eligible to compete in the categories of piano, strings and brass/woodwinds/percussion. Complete information and application forms are available at vancouversymphony.org.

Vancouver Master Chorale will hold auditions by appointment through Sept. 20 for its 2019-2020 concert season of five concerts. This is a large community choir that performs a spectrum of diverse music, from classical masterworks to contemporary arrangements of popular songs, as well as opera and Broadway. Auditioners will sing a song and then perform scales to determine range and pitch. Reading music is required. Email the conductor, Jana Hart, at janahart2007@gmail.com to schedule a time.

Vancouver Community Concert Band seeks brass, woodwind and percussion players, active or 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 is offered from 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 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church, 5701 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver. For more information, contact Dennis Pieren at 360-907-9141.

The Rose City Timberliners Barbershop Chorus seeks new voices to sing in four-part harmony. No audition is necessary; just come to a rehearsal, held every Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilshire United Methodist Church, 3917 N.E. Shaver St., Portland. timberliners.org/about-us

Theater

Magenta Theater seeks actors to audition for its December production of “Miracle on 34th Street.” Auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the theater at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. There are roles for five women, eight men, 16 of either gender and some extras, including children. Some actors will play multiple characters. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Parents are encouraged to audition with their children. Auditioners should bring headshots and calendars. www.magentatheater.com

Magenta Theater seeks actors to audition for its November production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Auditions for this Magentots show — plays by adults for children — will be held at 4 p.m. Sept. 8 at the theater at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. There are 27 roles to be played by 11 adult actors. A script preview is available at www.playscripts.com/play/1264. Auditioners should bring headshots and calendars. www.magentatheater.com